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2008 VAUXHALL ASTRA TWINTOP reviews

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Number of reviews: 13

Richard, Spain

Vauxhall Astra TwinTop 1.8 2008

All in all I’m very happy, two and a half years down the line after buying new. A couple of small issues with the computer that controlls the roof and windows which was sorted under warranty. And recently a wobbly and rattly drivers window cost me 50 euros. The car is absolutely water tight I jet wash it all the time without any leaks. Fuel economy really good on long runs dissapointing around town. For the money I thinks it’s great. We also have a BMW 318ci convertible 2005 and to be frank there isn’t a lot to choose between them they both rattle a bit roof up, the BMW handles better and has a fab auto box but the Opel was 20k less and is a little quicker. I also love that you hardly seen any where we live, I think there are less than 10 on the island! I would buy again depending upon the new version to come in 2012.

Submitted: 01/06/2011 09:24:53

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Mick, Hampshire

Vauxhall Astra TwinTop 1.9cdti Design 2008

I bought this 57 plate (registered 08) with 5k on the clock for £13.5k (almost half price) 2 years ago and its the mutts! Good torque, good speed and acceleration with a great 6 speed gearbox, smooth, quiet (as quiet as 18" alloys with ultra low profiles on shall allow lol), no leaks; had a little trouble with coolant level warning but since Vauxhall Approach (Andover) updated the software no repeat warnings. I regularly silicon grease (spray) all roof joints and seals and to date, touch wood (No not Catweasles toad); no hassles whatsoever. Its a great car and would recommend to anyone. My only quibble is why Vauxhall stopped at 150bhp? Would have much preferred it up to the 200bhp, which the diesel tuning kit would have provided but Vauxhall have stopped selling them :-(

Submitted: 22/02/2011 21:40:44

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Philip Ullathorne, Aberdeenshire

Vauxhall Astra TwinTop 1.8 Design Manual 2008

Had the car 4 months now and loving it. Coped well with the snow and ice and no leaks. Find it a bit thirsty ’round town, but no problems on a long run. Great to drive and what a head turner. Would recommend it to anyone.

Submitted: 31/01/2011 21:16:08

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Owen Jones, Lancashire

Vauxhall Astra TwinTop exclusive 2008

I too am having problems with my 1.8 twintop, I’ve had it two years with no main issues but now I am having problems with the electric circut which opens the roof and the boot central locking and heated rear window. It’s been back in the dealership twice in the last weekand they can’t fix it . I can’t get in the boot the internal alarm is going off constantly and the heated rear window doesn’t work, which is no good in the winter. The clowns at the dealership seem cluleless and now they want to send it to a twin top roof speciast in Preston to see what they can do, they think it is a break in the wireing harness, which costs in excess of £400 to fix. I got a lift to work from one of the people in the dealership and he admitted they have lots of problems with twintops and they have had several in the last few weeks. Even a guy when I dropped mine off today said he got rid of his because he had loads of problems with roof and went back to a normal Astra DON’T BUY ONE - PILE OF JUNK

Submitted: 13/01/2011 21:10:46

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Kath Smith, Northumberland

Vauxhall Astra TwinTop diesel xp 1.9tdi 2008

I bought the 2008 diesel xp 1.9tdi model- It is great. Has excellent power for a diesel and looks great with the roof either up or down. I would certainly recommend buying one- Had no problems (touch wood) to date.

Submitted: 04/10/2010 22:07:17

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Louise Sampson, England

Vauxhall Astra TwinTop 1.6 sport 2008

I bought my Astra Twintop in March 2010. Its an 08 plate. 1.6 sport. Within weeks I realised I had a locking problem. After several trips in and a few battery changes in the keys (which obviously I had done myself) They finally issued me new keys.... I also mentioned the water pouring in from the passenger side. Again, after several trips in and several water tests, door and window adjusting, the car was returned to me, still with the leak. Oh yes, and the power loss from the engine, the motor from the power steering needing replacing...maybe these problems distracted them from the more annoying water pouring into the car and soaking my children every morning after and during rainfall. Eventually, after 5 times in, the last technician has admitted to me there is some kind of design fault. The seals around the car are ’u’ shaped, hence they collect water like a gully. When you drive, the water drips into the car. It’s like having a dripping tap landing on the shoulder of the paseenger and the legs of the person in the back!!!!! This is why when they do the water test in the garage they can’t find the leak. The car has to be moving. The car can drip like a tap for a good half an hour....probably more but i don’t drive that far.. Now at last they are ordering me new rubbers, but if they are the same shape and style, I can’t see the problem will be solved...Looks like I’m getting them done and saying goodbye to the car I really looked forward to owning.....And now I can’t wait to see the back of it!!

