Honda Civic Si or Opel Astra GTC?

[Genes]

Hi guys. Am considering the above 2 cars for a 2 person family transport. As far as I know they are about the same price (78k +-) but otherwise quite different in design and execution. Owners of both cars kindly post your objective views with regards to the pros and cons of each car so that I can make an informed decision.

 

I know this forum would be heavily biased towards the Civic , as am I. But I would just like to get a general idea of what I may have missed in the brief test drive of both cars.

 

Also, if anyone has a better suggestion of a car that might be a good alternative and priced about below 80k, please raise your suggestion.

 

All views are and will be greatly appreciated.

 

TIA

[Quantum]

why do you compare 2 different CAT car

Sedan vs Couple

2.0L vs 1.8L

popular vs rare

Yes! heavily biased towards the Civic if price same

[Genes]

Because its the only 2 cars we have tested so far. Because our family only 2 members.

 

Also because of this, I have asked if there were any other cars that might be worth a mention.

 

TY

 

[Route88]

Opel GTC is nice,but underpowered for a 1.8 compared to civic 1.8.Looks nice ,coupe,head turner,european feeling.

For the civic si...is ...lot of mod potential,aftermarket parts is many.

[Boon88]

go for a japanese car bro.cheaper maintenance in the long run.

[Genes]

GTC now comes with the 140 bhp engine liao I think. But think its still 4AT tho..

[Mzrmazda3]

Civic, Civic, Civic

[Route88]

Issit? I tot 125 bhp

[Hilander4650]

WRX!

[Zoom99]

If price is on par, Civic...better body value compared to Opel

 

Ultimately you could change car after 5 yrs later or earlier

[Genes]

So lets say its the 140 bhp version. Vote still goes to Civic?

 

[Genes]

Mother doesn't like Losebaru..

 

[Genes]

I asked both SEs.. Opel actually quoted the higher range of OMV.. body value wise.. yea I guess a Honda would have a higher body value.

 

But lets say we intend to keep this car for its max of 10 yrs.. common thinking would suggest the civic would last. Not too sure about the Astra tho..

 

decisions decisions..

[Route88]

Decision is still yours,no matter what ppl vote.

[Zoom99]

If you talk about keeping for 10yrs, reliability is the kep factor.

 

Civic defintely surpass conti car.

Spare parts would also be much cheaper

 

Frankly speaking, nowadys I doubt many would keep any car for 10 yrs.

[Genes]

The more ppl vote, the higher the body value?

 

[Route88]

Body what body...if body i want

[Nazaki]

Mazda 6? At 70k+- without rebate. 66k with rebate.