whitter45
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but out the 2 LCR it has to be
Astra looks very dated now and the interior is awful and looks so cheap
Thats not to say its not a good car
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Marc
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I wouldn't say either looked dated to be honest, and I prefer them both to their respective replacements.
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whitter45
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From the back I feel the astra is showing its age
It personal choice - you need to drive both
I never liked TT's until I drove one and that changed my mind
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Ojc
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Originally posted by whitter45
Astra looks very dated now and the interior is awful and looks so cheap
What in the name of god are you talking about? This is the biggest most ridiculous statement I have ever heard.
Interior is awful? You fcuking moron the seats are Recaro the same as what is found in the S3 and far far far from looking cheap, infact I would say its one of the best things about the car.
As for looked dated  granted I will accept that the LCR does look newer but nigger please, the GSi does not look dated.
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whitter45
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I meant in terms of the dash. it has corsa vents etc. The seats are lovely but dials and actaul dash plastics are far from up to standard again only IMO
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Ojc
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Dash plastics? Oh my dear god
Thats like comparing the differences between the cars cigarette lighters, pointless.
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whitter45
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its not because its the overall feel of teh car and its appearance
thats why Seats are so popular because they are in the VAG group so standard of trim is better
Everyone on here states Jap cars have a horrible interior very poor plastics etc so whats the difference here
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Ian
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There's clearly not much to separate the cars, it might come down to what is out there when you go looking. If you find a nice example of either at the price then go for that.
You do of course need to drive both.
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James
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quote:
Originally posted by Ian
There's clearly not much to separate the cars, it might come down to what is out there when you go looking. If you find a nice example of either at the price then go for that.
You do of course need to drive both.
I will drive both when the time comes.
And I think you are right, it will be down to what's around at the time.
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Steve
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Originally posted by Rob H
Always thought the Leons were a little bland 
Interior looks cack too IMO. Well built or not, still looks dull for a 200+ BHP hot hatch
yes i feel you prefer painted plastics sprayed in halfords finest silver spray
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Paul H
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LCR is a great car i owned one for 6 months ever so pricey to run but the fun factor was great.loads of pics in my garage
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_Allan_
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I spent ages looking for the right replacement for my SRi C.
I looked at the Astra, they are lovely cars but an LCR came up at the right price, age, mileage and got a decent p/x.
Just down to preference m8. They are both nice cars. 
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Nath
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Originally posted by Ojc
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Originally posted by Steve
TBF i like the mk4 astra GSIs, but the leon is all round far better, better built, faster, better brakes etc etc
Realibility? Vauxhall, anything VAG will break in my experience and will be expensive to fix.
Stereotype if ever I heard one.
Had my VAG Ibiza for 14 months now, and i've spent £35 on it (exc. tyres and pads). Passed its MOT first time, had no recommendations on last years 40k service either.
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Steve
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mines been fine too 
however iv had two vauxhalls that were very unreliable, funny that
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Nath
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Originally posted by Steve
mines been fine too
however iv had two vauxhalls that were very unreliable, funny that
Headgasket on the Corsa 
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Steve
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everything? split fuel tank, dodgy ingition coils you name it the vauxhalls gave it
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Marc
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My Dad had a Golf 1.8T for 3 years, in that time the only problem was a failing fuel filter. Hes on his 3rd VW now.
I had my Corsa 1 year and never had a problem. There was never a problem with his C reg Cavilier 2.0 when it went round Europe twice in 1986 either.
All down to the individual car imo.
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Ojc
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quote:
Originally posted by Steve
everything? split fuel tank, dodgy ingition coils you name it the vauxhalls gave it
This car you talk about was 10 years old Stephen you fanny.
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Steve
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your such a lovely lad
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Ojc
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Come round my house.
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Steve
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when?
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Marc
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Originally posted by Steve
your such a lovely lad
You're
PDA again? 
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Steve
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no not this time
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jr
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as i said, they both break, jus when a vag car breaks, more fuss is made, as there supposedly indructable in some owners eyes
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mav
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quote:
Originally posted by whitter45
but out the 2 LCR it has to be
Astra looks very dated now and the interior is awful and looks so cheap
Thats not to say its not a good car
The astra gsi seats are lovely and comfy leather....
I like both cars TBH would be a hard choice I reckon between the 2..
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