Submitted: 27/09/2010 21:59:41

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Tony, Kent

Vauxhall Astra TwinTop 1.6 Sport 2008

A nice looking car which will only look nice while it is a current model. The ton of chrome is already dating, and the rest of the car will follow quickly, especially since the rest of the Astra range has been replaced. You only have to look at the new Megane and the VW Eos to see how quickly it has dated. The interior is drab and uninspiring. The seats look very dirty despite regular cleaning. The car is slow. Very, very slow. Don’t buy a 1.6! I had an Astra cabriolet before this. I wish that I had kept it. This is probably the most expensive car I have ever owned. Were it not for the fact that I would have lost a fortune I would have got rid of it a week after I’d bought it. It has been in the garage for creaking roof, failed roof motors, poor original paintwork resulting in panel respray and a few other niggles. The bootlid has started to rust near the handle mechanism and is due to go in for warranty repair. The service department at my dealership, Perrys of Dover, are fantastic. They deal with everything quickly and efficiently and nothing is too much trouble. The car is dreadful.

Submitted: 02/05/2010 22:29:23

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Ann-Marie Marsh, England

Vauxhall Astra TwinTop Design 2008

Leaks, leaks and more leaks. Has been to two different Vauxhall garages in the Midlands area and still having problems. Feel like it is time to take legal advice on this now.

Submitted: 17/03/2010 15:03:12

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Chris Parkes, England

Vauxhall Astra TwinTop 1.9cdti Design 2008

Bought this car when it was 12 months old, listed new at around £28k paid £13.5k. 9 months on I’m glad to see the back of it. Great car with the roof down, nightmare when its up, creaking & leaking. Bought an Astra SRi and now I’m a happy little bunny.

Submitted: 06/03/2010 12:59:33

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Linda Bevin, Surrey

Vauxhall Astra TwinTop 2008

Since buying my Twintop just over two years ago it has spent about 20 weeks in various Vauxhall dealerships with problems with the roof, first a creak, now a leak. Some research shows this is a common problem - check out the owners club for more information. Has really spoilt my enjoyment of an otherwise nice car. I am just constantly paranoid about the roof and can’t enjoy it.

Submitted: 27/02/2010 21:21:44

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George Bowman, Dumbartonshire

Vauxhall Astra TwinTop 1.9cdti design 2008

My twintop has been in the garage ten times since new, I’ve had problems with the keyless ignition, problems with roof rattles, problems with roof leaks. Vauxhall sent my car to Edinburgh to fix the roof rattle and they added two water leaks in the roof then sent the car back to go straight to another two garages to try and fix the leaks with no luck. Now Vauxhall want to send the car to Luton to have another look. My car has been of the road for 10 weeks so far, Luton say they need the car at Luton for four or five weeks; 15 weeks to fix a water leak? That has to be a record. P.S. Tech centre in Edinburgh put 395 miles on my car test driving.

Submitted: 08/12/2009 18:42:27

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Steve Doran, Lincolnshire

Vauxhall Astra TwinTop Auto Sport 1.8 16v 2008

I have had the car 5 months and compared to other convertibles on the market it’s a lot of car for the price. It looks stylish with the roof up and looks fabulous with it down; equal to the look of the Saab convertible which will cost you a lot more. The car seats 4 which is really handy unlike most convertibles which only seat 2 unless you pay a lot more. Leg space behind the driver’s seat can be a little tight but is manageable. The automatic is great to drive and the 1.8 engine is very responsive. The sports function is easily engaged with the press of a button on the dash and this really turns it in to a sports car, dropping the engine throttle and damping the suspension makes road handling really effective however this does consume more fuel. Driving with the roof back is enjoyable and one of the best features about the car. When the roof is stowed in the boot I can still get the family shopping in. This is a good looking convertible, a lot of fun and a great drive.

Submitted: 22/10/2008 15:02:48

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Kevin Sweeney, Buckinghamshire

Vauxhall Astra TwinTop 1.9cdti design (150) 2008

I love this car, I just got one as a company car . The diesel engine is fantastic - economical and quick. I found a lot of information about the car at http://www,astra-twintop.net very helpful when I was choosing which model to go for.

Submitted: 16/06/2008 10:11:18

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Number of reviews: 13

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