Decided against my original choice

[STEMO]

When I saw it 'in the flesh' it looked very boring, the graphite grey is just 'almost black' and it looked nothing.
But, while I was there, I spotted another. Test drove it, liked it, and I pick it up on Friday afternoon. I got more for mine than I thought, and the salesman's exact words were "We'll have no trouble retailing that. The colour is really unusual and it will stand out on the forecourt". 


I ended up with another astra, in a less boring colour, 2.0 diesel, automatic gearbox and elite spec. 3000 miles less and only £100 more. I pick it up at 3 o'clock Friday.


https://www.thecarpeople.co.uk/find-a-car/car-details/vauxhall-astra-wakefield-324696

Nice list of extras. 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I don't know what to say.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

When I saw it 'in the flesh' it looked very boring, the graphite grey is just 'almost black' and it looked nothing.
But, while I was there, I spotted another. Test drove it, liked it, and I pick it up on Friday afternoon. I got more for mine than I thought, and the salesman's exact words were "We'll have no trouble retailing that. The colour is really unusual and it will stand out on the forecourt". 


I ended up with another astra, in a less boring colour, 2.0 diesel, automatic gearbox and elite spec. 3000 miles less and only £100 more. I pick it up at 3 o'clock Friday.


https://www.thecarpeople.co.uk/find-a-car/car-details/vauxhall-astra-wakefield-324696

Nice list of extras. 

Deluded people everywhere.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

258 lb ft of torque is exactly the same as the mighty Signum.

Impressive.

[STEMO]

Just changed over the insurance...£68 extra, which is quite reasonable considering it was only £200 to start with and this car is quite pokey.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Just changed over the insurance...£68 extra, which is quite reasonable considering it was only £200 to start with and this car is quite pokey.

I'm worried about an old gentleman your age driving such a fast car.

Promise me you'll be careful, and promise me you won't drive after dark.

[tunnie]

You are going to notice that extra power!

[STEMO]

You are going to notice that extra power!

That was the general idea 

[Sir Tigger KC]

So two almost identical cars and you pick the one that is less economical and costs more to tax?      

Or is it just that you prefer an auto box? 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

You are going to notice that extra power!

That was the general idea 

Top speed is 133 MPH which is about the same as a 6.3 litre Jensen Interceptor from the sixties. A car that was capable of driving across Europe in a day with Sophia Loren behind the wheel.

That's progress for you.

[2boxerdogs]

You are going to notice that extra power!

That was the general idea 

Top speed is 133 MPH which is about the same as a 6.3 litre Jensen Interceptor from the sixties. A car that was capable of driving across Europe in a day with Sophia Loren behind the wheel.

That's progress for you.

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More likely to get your leg over in the Jensen.😀

[STEMO]

So two almost identical cars and you pick the one that is less economical and costs more to tax?      

Or is it just that you prefer an auto box? 

Don't ever call me 'old uncle STEMO' again. Others have commented on the increase in power and torque, and you go on about economy and tax....you old bastid. 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

You are going to notice that extra power!

That was the general idea 

Top speed is 133 MPH which is about the same as a 6.3 litre Jensen Interceptor from the sixties. A car that was capable of driving across Europe in a day with Sophia Loren behind the wheel.

That's progress for you.

.   



More likely to get your leg over in the Jensen.😀

Yep....and Sophia Loren would not be been seen dead in a diesel Astra.

[tunnie]

You are going to notice that extra power!

That was the general idea 

It's a good spec being Elite and with those age/plate/miles, I think that's very good value. 

From the lights, may not notice it as much, but open it up at once rolling   

Going to follow your new motor with interest, see how quickly it heats up and if you get any issues.

I'm a soot chucker convert, so I'd happily get MrsT a Zaf Tourer with this same lump in it. 

[Doctor Gollum]

You are going to notice that extra power!

That was the general idea 

Top speed is 133 MPH which is about the same as a 6.3 litre Jensen Interceptor from the sixties. A car that was capable of driving across Europe in a day with Sophia Loren behind the wheel.

That's progress for you.

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More room to get your leg over in the Astra estate though.😀

Fixed