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2008 VAUXHALL Astravan reviews

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Ben, Essex

Vauxhall Astravan 1.9 sportive cdti 2008

3 star review

Great to drive, fast and handles well but... The gearboxes on these vans are rubbish! Just google M32 gearbox and see how many have bearing failure; mine went at 40000 miles. It starts with a whine on 6th gear and then disintegrates. An expensive design fault that lets down an otherwise great van.

Submitted: 26/09/2011 09:35:56

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Ross Davie, Fife and Kinross Shires

Vauxhall Astravan sportive se 2008

2 star review

I’ve had my 150bhp sportive se van for 8 months now and had a few problems. Firstly it needed a new gearbox at 35000miles!!! Luckily just covered by warranty (only had 8weeks left). It has recently gone through its second egr valve, I wonder what will be next?

Submitted: 16/05/2011 12:48:04

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Simon Templeman, Derbyshire

Vauxhall Astravan sportive se 150 2008

2 star review

Just thought everyone out there would like to know my Astra Sportive 150 se van has been a bit of a pain for the last 30 months: 3 x EGR valves, 1 x condenser unit, several electrical problems all on a van that’s only done 65.000 miles, yes really 65.000 miles. Yes I am lost for words as well. But on the up side it’s very comfy and quick. The moral of this story is I won’t be buying another Vauxhall van again whilst I’ve got a hole in my wallet!

Submitted: 25/04/2011 10:44:57

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Johnny Edwards, England

Vauxhall Astravan sportive se 201bhp 2008

5 star review

Had van chipped from new 201bhp on rolling road, great van, bit heavy on fuel but thats the trade off. Nothing looks better on the market, the extras are a bit pricey but I love it to bits; top end is mental!!!

Submitted: 12/05/2010 22:04:37

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Lewis Entwistle, Oxfordshire

Vauxhall Astravan 2008

2 star review

I drive 25-30k a year. The company fleet is Astras, but I also often get hire vehicles, so I try pretty well everything on the market. Like a previous respondant, I am taller than most, and seating is pretty poor for more than a couple of hours. The long load-space makes getting at things a chore. The cab also is cramped, with small door bins etc. I tend to be away on site all week, and need room for odds and ends. On a motorway, yes it’s OK, but the high overall length is a pain to drive and park in London. Has it’s good points, but I’m not a person who goes for a van on it’s looks. The comfort and practicality is a let-down compared to say a Berlingo or Transit Connect.

Submitted: 16/01/2010 22:07:22

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Robert Whitmey, Sussex

Vauxhall Astravan 1.9 2008

3 star review

I really wanted to like this van as I currently drive a 2005 Astravan 1.7 CDT and I badly need to replace this soon. My mate has just bought a 1.9 Sportive so I had a chance to try before I buy. For a van it has a very luxurious cab with all the toys. Quite quiet around town but it became very boomy on the motorway, more so than my existing model (which has much thinner tyres). But what else can you expect - the 1.9 has large tires and they have a big unsound-proofed box to resonate in ( laws of physics innit). It was a lot more bearable laden. It handles really well and had plenty of power but I came away wondering do I really want out of a van. If I need a sports car I will buy a sports car. If I need a small van the 1.3 CDT might be a more sensible bet as it has 20% better fuel efficiency, it is still powerful enough to carry a full payload - you can drop a gear on the steeper hills if it’s struggling (that’s what gears are for I thought) and it’s probably quieter too.

Submitted: 22/06/2009 15:27:59

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Jeff Harbach, Worcestershire

Vauxhall Astravan sportive auto 2008

4 star review

I have had 3 model Astra Vans in the past so l think l know a little more than some! The road test doesn’t mention the the amout of outside noise from this model, if you have a passenger and are traveling on the open road, limit the conversation because you will have difficulty in hearing each other, much more noisier that the previous model...Jeff

Submitted: 09/04/2009 09:22:51

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