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Dec 07, 2010, 11:37 AM
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5 years, 5 months and 7 days...
Thats how long it took me from joining this forum to buying my first car.
Despite some of the advice I've recived, I ended up getting a 2003 Holden Astra SXI. I picked it up early this afternoon then pretty much drove straight to work over the otherside of town. Its got 195,000km on the odo. Thats something like 120,000 miles. It has aftermarket wheels on as well. Not exactly what I would have chosen but not terrible. They are the right size for the car and not overly flashy. They still look good so I'm happy. I'm pretty happy with it. Its got a nice, torquey engine (compared to what I'm used to at least) the gear changes are the way I like them and the steering isn't too light. The only problems with it that I can tell so far is that one of the headlight bulbs has blown and my feet are too big. My toe keeps catching on the bottom of the dash when I bring the clutch up. It also smells like ciggeratte smoke and every time I open a new storage compartment I find a few more buts. There is also what appears to be tabbaco all over the interior but a vacume shoudl clear most of that up. I don't have any of my own pictures right now. I haven't had a chance to take pictures durring the day and the only camera I have is on my phone, which I lost the computer cable for. So here are the sellers pictures.   
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Dec 07, 2010, 11:43 AM
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Does it have a little badge that says "V8" on it??
Thats what it looks like in the picture... Congrats, hope it treats you well and good luck getting the ciggy smell out. Its an absolute b1tch to get out, if not impossible.
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Dec 07, 2010, 11:45 AM
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^LOL. That says "1.8"
Nice car LoH....I like the look of the Astra coupe..and those wheels don't look TOO bad... Any plans for modifications? 
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The only "mods" Im planning on are a new bulb for the front headlight (changing to one that works) and a St Kilda Football Club membership sticker. Untill I'm off my P plate (another 3 years) modifactions would make the car illegal for me to drive as it would be a "high powered car" then. For the record anything with 8 or more cylinders or forced induction is also considered a high powered car, as are a few 6 cylinders. There are a few exempt from the forced induction rule though, The Daihatsu Copen being one example.
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Dec 07, 2010, 12:01 PM
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congratulations dude. Take care of her and enjoy the freedom that comes from having your own vehicle. Take pride in it, you'll fall in love with your first car.
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Dec 07, 2010, 12:27 PM
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Nice Astra LoH, my friend had one - it was badged as Opel ofcourse - was a nice ride... He had 1.6 16V + sequential lpg, it was closing the clock at 185km/h. Your should go +195km/h on ease.
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Haha, good to know but I'm not planning to try that out anytime soon. I'm neither a racing driver nor exempt from the law so I'll stick to enthusiastic acceleration as far as on road antics go for now. Thanks Jpete.
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Dec 07, 2010, 12:40 PM
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That's a neat little first car, I remember looking at a few when I was shopping. You will enjoy it no doubt.
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Dec 07, 2010, 12:49 PM
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Looks great man, take good care of it and be careful.
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Dec 07, 2010, 1:30 PM
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 looks in far better shape then my first car. Good luck with her, drive safely (and if youīre still in switzerland not too fast, cause thatīs quite expensive over there)
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I'm not in Switzerland anymore, moved back a few months ago. Come to think of it, income based speeding fines wouldn't have been too bad back in Switzerland when I was earning 1000chf a month. Still, I'd rather just not get caught.
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Dec 07, 2010, 2:36 PM
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Fusclass, yaar!
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I don't know why, but it reminds me of this...
  ...or maybe it's just me. Anywho, congrats, man! Enjoy the car, and be safe.
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Dec 07, 2010, 4:14 PM
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Exit, stage right.
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The pertinent question, how much?
Tis a very nice car. I absolutely love those body style Astras. The rear reminds me of this car:  Anywhoser, congrats on your new car and ULTRAFAIL for not getting in 2 days earlier. |
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