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9:th-Sep-2016, 13:06:35
(This post was last modified: 9:th-Sep-2016, 13:09:28 by Scoobysn7x.)
I have an 2010 2.0 CDTi Elite auto and I really like it, handles great, initially coming from a Fabia Vrs TSI DSG I found the astra a bit slow, the autobox is good, better at downshifting when slowing down than the DSG in the VRS, that would hold the gear till you were virtually at a stop then change down, using little to no engine breaking, the astra is much better for that.
The Elite spec is awesome leather seats are especially comfortable, and all the toys help, only downside was no Bluetooth or USB in, but I sorted this with a parrot system, as retro fitting options is stupid money.
Since having the car I fitted a pedal box which transformed the car, made the acceleration a lot better, and really improved the sluggishness, I have also added a tuning box and that has certainly improved the performance whilst increasing the mpg. Economy wise for £20 I get about 120-130 miles with my commute (trip shows 39-40mpg), I did a run to Scotland and saw the mpg rise on the trip to 56.3mpg which I was very impressed with.
Only gripes I have are 1. the auto wipers are dumb sometimes work sometimes dont, 2. the electronic handbrake is a pain sometimes works on first press some times have to press a few times, 3. its a little wallowy when pushed hard, prob due to the 50 profile tyres. In all honesty the gripes are tiny and I'm really enjoying the car.
Sadly I may have to sell mine to raise funds for a house purchase, or otherwise I would be keeping it. I would recommend the 2.0CDTI over the 1.7CDTI, I tested both and the 2.0 was definitely the better option, I would also recommend a pedal box best mod I've done
The Elite spec is awesome leather seats are especially comfortable, and all the toys help, only downside was no Bluetooth or USB in, but I sorted this with a parrot system, as retro fitting options is stupid money.
Since having the car I fitted a pedal box which transformed the car, made the acceleration a lot better, and really improved the sluggishness, I have also added a tuning box and that has certainly improved the performance whilst increasing the mpg. Economy wise for £20 I get about 120-130 miles with my commute (trip shows 39-40mpg), I did a run to Scotland and saw the mpg rise on the trip to 56.3mpg which I was very impressed with.
Only gripes I have are 1. the auto wipers are dumb sometimes work sometimes dont, 2. the electronic handbrake is a pain sometimes works on first press some times have to press a few times, 3. its a little wallowy when pushed hard, prob due to the 50 profile tyres. In all honesty the gripes are tiny and I'm really enjoying the car.
Sadly I may have to sell mine to raise funds for a house purchase, or otherwise I would be keeping it. I would recommend the 2.0CDTI over the 1.7CDTI, I tested both and the 2.0 was definitely the better option, I would also recommend a pedal box best mod I've done