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Hyundai I30

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  • guardianangel
    guardianangel Posts: 384 Forumite
    photome wrote: »
    Horrible cars to drive compared to both the i30 and the ceed, although I can only compare the previous shape Astra not the current model.

    vauxhall dealers have not been great over the years either

    I think the new ones are nicer than the old ones. Am going to test drive both and then make a decision.
  • oliverr
    oliverr Posts: 418 Forumite
    The Astra doesn't hold it's value particularly well, if your choosing between the i30/Cee'd and the Astra I'd choose one of the others. More equipment and cheaper. Would still prefer something German/Japanese.
  • GolfBravo
    GolfBravo Posts: 1,090 Forumite
    The Astra is German.

    Astras will never hold resale value well since they give minimum 20-25% discounts when buying new. Insignia is officially the discount queen - 36% off (average 33% off across Europe).
    "Retail is for suckers"
    Cosmo Kramer
  • gord115
    gord115 Posts: 1,078 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Combo Breaker
    GolfBravo wrote: »
    The Astra is German.

    Only built in Germany-not exactly in the Audi/Bmw/Mercedes league....
  • GolfBravo
    GolfBravo Posts: 1,090 Forumite
    Built in Germany, UK and Poland, UK-spec cars are made in UK and Poland. Designed 100% in Germany.
    "Retail is for suckers"
    Cosmo Kramer
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