New Astra VXR/GTC

[RedRobin]

I look at Vauxhall cars with an open mind (love the Corsa VXR for example) but this one is OTT and the designers have been trying far too hard. The wheels are truly horrible!

The side looks like a Cupra (the only good thing), the back reminiscent of the Rocco (not good), and the front a mating between Ford and Peugeot. The interior looks a mess.

I don't care how fast it is or how inexpensive to buy...   

[Poverty]

You won't say that when you consider the resale value. 

got mine for 17.8k brand new, sold 18 months and 18,000 miles later for 15.6k   

[gillm]

looks good , not sure on 21" rims tho

[xxx_mojo_xxx]

You won't say that when you consider the resale value. 

got mine for 17.8k brand new, sold 18 months and 18,000 miles later for 15.6k   

Probably a mixture of...an exception to the norm coupled with a mad buyer. 

[simonp]

Might just be me, but I'd be in a wheelchair after 18 months of Cupra ownership. I thought Audis had a crashy ride until I drove one of those!

[Jules86]

Might just be me, but I'd be in a wheelchair after 18 months of Cupra ownership. I thought Audis had a crashy ride until I drove one of those!

I would rather be in a wheel chair than an astra

[Poverty]

You won't say that when you consider the resale value. 

got mine for 17.8k brand new, sold 18 months and 18,000 miles later for 15.6k   

Probably a mixture of...an exception to the norm coupled with a mad buyer. 

Sorry I should have said, got 15.6k for it when trading it in at the audi dealer ;)

[Poverty]

Might just be me, but I'd be in a wheelchair after 18 months of Cupra ownership. I thought Audis had a crashy ride until I drove one of those!

You won't like the tt rs then made the Cupra ride seem tame

[Sunglasses Ron]

Might just be me, but I'd be in a wheelchair after 18 months of Cupra ownership. I thought Audis had a crashy ride until I drove one of those!

I would rather be in a wheel chair than an astra

[Janner_Sy]

have always hated the VXR, the only good thing in them are the seats.  really wasnt impressed with the handling or the on/off power band.

loved the st, and loved the vRS.

out of interest what sort of 1/4 do modded astras make?

[Sunglasses Ron]

have always hated the VXR, the only good thing in them are the seats.  really wasnt impressed with the handling or the on/off power band.

loved the st, and loved the vRS.

out of interest what sort of 1/4 do modded astras make?

Depends on what mods mate?  Stage 3 VXR's vary from 13.7 - 14.0 @ around 103-104mph

[Janner_Sy]

stage 3 is 290ish territory isnt it?

[Sunglasses Ron]

stage 3 is 290ish territory isnt it?

290-300bhp depending on what rollers you go on.. These are the best results i've seen mind. There can be some shockers like with any car/driver..