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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: STEMO on 19 May 2018, 12:38:26

Title: My diesel astra
Post by: STEMO on 19 May 2018, 12:38:26
I've had it eight months and put 12,000 miles on it, so I feel qualified to talk about it now. It is exactly the car I need and I am extremely happy with it. I love the diesel power coupled with economy. I like the equipment level which, while not anything to compare with top of the pile cars, is enough for me. I love the way it drives, and the auto box, now that I know all of it's little foibles. I even love the way it looks, and the colour.
As some of you know, I get bored and change my car quite often, but not this one. I'm going to keep it until it becomes uneconomical to do so.
It really does take me about six months to feel at home with a car, so  Jeremy Clarkson's job is safe.
Title: Re: My diesel astra
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 19 May 2018, 12:47:09
I've had it eight months and put 12,000 miles on it, so I feel qualified to talk about it now. It is exactly the car I need and I am extremely happy with it. I love the diesel power coupled with economy. I like the equipment level which, while not anything to compare with top of the pile cars, is enough for me. I love the way it drives, and the auto box, now that I know all of it's little foibles. I even love the way it looks, and the colour.
As some of you know, I get bored and change my car quite often, but not this one. I'm going to keep it until it becomes uneconomical to do so.
It really does take me about six months to feel at home with a car, so  Jeremy Clarkson's job is safe.

As much as the bile green 1.4? :)
Title: Re: My diesel astra
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 19 May 2018, 14:25:39
Your getting old.  ;D
Title: Re: My diesel astra
Post by: STEMO on 19 May 2018, 14:46:44
Your getting old.  ;D
Yep, nothing wrong with that.  :)
Title: Re: My diesel astra
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 19 May 2018, 15:59:22
Your getting old.  ;D
Yep, nothing wrong with that.  :)


Too many elderly people in relation to the number of working people paying tax.  :)......a pension's time bomb.

You should be ashamed of yourself for taking a pension. I should have it. :)
Title: Re: My diesel astra
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 19 May 2018, 16:03:49
I've had it eight months and put 12,000 miles on it, so I feel qualified to talk about it now. It is exactly the car I need and I am extremely happy with it. I love the diesel power coupled with economy. I like the equipment level which, while not anything to compare with top of the pile cars, is enough for me. I love the way it drives, and the auto box, now that I know all of it's little foibles. I even love the way it looks, and the colour.
As some of you know, I get bored and change my car quite often, but not this one. I'm going to keep it until it becomes uneconomical to do so.
It really does take me about six months to feel at home with a car, so  Jeremy Clarkson's job is safe.

Six months... :o :o :o. half an hour for most people.

Six months?.....that is the same as saying it takes you six months to find where a woman's pussy is located when you are bollock naked on top of her. ;D
Title: Re: My diesel astra
Post by: BazaJT on 19 May 2018, 16:35:40
If a car does everything you need of it and does so in a way that satisfies you then why not.Good for you Stemo,long may it serve you well :y
Title: Re: My diesel astra
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 19 May 2018, 17:18:59
If a car does everything you need of it and does so in a way that satisfies you then why not.Good for you Stemo,long may it serve you well :y

Pound to a penny he will have a new car by this time next year. :)
Title: Re: My diesel astra
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 19 May 2018, 17:47:49
If a car does everything you need of it and does so in a way that satisfies you then why not.Good for you Stemo,long may it serve you well :y

Pound to a penny he will have a new car by this time next year. :)

Agreed.  ;D
Title: Re: My diesel astra
Post by: STEMO on 19 May 2018, 18:38:33
Won't.
Title: Re: My diesel astra
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 19 May 2018, 18:54:18
Maybe Uncle STEMO will get into DIY again with his Astra and will be asking which is the best oil, tyres etc or whether or not to poly bush!  ::)  ;D
Title: Re: My diesel astra
Post by: STEMO on 19 May 2018, 18:55:42
Maybe Uncle STEMO will get into DIY again with his Astra and will be asking which is the best oil, tyres etc or whether or not to poly bush!  ::)  ;D
Oh no.........I have a man for all that dirty stuff.  ;D
Title: Re: My diesel astra
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 19 May 2018, 18:57:17
Maybe Uncle STEMO will get into DIY again with his Astra and will be asking which is the best oil, tyres etc or whether or not to poly bush!  ::)  ;D
Oh no.........I have a man for all that dirty stuff.  ;D

Lord Opti has the Scullery Maid for his dirty stuff!  ;D
Title: Re: My diesel astra
Post by: STEMO on 19 May 2018, 18:57:28
And these are the best tyres it will be getting:

https://www.barnsley-tyres.co.uk/TyreSearch/Details/9054/General+Altimax+Sport+22550R17
Title: Re: My diesel astra
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 19 May 2018, 19:00:41
And these are the best tyres it will be getting:

https://www.barnsley-tyres.co.uk/TyreSearch/Details/9054/General+Altimax+Sport+22550R17

That's extravagant!  :P
Title: Re: My diesel astra
Post by: STEMO on 19 May 2018, 19:10:52
And these are the best tyres it will be getting:

https://www.barnsley-tyres.co.uk/TyreSearch/Details/9054/General+Altimax+Sport+22550R17

That's extravagant!  :P
They're actually very good tyres for my needs. If I drove like TB, I might consider something a bit more grippy.........but I don't.  :)
Title: Re: My diesel astra
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 19 May 2018, 19:20:29
And these are the best tyres it will be getting:

https://www.barnsley-tyres.co.uk/TyreSearch/Details/9054/General+Altimax+Sport+22550R17

That's extravagant!  :P
They're actually very good tyres for my needs. If I drove like TB, I might consider something a bit more grippy.........but I don't.  :)

I have these on both my cars and have found them to be very good for the price.  :y

https://www.barnsley-tyres.co.uk/Tyre/Details/Runway/Performance+926
Title: Re: My diesel astra
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 20 May 2018, 09:26:07
Not cheap for a budget brand.
Title: Re: My diesel astra
Post by: Mr Gav on 20 May 2018, 11:38:53
Not cheap for a budget brand.

Agreed, another £15 a corner would get you a premium tyre.
Title: Re: My diesel astra
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 20 May 2018, 13:27:19
Not cheap for a budget brand.

Agreed, another £15 a corner would get you a premium tyre.

I didn't say they were cheap, but good value.  ;)

£60-70 a corner is generally my budget for tyres and these suit my needs.  :y
Title: Re: My diesel astra
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 20 May 2018, 15:37:16
And these are the best tyres it will be getting:

https://www.barnsley-tyres.co.uk/TyreSearch/Details/9054/General+Altimax+Sport+22550R17

That's extravagant!  :P
They're actually very good tyres for my needs. If I drove like TB, I might consider something a bit more grippy.........but I don't.  :)

I have these on both my cars and have found them to be very good for the price.  :y

https://www.barnsley-tyres.co.uk/Tyre/Details/Runway/Performance+926
Not a patch on the 916 imho... That was genuinely excellent value for money...

One advantage of running a shopping trolley is that your budget gets decent tyres  :D
Title: Re: My diesel astra
Post by: BazaJT on 20 May 2018, 20:05:05
You just gotta love a tyre thread :D :D :D ;D ;D ;D ;D