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Lazydala
 Aug 17 2012, 12:01 PM
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Hi Guys,
I find Astra GTC is quite funky and energetic but Golf 1.4 TSI is popular among buyers. Under the boot, GTC churns out less 20 horeses than its counterpart Golf 1.4 TSI. There are quite a number of Golfs on the road but find that Astra GTC is hard to spot on. What are your opinions on these 2 cars? Would like to hear pros and cons from serious ownership's view. 
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Kar_lover
Aug 17 2012, 12:57 PM | In Reply To Lazydala
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QUOTE (Lazydala @ Aug 17 2012, 12:01 PM)  Hi Guys, I find Astra GTC is quite funky and energetic but Golf 1.4 TSI is popular among buyers. Under the boot, GTC churns out less 20 horeses than its counterpart Golf 1.4 TSI. There are quite a number of Golfs on the road but find that Astra GTC is hard to spot on. What are your opinions on these 2 cars? Would like to hear pros and cons from serious ownership's view. Between these 2, definitely Astra....Golf is more expensive + boring design + common (as what you said) + gearbox problem. Although Astra less powerful and less torque, it may not affect you much unless you want to drive like backside on fire :) i am a bit concerned by the stock 20" rims though.... Or maybe you can consider Hyundai Veloster Turbo, nice design also, more powerful, more torque and yet cheaper than both of the above.... This post has been edited by Kar_lover: Aug 17 2012, 01:12 PM |
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Vios-86
Aug 17 2012, 01:11 PM
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Astra will be a good choice. Stands out among others..
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Kelfinity
Aug 17 2012, 01:19 PM | In Reply To Vios-86
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Resale for opel sucks.
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Picanto
Aug 17 2012, 01:26 PM | In Reply To Kelfinity
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QUOTE (Kelfinity @ Aug 17 2012, 01:19 PM) Resale for opel sucks. the VW brand is more popular here. opel seems like a niche maket brand to me |
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Observer
Aug 17 2012, 01:41 PM
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opel for sure.
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Sga54g
Aug 17 2012, 01:51 PM
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For Resale value: Golf
For Good Service Support: Astra For Looks: Astra For Driving Feel: Unsure For now, I will go for Astra! 
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GCJ
Aug 17 2012, 02:12 PM
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I've a Golf TSI very nice car, great engine, excellent FC, feels "much" car than it supposed to be but be ready for terrible service from Volkswagen and reliability issues with VW cars is not urban legend.
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Pocus
Aug 17 2012, 02:16 PM
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SOrry...OT again:
I heard some horror stories on Opel cars...although most are commercial vehicles but got 1 fren whose dad owned an old Opel and he complained alot, stalled on the roads before.. Anyway the current Opels looks good but I'm only interested in 1 Model The Opel Corsa OPC! Think local stopped this model liao... Saw alot of these in UK (They called it Vauxhall Corsa VXR) and they good really good in flesh... So far I only saw 1 in SG, a blue color one. I also saw it listed before in SGCARMART but cannot find it already. Only Evidence. http://www.vxronline.co.uk/forum/showthrea...-from-Singapore -------------------- 2003: Dad's Ford Laser 1.6 2004: Dad's Toyota Vios 1.5 2005: Suzuki Swift 1.5 2008: Mitsubishi Colt Version R 1.5 |
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Jtfsl
Aug 17 2012, 02:20 PM
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golf for sure...
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Eyke
Aug 17 2012, 02:44 PM | In Reply To Pocus
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QUOTE (Pocus @ Aug 17 2012, 02:16 PM) got 1 fren whose dad owned an old Opel and he complained alot, stalled on the roads before.. and Golf haven't stalled on roads before?  prease google DSG problems  -------------------- shaolin.sg Spreadsheet for Depreciation v4.0! |
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Lazydala
Aug 17 2012, 02:57 PM | In Reply To Pocus
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QUOTE (Pocus @ Aug 17 2012, 02:16 PM) SOrry...OT again: I heard some horror stories on Opel cars...although most are commercial vehicles but got 1 fren whose dad owned an old Opel and he complained alot, stalled on the roads before.. Anyway the current Opels looks good but I'm only interested in 1 Model The Opel Corsa OPC! Think local stopped this model liao... Saw alot of these in UK (They called it Vauxhall Corsa VXR) and they good really good in flesh... So far I only saw 1 in SG, a blue color one. I also saw it listed before in SGCARMART but cannot find it already. Only Evidence. http://www.vxronline.co.uk/forum/showthrea...-from-Singapore This blue Corsa OPC is a rarity. Looks cute from side view. Ideal for city driving. |
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Eugn86
Aug 17 2012, 03:15 PM
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Astra GTC is very very nice, and you must get it with the extra big windscreen!
20" wheels are optional extra. I say don't get it and save the $5K or $8K now... save the weight and enjoy the better performance on stock 17". |
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Pocus
Aug 17 2012, 03:17 PM | In Reply To Eyke
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QUOTE (Eyke @ Aug 17 2012, 02:44 PM) Yup I know...this one so famous dun need to say....just want to highlight Opel also got their fair share of issues... This post has been edited by Pocus: Aug 17 2012, 03:17 PM -------------------- 2003: Dad's Ford Laser 1.6 2004: Dad's Toyota Vios 1.5 2005: Suzuki Swift 1.5 2008: Mitsubishi Colt Version R 1.5 |
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Tayspiderx
Aug 17 2012, 03:18 PM
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Kar_lover
Aug 17 2012, 03:22 PM | In Reply To Tayspiderx
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QUOTE (Tayspiderx @ Aug 17 2012, 03:18 PM) Maybe its just me but i find the interior especially the centre console not nice.....given that we spend a lot of time looking at the inside of the car than outside, interior is very important to me....a nice interior, even in a traffic jam, you feel better and not so agitated/impatient... |
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Xtrah
Aug 17 2012, 03:34 PM | In Reply To Pocus
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I'm driving the Astra AH 1.8 for the past 7 years. No stall at all. No big issues. Current mileage is abt 170,000 KM. Can drive till scrap. Only repair the wear and tear parts such as the brake pads, engine belt and water pump, tyres, wipers. Replace one big ticket item that is the air con compressor that cost $500 for a recon set. So far so good.
 Don't hear the old rumors abt opel sucks, expensive maintenance and replace parts, stall on roads. Those are the past history dated in the 90s. -------------------- http://www.ddflowers.com.sg/ |
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4rings
Aug 17 2012, 07:44 PM
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Golf more popular.
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Ttl1976
Aug 17 2012, 09:15 PM
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Astra gets my vote.
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Wllim1st
Aug 17 2012, 09:22 PM
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Go for a test drive of both to make a choice.
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