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The day has come to say goodbye - Jj0063 - 4:th-Apr-2016

Hi guys 

So after just over a year of ownership it was time to say goodbye and move the Astra on to a new owner.

It's been a great car but I wanted something a bit faster and bigger, so I did a straight swap with a BMW 325D M Sport, 3.0 diesel remapped to 240bhp but still returned 47.2mpg the whole way home today.

I do have some LED number plate lights from the Astra if anyone is interested!

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone, il still stick my head round the door from time to time.

All the best 

Jordan

The day has come to say goodbye - Tonto - 4:th-Apr-2016

Ah mate wht a shame but hope you enjoy the bmw. Definitely stick around and Pop some pics up too


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RE: The day has come to say goodbye - Jj0063 - 4:th-Apr-2016

Thanks mate!

Here's some pics from the advert. I don't have others yet as I had to do a 460 odd mile round trip to Bristol to get it!








The day has come to say goodbye - Tonto - 4:th-Apr-2016

Very nice mate, lovely colour too.


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RE: The day has come to say goodbye - bhalay207 - 5:th-Apr-2016

What a trade! How much are you looking for the led lights mate? Are they the ones with the resistors?

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RE: The day has come to say goodbye - tucpal - 5:th-Apr-2016

good luck with the new car very nice motor

RE: The day has come to say goodbye - J1ODYA - 5:th-Apr-2016

So you swapped a 2009 320 for a 2010 astra then for a 2007 325... that's mad but all the best.

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RE: The day has come to say goodbye - Jj0063 - 5:th-Apr-2016

(5:th-Apr-2016, 05:23:54)bhalay207 Wrote: What a trade! How much are you looking for the led lights mate? Are they the ones with the resistors?

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Cheers mate! Yup they're the normal recommend ones with resistors. Think they're £14 posted new, £10 posted any use? They're only a month or two old.

(5:th-Apr-2016, 05:45:28)tucpal Wrote: good luck with the new car very nice motor

Cheers mate

RE: The day has come to say goodbye - andy2174 - 5:th-Apr-2016

All the best with the BMW

RE: The day has come to say goodbye - bhalay207 - 5:th-Apr-2016

(5:th-Apr-2016, 07:19:25)Jj0063 Wrote:
(5:th-Apr-2016, 05:23:54)bhalay207 Wrote: What a trade! How much are you looking for the led lights mate? Are they the ones with the resistors?

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Cheers mate! Yup they're the normal recommend ones with resistors. Think they're £14 posted new, £10 posted any use? They're only a month or two old.

(5:th-Apr-2016, 05:45:28)tucpal Wrote: good luck with the new car very nice motor

Cheers mate
Alright mate. Yeah I'll give you a tenner for them. Message me your PayPal and I'll get it sent over

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RE: The day has come to say goodbye - Jj0063 - 11:th-Apr-2016

Had a couple of hours spare this afternoon so thought I'd give it a quick wash & Hoover. Literally just used Megs gold class shampoo & AG leather cleaner. Not 'detailed' just wanted to go over it and check for any damage really... Pics do the talking but I'm over the moon with it.












And the interior:







It seems to have quite a few optional extras that I've discovered since getting it...

Folding rear seats, read arm rest with ski flap & a built in ski bag(?!) which unfolds.
Full M Sport Dakota leather
Electronic adjusting lumbar support on both front seats
Bluetooth with phone cradle in arm rest
Rechargeable torch in glovebox
Auto lights & wipers
Manual box which is apparently rare on the 3.0


I'm so happy with it, bodywork has worn the miles so well! Went to Birmingham and back today & it flicked into 168k on the way home. Averaged 47MPG too!

I'm gonna invest in a head unit like Sheppys as they do them for this too for £199.

Few clean shots of my toy for anyone that's interested too:















Jordan

RE: The day has come to say goodbye - tucpal - 11:th-Apr-2016

THE 325 is looking in very good condition and looks well looked after
glad you are happy and good choice in engine i have drove the 330 and that was a very good drive
keep us updated

RE: The day has come to say goodbye - Tonto - 11:th-Apr-2016

That does look lovely mate! I like the 'toy' too

RE: The day has come to say goodbye - mrtc - 12:th-Apr-2016

if the 325 was mine i think id look at changing the rear lights, other than that awesome car

RE: The day has come to say goodbye - Jj0063 - 12:th-Apr-2016

You've got the same idea as me

I used to have one of these but it was an LCI (Facelift) model which has a different boot lid/lights

There's the whole kit on ebay for £330 in the right colour but I can't justify it at the moment.... it may well get done though!



The day has come to say goodbye - Tonto - 12:th-Apr-2016

Ok daft question here and I don't I'd era tabs why they do it but why when it's a 3l do they put 325d?? I know the 3 is 3series. 25d indicates 2.5l diesel... I've noticed with other models too


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RE: The day has come to say goodbye - Jj0063 - 12:th-Apr-2016

316d, 318d and 320d are all 4 cylinder 2.0 diesel but with varying BHP

325d and 330d are both 6 cylinder single turbo 3.0 diesel but with varying BHP

335D is a 6 cylinder 3.0 diesel but twin turbo



God knows why! lol

The day has come to say goodbye - Tonto - 12:th-Apr-2016

Ah thanks for that lol. Very strange way of doing things but obviously works for them!


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RE: The day has come to say goodbye - J1ODYA - 12:th-Apr-2016

I never knew that... what about petrol models?

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RE: The day has come to say goodbye - mrtc - 12:th-Apr-2016

(12:th-Apr-2016, 11:28:17)Jj0063 Wrote: 316d, 318d and 320d are all 4 cylinder 2.0 diesel but with varying BHP

325d and 330d are both 6 cylinder single turbo 3.0 diesel but with varying BHP

335D is a 6 cylinder 3.0 diesel but twin turbo



God knows why! lol

mercedes are weird too, they put 6.3 on their 6.2 engine as it is turbocharged??????

RE: The day has come to say goodbye - bhalay207 - 12:th-Apr-2016

(12:th-Apr-2016, 18:15:09)J1ODYA Wrote: I never knew that... what about petrol models?

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The same mate. Back in the day I used to have a 320i but it was actually a 2.2 straight 6

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