What do you think of the Astra Mk5?

**panther** · 10-10-2004 13:28

I drive the MK4 Sri 2.2 16v and I love the car will post a pic soon

**John Orrell** · 10-10-2004 18:25

For 'new' Vauxhall Astra, read Pontiac Vibe:

**Nath** · 11-10-2004 22:53

I like it, especially the 3dr.

**Rogue Pieman** · 15-10-2004 11:47

I would like it but the back end looks too much like a Toyota Yaris.

Well it does to me..

**SHaynes** · 18-10-2004 11:47

The 3 door is much better looking than the fat bloated VW Golf!!!

**GTE 16v** · 18-10-2004 22:02

much nicer than the Focus!!!

**GazNofx** · 19-10-2004 22:54

3dr, gorgeous.

**Boosha** · 20-10-2004 12:59

I think there is a lot of the astra mk3 3door in it, however a lot sharper. sure to be a massive success.

**Liam McCabe** · 26-10-2004 19:05

vauxhalls best were the mk1 and mk2 gte astra

**Liam McCabe** · 26-10-2004 19:06

although a 3 door gsi version would be v.nice!

**GTE_LET** · 29-10-2004 07:09

Originally Posted by Scottish Nutter

vauxhalls best were the mk1 and mk2 gte astra

agreed on that..i like the mk4, really dont like the mk5, it just shouts Megane to me...tis yuck!!

**mk5astraboy** · 29-10-2004 22:27

A lot of negative feedback on looks but have you driven one? Had mine since 1st September. Compared to the Mk4 which I gave back after 2 years of fun driving, I must say that it is one well made car. the back end isn't as bad as you initially think, handles excellently, quality inside is top notch. For a heavier, taller and wider car the performance is still better than that of the MK4 (in my opinion!). Before I got my 2.0ltr Sri Turbo I had driven the 1.7CDTi (engine was flat as a fart) and the 1.8 Sri (very responsive especially with the Sport mode

)

For all those who are doubting the new astra, take one for a test drive. And no, I don't work for Vauxhall!!

**vamp534** · 02-11-2004 09:24

i have driven one. the back end has grown on me. but the ride is outstanding. Definately a class leader i would say. 3 door looks the business and the vxr looks like its going to be awesome. I was going to swap my mk4 for one but for the same spec car it was gonna cost me my car plus 10k and its not a 10k advancement on the mk4. think i'll save up for a mk4 gsi

**Carnage** · 06-11-2004 19:59

[B] hi... first time here so hope this all goes through ok... yeah the new Astra leaves a bit 2 be desired... But havent Astra's been gettin dull since the end of the Mk2? The Mk3 scrapped the grade, the Mk.4 only passed because of the coupe... lets hope an all singing all dancing GSi version saves this dull clone. Only good point i can se are the wheels Im first 2 admit Vaux have never made truly inspiring wheels so these are a great change... but even then, they are 5 stud. a 5 stud Astra? What were they thinking??

**supernova2005** · 11-11-2004 11:24

i like it

**billdjbill** · 11-11-2004 15:23

just like all vaxhalls its fab its good and eye catching

**paul0** · 18-11-2004 00:47

Originally Posted by Barnz

Will post again when I get the first drive!!

I take it your got the car then? Whats it like then? front looks cool, like the lights,rear no... dash etc is sweet! bet its nice to drive. all new cars are..

**danwileman** · 24-11-2004 22:26

very nice

**big-kev** · 29-11-2004 18:13

i think it looks very smart. But i drive a signum which i think looks like the new astra's big brother. I think the new astra will actually make the signum look less weird and more trendy. The vxr looks awsome and i would seriously consider one in a couple of years.

**tonye** · 29-11-2004 18:22

I dislike this anonymous car so much I'm about to lash out and buy a new Astra convertible 1.8 with as many bells and whistles as I can afford. I reckon these are on the way to being a classic.
Have you seen the video of the new hardtop cc? I wonder how much boot space is left? Here's a link
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/video_g...o.php?id=50542

**kevza18** · 13-12-2004 13:39

looks like they have gone back in time with this car,..it had so much potential but the designers have messed up this one

Jonny

**BongMong** · 17-12-2004 19:34

Originally Posted by astragte16v

your right it does look like a megane

it does

**ds_skyline** · 18-12-2004 02:30

the astra mk5 aint brawny like focus rs & 206 wrc

**LeoTheHamster** · 19-12-2004 08:15

Whoop, yet another bubble-car

**vader** · 19-12-2004 09:42

Originally Posted by John Orrell

For 'new' Vauxhall Astra, read Pontiac Vibe:

dont look to bad that

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