Jonny.K
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right im looking into a daily car ideally a vectra or astra 5 door Cdti 150 anyone had any experienc with them things too look for when viewing them..?
Also hopefully goin to view an astra Cdti t9 on friday anyone drivn or been in one of these? and opinions?
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SXI - Matt
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Before any one else says it as loads will  the M32 gear box's are terrible for going on you. Look out for movement in gear in 1st, 5th and 6th, when on a test drive come on and off the throttle if any directional movement forward and back in the stick it needs rebuilding. You'll also hear a wine mainly in 5th and 6th it's not mega expensive to fix but will set you back.
Get your self on to astra owners network some really good threads on what to look out for ect, and a T9 sub section and register to.
I've got one and think there lovely to drive plenty of power and sit at 80/90 on the motorway with ease.
The t9's look lovely and have 200bhp so can only imagine there even nicer and more fun to drive.
[Edited on 18-03-2013 by SXI - Matt]
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Jonny.K
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This one had receipts for box bein rebuilt as it had a slight bit of play in 1st,5th and 6th as u said been told there bad for flywheels? This true or?...
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SXI - Matt
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Not to sure on the fly wheels I've not heard much about them, just the box and the swirl flaps or inlet manifold not sure what one it comes under. But if you pop over to astra owners network there's some really good buying threads on there. Some very easy quick checks before you buy to make sure it's all ok.
I wouldn't get to hung up over little issues people get else you'll scare your self off and be to worried to drive it. As long as major ones are ok that's what matters.
I'd personally say buy from a garage and get warranty for that piece of mind or at least you look the whole car over properly if private and enjoy it there great cars.
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Jonny.K
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Cheers mate i should hopefully find out by end of the week n view it friday if all goes well i think il go for it n no doubt have pics up of what ever i buy
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SXI - Matt
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You thinking of going for the T9? Jealous indeed if you do get that don't think there's any think else you need to do to it of you got that.
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Jonny.K
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Yeah curreby hold the highest offer on it but shall see pretty low miles etc n cant go much more than my offer due to budget but fingers are tightly crossed!
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shaned12345
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Dual mass flywheels, alternators often fail, gearbox as mentioned. All common issues
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SXI - Matt
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quote:
Originally posted by Jonny.K
Yeah curreby hold the highest offer on it but shall see pretty low miles etc n cant go much more than my offer due to budget but fingers are tightly crossed!
Ah very nice what spec e.g colour and mileage? They have a register over on astra owners network so if the old owner is on there can see the history ect, just a thought got a link to the add? U2U it if you'd rather although ill only make my self jealous
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Jonny.K
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Its panacotta silver (beige) n its got a private reg
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SXI - Matt
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Ah v nice
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smcGSI16V
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888's are better but not quite so rare.
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Jonny.K
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888's are big money n most of them have high mileage plus fuck the 3 door i think there horrible looking cars n far too small inside and the rear windows are useless if i was gona buy a 3 door id just buy a vxr
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Corsa_Sport21
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Take it its this car then....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-VAUXHALL-ASTRA-T9-VERY-RARE-1-OF-15-VXR-VXD-888-ALTERNATIVE-/271162841108?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3f22909814
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SXI - Matt
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quote:
Originally posted by Jonny.K
888's are big money n most of them have high mileage plus fuck the 3 door i think there horrible looking cars n far too small inside and the rear windows are useless if i was gona buy a 3 door id just buy a vxr
Your a big fan of the 3 doors then I'm the opposite think the 5 doors look wrong and the 2 door suite the style much more and lines, agree about the rear window but when you've got parking sensors it's not a problem 
[Edited on 20-03-2013 by SXI - Matt]
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SXI - Matt
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quote:
Originally posted by Jonny.K
888's are big money n most of them have high mileage plus fuck the 3 door i think there horrible looking cars n far too small inside and the rear windows are useless if i was gona buy a 3 door id just buy a vxr
Decent spec that is, and seems well looked after what with the gearbox being done and all the service history. I'd get that snapped up been up for a while to should be able to knock him down a bit
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smcGSI16V
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quote:
Originally posted by SXI - Matt
parking sensors it's not a problem
[Edited on 20-03-2013 by SXI - Matt]
 
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