Astra G vs Focus Mk1

SLITHER99

Looking for a car around this budget and therefore age (2001 ish).

I'm no mechanic, but can do the basics. As my budget stretches to a cheaper car, I wouldn't mind learning the ropes on other bits. Either one of these particularly easier to work on than the other?

fivetide

Not sure. My mate has a Mk1 Focus on a Y platre. It's now done 151,000 miles and runs fine but has electrical issues (central locking doesn't work) and rust in almost every panel but it does live outside and is a bit of a workhorse.

He's stayed on top of servicing though and it looks like the body will fall apart around the engine!

moneypooh

I have a T reg Astra G, less then 97K miles going strong

OddballJamie

The Focus is more fun to drive.

forgotmyname

Focus over the Astra any day of the week.

ciderboy2009

1.6 16v Astra G estate here - 173,000 miles and still runs like a dream. The only problem I've got with it is that the AC has died - not something I'm bothered about.

I only bought it as a quick fix when I had to give up my company car on promotion - that was 6 years ago!

richard734

Just pxed out my Astra G convertible, cracking car, I had the 1.8 petrol engine.

keicar

The Astra G was the last decent Astra.

Had a 1.6 8v which was a simple engine, reliable, easy and cheap to fix and harked back to the ultra reliable earlier models.

I have also noted recently that a lot of the early Focus' are suffering rust at the bottom of the doors, back and front. Have not seen a rusty Astra G.

Everybody raves about the Focus but the Astra G was an unsung hero.

OddballJamie

keicar wrote: »

The Astra G was the last decent Astra.

Had a 1.6 8v which was a simple engine, reliable, easy and cheap to fix and harked back to the ultra reliable earlier models.

I have also noted recently that a lot of the early Focus' are suffering rust at the bottom of the doors, back and front. Have not seen a rusty Astra G.

Everybody raves about the Focus but the Astra G was an unsung hero.

The H is a great car unless you buy the diesel.

rjhammond91

I drive a W reg focus, which is on 162k miles. Still going strong and surprisingly only has 1 tiny bit of rust on the passenger door!

Olduserpasswordforgot

I drive a S plate Focus,which is on 85k and running like a beauty, hopefully it sails through the MOT next month woohooo.

would like to upgrade it to the new focus next summer :think::think::think: