Wow

[JE_GT]

Just drove the new Astra GTC VXR with the Aero Pack and holy hell its fast (280BHP) and the brakes pack a punch lol

 

[Jjay]

GTC... Twin turbo one isn't it?

 

[JE_GT]

GTC... Twin turbo one isn't it?

Single Turbo 2.0 litre, well I could only see one turbo under the bonnet lol

 

[Jjay]

What's the one they're doing that's twin turbo now?

 

[133_Ads]

The GTC bi-turbo?

VXR is nice, guy near me has one, sounds amazing

 

[Jjay]

Must be then lol! Knew they had one but wasnt sure trim level etc

 

[133_Ads]

Could be mistaken, the bi-turbo is a diesel... Astra GTC Bi-Turbo

Astra GTC VXR

 

[maggi200]

I'm not sure why I don't like the Vxr. Certainly not a slouch and well specced. May seem expensive but them seats are standard and spec a megane up and it's not far off anyway.

I'd rather spend a little more and get an insignia Vxr or better still, but a used insignia. Can't complain at the priceerformance ratio on one of them and room for more with a set up that should actually cope.

 

[133_Ads]

I love the insignia VXR estates!

 

[maggi200]

Not sure I'm a fan of the estate. But in the right colour it's almost subtle, and a cheaper alternative to an s4 which I've been told it out handles. I've not driven either though so couldn't personally comment. My sisters boyfriend was impressed, and he's owned 2 E92 M3s

 

[MovingShadow]

Soccer mom cars.

I'll buy a 'boat' like this when I'm married with childeren

 

[133_Ads]

Shhhh MS you know you like it

 

[JE_GT]

I cant fault it at all. We did some silly speeds and it felt planted all the time, the interior is to die for and it looks the nuts

 

[maggi200]

It would feel planted when it weighs that much though. It's seriously heavy for a hatch.

And the interior has some nice touches, but I'd do my nut having spent that much with that many buttons cluttering it up and a steering wheel that looks that awful. Least the twingo was cheap lol

 

[maggi200]

That's not to take away the fact, I feel I should add, that its got a lot of kit and some impressive engineering that's done properly it seems, rather than making savings with electronic diffs etc.

I just don't know what it's meant to be? Classy? Doesn't really fit the classy kind of car, it's a fast Astra.
Comfy? Totally poised and pointy? Plus I wouldn't buy one, the vauxhall garage is next door to one of Watfords 5 McDonald's which says a lot I thought