[joe.bloggs1]

Picking up my new Astra SRI 1.4 Turbo on Monday. Looking forward to it. Hoping it doesnt let me down compared to the insignia i had. Pictures to follow soon!

 

[MarcR]

I went from an Insignia 2.0 CDTI (160) SRI Nav to the 1.6 CDTI (136) SRI Nav.

Have to say, that other than the boot space (obvious), the Astra is better in my opinion. Much quieter as well!

 

[Razormatt]

I went from a 2.0 sri diesel gtc to a 1.4 turbo and I'm very impressed fuel economy isn't as great on a long run but neither was the diesel around town which is where I do most of my miles now

 

[joe.bloggs1]

Ive bought the 150bhp 1.4T. Im just hoping it has the grunt compared to the 2.0 163bhp insignia i had. First time ive decided to go to a petrol and such a small engine.

 

[Razormatt]

It will have more than enough grunt as my old 165bhp gtc feels about the same as the new 1.4t only difference is the power delivery, the diesel is like one big force at once where as the petrol is a smooth longer power delivery if that makes sense

 

[joe.bloggs1]

It will have more than enough grunt as my old 165bhp gtc feels about the same as the new 1.4t only difference is the power delivery, the diesel is like one big force at once where as the petrol is a smooth longer power delivery if that makes sense

Sounds good to me. Just need to remember to fill it with petrol and not diesel. Lol

 

[Reachout]

Picking up my new Astra SRI 1.4 Turbo on Monday.

Hi, I posted similar question earlier tonight why not wait until the 1st March for your new car to be registered on a 2016 plate ?

 

[joe.bloggs1]

If i was to wait the price of the car would go up by nearly £1,000. I only paid £15495 for my astra 1.4T SRI in carbon flash. From what ive heard its a good price.

 

[joe.bloggs1]

The SRI is from £17895 if ordered from the Vauxhall website

 

[MarcR]

I have just gone from a 2.0 160 CDTI Insignia to the CDTI 136 Astra. The Astra is better performance wise.

 

[joe.bloggs1]

I have just gone from a 2.0 160 CDTI Insignia to the CDTI 136 Astra. The Astra is better performance wise.

Thats good to no! If your 136bhp is better then the 150bhp should be good!

 

[MarcR]

Yep!

I was worried too before I picked mine up. Gearing might be a bit shorter, but if it is it's not noticeable.

Pickup in all gears is good - this was my main concern to be honest as the Insignia would pull whatever gear I was in.

PS I haven't felt the need to use Sport Mode yet.

 

[joe.bloggs1]

I always felt the insignias gear box a bit notchy. I had the pre facelift and had 4 gearboxes in 8 months under warranty. I bought the facelift and it was better but how i dont no as i heard they were the same box. The power was good in the insignia but bearing in mind its a big heavy car. The astra isnt as heavy and it only has 13bhp less so hoping its nippy.

 

[MarcR]

The gearbox on my Astra feels much smoother.

Was out today in it and my daughter who is 12 actually said to me "this car is quicker than your old one isn't it" so if she has noticed it then it must be good

 

[joe.bloggs1]

Managed to wash it this morning. This was just after i got home tonight so a tiny bit dirty from my commute.

 

[MarcR]

Very nice!

Do agree with me about the performance v Insignia?

 

[joe.bloggs1]

Yes 100%. I havent used the sports button or tried putting the boot down but i am pleasantly surprised with the power. Trying to be good and gradually run in the engine!

 

[MarcR]

Yes 100%. I havent used the sports button or tried putting the boot down but i am pleasantly surprised with the power. Trying to be good and gradually run in the engine!

It's very hard to be good! I saw a Golf Gti going onto M4 and couldn't help myself. The young guy accelerated hard down the slip road and looked very surprised when I passed him almost straight away once on the motorway!

 

[joe.bloggs1]

There pretty nippy. I want to give the car the best possibly chance. Had some major issues with my previous Vauxhalls. I had 4 gearboxes in 8 months in my insignia. Plus a shed load of problems with it. Breaking it in nice and slowly. Must say though it holds the road very well.