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[The Boss]

Hi all,

Right, need some help on my next car. I currently have a mk3 Astra sport (a shed of one, I admit, but even so), and just "sold" my Omega. The thing is my current Astra needs a fair bit of TLC, and I really can't be bothered to administer it, so thinking of replacing it with a mk4.

Basically, what i want to know is, are they any good? My current Astra has the 1.8 16v engine [C18XEL] which is pretty good for what it is. Well, when I say that, I mean when it's healthy and running problem free. I will either be looking at a 1.8 or 2.0 hatch, or maybe an estate. As much as I like the Recaro interior in my Sport, I'm getting a bit too old (nearly 29) for a Sport model now, so looking for comfort, rather than sporty handling.

So, what's your suggestions/ opinions?

[vinny_69]

mk4's are alright kev try and get a sxi if you can as they are a bit more comfortable but they still roll well,im not too keen on the rear end's of the mk4 as a few of us talked about yesterday,they look like veccys if your behind one

anyway shush 29 aint that old 

[The Boss]

  My name's Damian, not Kev!  I know what you are saying about the back end, but as I won't be seeing it that often, I'm not too fussed about it.

I know 29 isn't old, but most of the time I feel 129 

[vinny_69]

i have no idea why i called you kev  maybe bacause it's your middle name?????(bit of a long shot  )

a few other reasons i dont like the mk4's

1.shape
2.shape
3.dash (it just looks awfull)
4.rolls one hell of allot
5.shape

[jay corsa b]

i would say the sxi ther nice cars but its all down to personal preference really as i like the astra coupe

[Dunny]

I like the astra mk4 bertone coupe

[vinny_69]

ah but Damo never said a coupe did he now vinny likes them 


one thing Damo if you do get a mk4 please please please don't get silver

[jay corsa b]

there was a bloke that lives in rushden that had a mk4 astra 2.2turbo hatchback it was blue and had blue tinted windows was mint a looked spot on   

[The Boss]

Sorry Vinny, my middle name is Paul.

I have only ever owned two silver cars, one of which was the Omega, the other being a D reg Honda Accord. I wouldn't have another silver car, unless I end up having the Omega back. It's a shame they didn't paint the mk4 in Graphite Mica.

I do like the Coupe version of the Astra, but they are not exactly practical for my line of work.

[vinny_69]

It's a shame they didn't paint the mk4 in Graphite Mica.

we know someone who could sort that out for ya 

[The Boss]

I know    We have already spoke