Funkysi

Ordered a new Passat, waiting for confirmation, but just thought I'd check out the MK6 Astra which has just been launched. Now I priced one of these up on Vauxhall website to see what a middle-spec model would cost with the smaller of the 2 diesel engines. So that's an Astra 'SE' 1.7 diesel with metallic paint. Run of the mill, pretty mundane looking, mid-spec. Guess how much list price is on this car...... Over 21,000!! 21k for an average spec diesel Astra! Where do these prices come from!?! You can get a new VW Scirocco for that, or even a Passat Highline. 21k for small engined diesel Astra! Totally crazy. Now I've had loads of Astras and have a bit of a soft spot for them....why...I have no idea, but hell, that's just stupid money!!

I don't actually know in all honesty, I was just giving Mr Bean some jib. hehe :)

Good to see you today again Nick! After the 3 cups of tea, I hope you didn't need too many toilet breaks! Have a good holiday!

OZ futura I think.

70mph on my GPS is actually 77 on my speedo. :p

Nice one Mr.Bean. :duffer:

Yeah, a new ECU! I'll get it out to you this week!

I agree on that point!

I think he might mean the other way round?

Just buy A f*&king car...ANYTHING! :rofl: :wack: ;)

Don't like the front end one bit, or the spoiler, but the rest is top notch.

Exactly. :)

My advice on buying an auto is. * Don't

You running stock boost Mike?

He has painted his bonnet release red Mike, so hell, I am sure the fuse box is a minor thing! hehe ;)

Odd.

I wish. No, I photoshopped them on. I was on Japanese Yahoo auctions last night and saw a set EXACTLY with my spec...well, offset was a little off at the rear, but they were 19", with the right PCD. 9" and 10" wide. With a +20 offset. Would have killed the rear arches unfortunately. Just sooooooooooo bloody expensive, even second hand. In an ideal world, I'd buy a set, but I don't have £2k spare and if I did/when I do, it'll be respray first.

:cool:

Maybe it's the only place you have a true parting Allan! :rofl: ;)

Trabi

Worn out flywheel teeth?? WTF? Those are only used by the starter motor. As above, sounds very much like a dry release bearing.