spursmaddave Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Too easy to wind up some of you guys on here I did more miles in my Zed than probably most of you lot put together.... hated every single one of them, regretted buying such a heavy, slow, souless heap of junk So glad I have something else now so I can stay on here and wind everyone up Sent from the golf club... Too easy to wind up some of you guys on here I did more miles in my Zed than probably most of you lot put together.... hated every single one of them, regretted buying such a heavy, slow, souless heap of junk So glad I have something else now so I can stay on here and wind everyone up Sent from the golf club... Oi, you trying to take my job on the forum! No I am far too likeable Sent from the golf club... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 (edited) Too easy to wind up some of you guys on here I did more miles in my Zed than probably most of you lot put together.... hated every single one of them, regretted buying such a heavy, slow, souless heap of junk So glad I have something else now so I can stay on here and wind everyone up Sent from the golf club... You hated the ones in Wales by far the most Oh god yeah, a real chore Ask Will370z I nearly punched him on the nose after I followed him last year and he made me go a bit fast Sent from the golf club... Edited January 10, 2014 by spursmaddave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Yeah it looked like you and Mary didn't enjoy that run at all lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpy Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Brother had the Astra VXR in that lovely sky blue colour they do and was a very quick. It just could not hold the power down that well on the front wheels and snaked a fair bit when giving it the beans. Still liked it though and did the job Not sure why you were surprised it kept up, as a lot of people have already said most hot hatches will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easty Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 Well the older ones are no way near as quick as the new ones, normally I just pull away from VXR's. . . . Not to say there a slow car or anything!! But this one just surprised me as it stayed with me, and with the new figures it's got it makes sense!! I still wouldn't have one over a Zed lol No matter what anyone says I think they look boring as hell!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Well the older ones are no way near as quick as the new ones, normally I just pull away from VXR's. . . . Not to say there a slow car or anything!! But this one just surprised me as it stayed with me, and with the new figures it's got it makes sense!! I still wouldn't have one over a Zed lol No matter what anyone says I think they look boring as hell!!!!!! +1. The Astra isn't exactly a looker unlike the Zed which imo is still a great modern"ish" looking design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy78 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Yeah, let's see how desirable they are in 10 years... or 20... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Yeah, let's see how desirable they are in 10 years... or 20... If there even still running then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy78 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 I just don't get why someone would spend £30k on an Astra? When you think what you could get 2nd hand... 996 turbo, XKR, 370z, M3 etc etc. I know those don't have vauxhall running costs, but seriously why would you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 (edited) I just don't get why someone would spend £30k on an Astra? When you think what you could get 2nd hand... 996 turbo, XKR, 370z, M3 etc etc. I know those don't have vauxhall running costs, but seriously why would you? You could say the same about any car really, mine was a rediculous price new I have the original reciepts.... Headlining £1k extra A lot of new cars these days are PCP leased I think... Sent from the golf club... Edited January 10, 2014 by spursmaddave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 I just don't get why someone would spend £30k on an Astra? Why would anyone pay £30K for a Nissan? Swings and roundabouts. All cars are created equal, but some are more equal than others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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zed 1990 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 PFFT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Too easy to wind up some of you guys on here I did more miles in my Zed than probably most of you lot put together.... hated every single one of them, regretted buying such a heavy, slow, souless heap of junk So glad I have something else now so I can stay on here and wind everyone up Sent from the golf club... Too easy to wind up some of you guys on here I did more miles in my Zed than probably most of you lot put together.... hated every single one of them, regretted buying such a heavy, slow, souless heap of junk So glad I have something else now so I can stay on here and wind everyone up Sent from the golf club... Oi, you trying to take my job on the forum! No I am far too likeable Sent from the golf club... True, people don't like honest folk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arran Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Everyone likes different things that's life its not complicated Two completely different cars anyway 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 I seriously considered spending a lot more money than my HR on a new Astra VXR, was even in a showroom at one point discussing specs but thankfully I bailed lol. The Zed (especially the minor HR facial tweeks) still looks fresh today and parked up, despite the arches and bulge it sits looking very smart indeed. Nothing sticking out, no spoilers etc, just a good honest special looking car. The Astra is a good looking car but I wouldn't say special. Again I'm biased as I'm not into spoilers everywhere and boy racer looks...but then again.. I did nearly go for one. (sometimes wondering how much cheaper to run it'd be when the Zed running costs come about ) Power wise I'd love to see a rolling start on a youtube video between them would be good, but otherwise in the real 30-60, car park world, the Zed I think has the Astra for ...'kerb appeal' or whatever. Theres just something nicer about a car that looks good..on its own, no additions. I do like the Astra big wheels though... My only concern with the Astra when I looked at one is why is it so big?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Make up your own minds but I know which one I'd rather. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 You are spot on GM, that Astra looks stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 You are spot on GM, that Astra looks stunning Yeah very funny. I'd have the Zed thank you very much. Maybe I wasn't clear enough on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hensh65 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 They have done a really good job with it i must admit. I bet a set of mpss on those 20" rims would be eye watering. There must be a massive market for these at that price range when you take into account the new 1 serise, A class and A3. These are not to far over the 30k mark minus the A class and have straight line speed that would have 911s worried. I can see the appeal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoe Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Without a doubt the zed still looks amazing considering its age. The Astra is just an Astra at the end of the day. I'm not mocking vauxhall in anyway as I still think they make a good car (and I have had a few as previous cars) I do not believe it would get the attention a zed gets on a day to day basis Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I sat in the VXR at a show when they first came out. They are really nice cars, i'd certainly have one in a heartbeat…. Then sell it and drop a LSA motor in the Zed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Make up your own minds but I know which one I'd rather. See, one for the racetrack and one for the poseurs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddcboyle Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 If someone said theyd swap their new 2013 vxr for my 2004 zed, id swap straight away and keep vxr for few years. But I wouldnt go out and pay 30k for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipar69 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 (edited) I just don't get why someone would spend £30k on an Astra? Why would anyone pay £30K for a Nissan? Swings and roundabouts. All cars are created equal, but some are more equal than others. Because the One i wanted more than any other car I could afford (including the usual German alternatives) costs that much. I suspect the same is true of GTR owners. Edited January 11, 2014 by sipar69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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