2005 Holden Astra CD Equipe 1.8Ltr

Summary:

Smooth, Sexy and Generally a great package

Faults:

At this stage not a thing has gone wrong with the car. Being a brand new car, I would be surprised if anything does go wrong in the first years.

The only fault I have has been covered by other posted comments, is the hardness of the seats, but they are starting to soften up.

General Comments:

I have never purchased a brand new car so I had researched a couple of different options. I had spoken with a number of people, who all own Astra's, and all had glowing comments.

I went for the factory 17 inch alloys, lower body kit and tinted windows. The car certainly looks the part in Black Sapphire Du-co.

I have bookmarked the page so I can comeback as the car ages and post more comments.

Thank you

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 15th August, 2005

2nd Feb 2012, 07:57

To the reviewer.

How is it going now? I am thinking of purchasing a second hand Astra Classic. Are you still pleased with yours?

2005 Holden Astra CDX 1.8 Ecotech

Summary:

Practical and attractive, but not especially sporty

Faults:

Car pulled heavily left from the day I received it.

Wheels weren't properly balanced, which required an unscheduled visit to the Service dept.

Radio has some un-identifiable volume issues. Randomly loses volume or treble, which is remedied by selecting a different station or track.

Rear passenger lights occasionally refuse to turn on.

General Comments:

The car looks fantastic and really stands out from every other car on the road.

Interior trim quality is extremely high in quality, but not very well laid out.

Trip computer and radio controls take some getting used to, and even then are not particularly user friendly.

Handling is impressive, however the car could use a 2.0L or 2.2L engine to handle its hefty weight.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 6th July, 2005

4th May 2013, 22:48

The stereo in my 2005 TS Astra is 'speed sensitive' by design.

As you go past about 70km/hr the volume increases. This is user adjustable. Slowing down, the volume decreases.

Not sure if that's what you are experiencing?