Astra 1.6 and 1.8

[Acemundo]

hehe....sorrie ah.......i don't mean to belittle ur wife. the only thing is that, significantly more ladies don't want or cant' drive manual

 

keke.....i think if u really enjoy driving or has preference for torque, definitely it has got to be the 1.6 twinport

[Genie47]

Being the economy driver, I hit 5th as low as 55kph and usually cruise at 60kph on the 50limit roads.

[Aspri]

One more question (ok I'm lying - I may have more).

 

I also noticed that there's quite a bit of noise intrusion. Is that wind noise from the mirrors or is it from the stock tyres (Bridgestone Turanza)? I was expecting the cabin to be significantly quiet as the doors are all so solid. Does it happen to you too?

[Aspri]

No worries lah. She's asleep now!

[Magfocus]

Its the tyres...i am changing tyres very soon. they are the culprits.

[Magfocus]

I have tried but i cant! The gearing for the Astra is simply too tall...

[Aspri]

Thank you for verifying it. They'll definitely be the first to go as far as I'm concerned. It's a real shame as it spoils the whole experience (and also the lack of a proper armrest)!

[Magfocus]

The only model with a proper armrest is the Astra Turbo

 

Mine is aftermarket as well. Its something most of us Astra owners did when we got the car.

[Acemundo]

hehe.....hope u enjoy ur new astra

[Genie47]

Yes I've been told the Turanzas make you very tulan over the noise.

[Magfocus]

The turanzas are seriously a bunch of monkeys. They grip pretty well tho..

[Aspri]

Any pictures?

 

I hope one can get a better job outside than AE!

[Magfocus]

To be honest, its really hard finding one, unless you get the Astra turbo seats with the foldable armrests.

 

the AE one is one of the best ones around...

[Aspri]

Still considering though. Perhaps Focus 2 or not at all. If only someone wants to sell a second hand Astra...

[Magfocus]

Actually, why not wait for the new focus? That would be an even better drive...

 

If i could have waited, would get the new focus

[Aspri]

I'm definitely not whipping out my cheque book just yet. My wife ain't a Focus supporter. She feels it's too "high". I don't even know how she got that idea after sitting in her friend's.

 

Any idea when the new Focus will be out?

[Magfocus]

Launching this weekend. I know what you mean about sitting high. when i got my focus last time, i was constantly looking for an imaginary height adjuster!

 

you do get used to it after a while..and it provides a good driving position...a good view of the road ahead..

[Aspri]

That's interesting. To be honest, I never sat in one before. The new Focus' interior looks a lot like the Mondeo. I think I can afford to sit back a little for the time being and see how Opel responds to the launch of the new Focus 2. I'm sure a little price adjustments won't hurt!

 

Maybe a test drive is at the horizons for me. RM, here I come!