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SiLangKia

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https://www.carwow.co.uk/Vauxhall/Astra?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=Make-vauxhall-Model-astra-Type-main

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugxzPJKcgbc

 

 

Pretty comprehensive & positive UK review of the astra. I like how it is mentioned that "Vauxhall (Opel) has manged to take the fun sporty elements of the Ford Focus 7 then combine it with the comfort & relaxing drive of a VW Golf"

 

 

Sounds like a good balance between the 2 cars plus it looks better than both :D

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birdster88

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Any long term opel owners can comment about the reliability and maintenance cost of opel cars?

 

I have driven and am still driving an Opel.  My first was a Corsa and now I am into the final year of my Astra 1.8 Wagon.  Generally, what I experienced are wear and tear issues.  I have done most of my servicing at a place in Tampines that specializes in conti cars (not gonna mention the name).  Price wise is about $200 or slightly lesser each time i go in.

 

No major mechanical issues but I had 2 major accidents involving a car and a lorry that hit my car....I have to say one of the key reasons why I stick to an Opel is how safe I feel when I am in one of them.  I have just started looking around for the replacement for my "coming to an end" car and I think I more or less know which showroom I will be heading to.

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Bugyeo

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I have driven and am still driving an Opel. My first was a Corsa and now I am into the final year of my Astra 1.8 Wagon. Generally, what I experienced are wear and tear issues. I have done most of my servicing at a place in Tampines that specializes in conti cars (not gonna mention the name). Price wise is about $200 or slightly lesser each time i go in.

 

No major mechanical issues but I had 2 major accidents involving a car and a lorry that hit my car....I have to say one of the key reasons why I stick to an Opel is how safe I feel when I am in one of them. I have just started looking around for the replacement for my "coming to an end" car and I think I more or less know which showroom I will be heading to.

Good to know. Thanks:)
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Jubilong

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I have driven and am still driving an Opel. My first was a Corsa and now I am into the final year of my Astra 1.8 Wagon. Generally, what I experienced are wear and tear issues. I have done most of my servicing at a place in Tampines that specializes in conti cars (not gonna mention the name). Price wise is about $200 or slightly lesser each time i go in.

 

No major mechanical issues but I had 2 major accidents involving a car and a lorry that hit my car....I have to say one of the key reasons why I stick to an Opel is how safe I feel when I am in one of them. I have just started looking around for the replacement for my "coming to an end" car and I think I more or less know which showroom I will be heading to.

 

How are the availability of parts from outside stockist if you are not servicing with the AD?

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DrivingApe

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I have driven and am still driving an Opel. My first was a Corsa and now I am into the final year of my Astra 1.8 Wagon. Generally, what I experienced are wear and tear issues. I have done most of my servicing at a place in Tampines that specializes in conti cars (not gonna mention the name). Price wise is about $200 or slightly lesser each time i go in.

 

No major mechanical issues but I had 2 major accidents involving a car and a lorry that hit my car....I have to say one of the key reasons why I stick to an Opel is how safe I feel when I am in one of them. I have just started looking around for the replacement for my "coming to an end" car and I think I more or less know which showroom I will be heading to.

hi don't mind can pm the name of the shop? thanks!

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Joolz

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I have driven and am still driving an Opel. My first was a Corsa and now I am into the final year of my Astra 1.8 Wagon. Generally, what I experienced are wear and tear issues. I have done most of my servicing at a place in Tampines that specializes in conti cars (not gonna mention the name). Price wise is about $200 or slightly lesser each time i go in.

 

No major mechanical issues but I had 2 major accidents involving a car and a lorry that hit my car....I have to say one of the key reasons why I stick to an Opel is how safe I feel when I am in one of them. I have just started looking around for the replacement for my "coming to an end" car and I think I more or less know which showroom I will be heading to.

Dont mind, can pm me the workshop contact?
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Kin1

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Hi, taken a first look at the Tourer in showroom.
 
No test drive yet but exterior and interior looks good. 
 
One BIG worry (can be deal breaker) is lack of spare tyre. Understand some new cars come without spare tyre, just repair kit
 
Just cannot figure how to handle if tyre gets big gash on Malaysian road (it has happened to me before, luckily I had a spare tyre).
 
Not a concern for others?

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merc280v6

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Hi, taken a first look at the Tourer in showroom.

 

No test drive yet but exterior and interior looks good.

 

One BIG worry (can be deal breaker) is lack of spare tyre. Understand some new cars come without spare tyre, just repair kit

 

Just cannot figure how to handle if tyre gets big gash on Malaysian road (it has happened to me before, luckily I had a spare tyre).

 

Not a concern for others?

Tyre repair kit is useless for tyre edge / sidewall shear ... happened to me once.
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Kangadrool

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What did the SE said? :D

 

Did (s)he say... Last time, scooter got spare tyre, now don't have already long time liao or aeroplane also no spare tyre. :XD:

But, I think tourer not too bad. Can buy one wheel with tyre of correct size/type and put in the trunk.

 

Hi, taken a first look at the Tourer in showroom.
 
No test drive yet but exterior and interior looks good. 
 
One BIG worry (can be deal breaker) is lack of spare tyre. Understand some new cars come without spare tyre, just repair kit
 
Just cannot figure how to handle if tyre gets big gash on Malaysian road (it has happened to me before, luckily I had a spare tyre).
 
Not a concern for others?

 

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Kin1

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With regards to your feedback Kangadrool, SE explained many (???) new models are without spare tyres.... can depend on the repair kit.

 

There is a spare tyre well space but it's not a full circular space, part of it is like cut off ... so even if get a spare tyre, I don't see how to stroe it.

 

In a way merc280v6 makes me feel I'm not the only one worrying about this ... thanks for your "support"  [:)] .

 

Apologies, just started to post here and still don't know how to link to the same thread.

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Audi2016

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Why judge a car by its engine capacity? In 2016 no less.

 

New BMW 730i with 2.0L engine, would you say it's not good value for money simply because engine is the same size as a Camry's? Or will you accept that technological advances bring about smaller engines?

 

I think downsizing is good. Better fuel economy and lowers the price for potential buyers to buy a better / nicer car with an equal amount of kit compared to the same model but with bigger engine.

 

Normal drivers don't have much chance to fully utilise 3.0L TwinPower Turbocharged engine or similar on a daily basis. For every day usage, 2.0L 4 cylinder turbocharged engine giving 250BHP 350NM or so is more than sufficient. 1.4L / 1.6L turbocharged ones for the more budget segment.

 

Then again, people who loves to steer away from new tech or engine downsizing can keep to their 1.6L or 2.0L NA engine lah. 

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Oxygen89

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Test drove the 1.0T version, overall quite like the car but it lacks some features which is holding me back

 

1) Headlight is not LED, still the old halogen lights.

 

2) The driver information display is still the old single colour display, not the LCD multi coloured display screen

 

3) The rear antenna is sticking out like dog's balls, no shark-fin type antenna.

 

Otherwise, the car is great overall!

 

Does anyone knows if theres option to add on those features above?

 

Thanks!

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birdster88

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How are the availability of parts from outside stockist if you are not servicing with the AD?

 

Generally I did not have any issues getting parts (maybe because my model have been around for quite a while already).  Previously when I first started servicing my car at AD (Eurokars), arm, leg and body kena chopped.  Once warranty over, I serviced my car with 3rd party shop.....faster and cheaper.

 

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