Just got my self a Astra convertible and I love it and the paint still in good condition and runs like a dream but I’m thinking about getting it wrapped in a cool colour.Convertibles Rock and no fart smells when top is down with the hubby on a Sunday drive.😁🐨🇦🇺
I love my Astra Convertible, such a great car for not a lot of money. I've got the 2.0 turbo version and it is a quick car. I've also got a 2.2 litre which I had before the turbo. Sadly its just sat doing nothing. My wife also has a 2.2 coupe Astra, which is our less impractical car.
Hi There Geoff, I have a 2002 Astra Bertone 2.2 I've owned the car for I think nearly 7 years, However I only paid £350 for mine it came with a private plate, and a new engine that had only done 60k. At Present my Astra has only done 149500 miles I believe when I bought it had only done around 142k -144k so its been parked up a lot of the time and sadly vandalized a few times Aerial and drivers door case and most recently damage to the bonnet. Forgot mention it came with damage on the rear quarter and cracked rear bumper which a bumper was supplied with car. I personally believe if I had my own place with a cool garage that I could keep my cars safe I'd really spend money on it. Last week or so for I think the first time ever in my ownership I had the roof cleaned It came out amazingly clean I just loved watching all the dirt n grime that came out of it.. So going into required jobs on the car, I do believe it would benefit from a rear box on exhaust system. The rear bumper needs replacing and rear quarter needs doing it lets the cars general appearance down. The only other thing Id love to do is source a full black leather interior, oh and possibly put 4 good brand tyres on. Within my car collection I have a Mercedes CLK 320 again a 52 plate car, I only paid £1200 back 7 years ago when I turned 52,and last November 2022 I bought a Vauxhall Astra Twin Top 1.9 CDTI Design and also own Audi A6 2.7 TDI Estate Auto 2007 plate What a car full luxury and I sadly feel I love the car more than my others. Given my disabilities. My last vehicle and the newest of the lot is my 2014 old shape transit LWB High Top van again its not done that much mileage around 130k and its the reason my other 2 main convertibles have been neglected because I financed it and my actual plans never really worked out, but time will tell. Anything I do in future is purely based on a hobby. Just one ask...? What are your views on My idea of purchasing a beautiful XJ8 4.0 LWB Jaguar 2001 year plate..? Did have a Jaguar XJ8 before and while in my 1st year trying to make ends meet I sadly lost my car over a £600 quid bill which Id like to add I had paid £360 of this bill towards the garage, My other cars was a Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 CDTI with a few miles on its BELT 219.998 didn't make the 220.000 and 5000 miles I had hoped, had some great journeys in this car great at carrying lots of gear in it.. My other little car my "pocket rocket" MGF se in Wedgewood blue it was actually the lowest mileage car of my fleet at just 82.000 miles.. The 2019 or 2018 MOT cost me £635 to renew its 12 months and I just felt that the same issues would be flagged up. Very few minor issues like the boot release for the bonnet which stretched and the door not closing in winter (pet hate)and regular flat battery.. I saw no future for it because it never came with solid service history.. So I literally gave it scrap guy free... Lucky for him.. I am actually called Tim and I am a guy heading for 60 years of age.. Future plans Bungalow with great drive and nice size garage and keep my vehicles 100% safe and buy a couple more cars to add to the fleet MGF SE / AND TF 135 sprint oh Two Jaguars the one mentioned and a Alum bodied one say 2007/08 plate.. Sovereign. My car collection is valued around £5000 (purchased prices)not the van that's £5k + Totally agree on your question, Astra Bertone convertible Is most aggreebly one of the nicer convertibles to own And I do love a few of the colour shades they come in..
Had one of these as my first car. Previous owners had taken very good care of it for the best part of 10 years and I endeavoured to do the same. Ended up selling it in immaculate condition so I could get a rusty old MX-5 once insurance prices dropped to realistic levels for me. The new owner apparently crashed and wrote it off within a few months of buying it... Needless to say I was gutted after all the care I had given it. I often wonder how long I would have had it if I wasn't so fixated on getting an MX-5. It sure was a sluggish tank to drive in comparison though!
Hello, I would like to ask you something why the roof can stick to the opening and need help by hand while there is oil in the container, does it need better lubrication at the opening points?
I had forgotten about this version of the Astra as a Cabrio, got to say I much prefer this over the hatch, the styling of the hatchback left me feeling cold.
I have just bought this car 😂 the boot lid is damaged and the Radio is shocking, seats are comfortable the paint work is OK it needs a new exhaust and the break calipers need re paining other than that it's a decent little run around
I’ve just bought this car yesterday. I love it. Beautiful interior and comfortable throughout. As you say shiny new blue callipers and there is slight damage to the boot lid as described but thank you for making the car sound again. I am really chuffed with it. It’s returned home to Salford/Cheetham Hill 😊
I made almost 370000km with my poorly maintained Z18XE Astra G sport line. Follow the service plan an keep the rust in check and that lovely car will NEVER let you down. 👍
Now is the time to buy one but take some one with you if you dont know what your looking at it's easy to buy a wrong un be careful I say take ya time plenty of them out there
You can sit children in the back with the roof open. I have never heard of that restriction before. Certainly ok in the UK and France. The car will seat four adults. It's a good size. It works well with kids in child seats as there is plenty of room for their sticking out straight legs!
Bought ours in 2004 when it was a year old from Network Q. I had been in the car business for a little while and for a great deal. It had 13k miles on the clock. Now it has 73k. Inexpensive to service and for parts. Done it myself for the past 12 years. We have the 2.2 all singing and dancing model. Bought as we needed a four seater that could for child's seats in the back without them having their legs crushed by the front seats. At the time looked at the Audi. Far too expensive. Same with the facelift Saab. BMW just silly money. Megane too small and front screen raked too close to your face. What Car rated it at the time as the best value convertible. Regularly get 34mpg, more on a long motorway run.
@@GeoffBuysCars We still have it. I forgot to mention in my first posting about the size of the boot. For a convertible, it's very large. Plus, if you are going on a long journey and don't plan to lower the roof, you can utilise the space where the roof folds into. It's a waterproof area that will hold quite a lot. The roof failed to open a while ago and it took me a while to sort the problem. Turned out one of the hydraulic hoses had split. (There are ten of them). Identified the hose, which was a little difficult as the number had disintegrated (they are all different lengths). Found a company in Exeter that supplied one for about £50. Topping the hydraulic oil up is a little difficult as the hole is between the minimum and maximum levels. Fortunately, we have a sloping drive, so jacked up the rear offside wheel until it's high enough to fill and fit the plug. Resetting the roof was a little difficult. I have an OP-Com which cleared the fault, but the roof wouldn't reset and the code would reappear. I assumed it was the roof ECU which I sent off to be tested. It came back with no faults found, but also with detailed instructions on how to reset the roof. Wind it open with the key and set it back under the cover. Clear the fault code, then operate the roof. I'd like to get the car wrapped as the paint is tired in places, but can't find anyone to do it. Maybe the model is too old for the vinyl cutting machines. It's not worth a lot of money, but to replace it for a newer car to the same spec seems a waste of time and money. Maybe it will be a collectors car if I can keep it long enough! The only new parts have been those that wear such as brakes and track rod ends. Two new ABS hubs, which weren't dear and a new windscreen after it cracked. Tyres when required. The wiper linkage seizes up every couple of years. I take it apart, give it a good clean and use a fine emery paper on the swivels, then grease and reassemble. The head unit has packed up twice. I might see if someone can refurbish it as the multiplay CD is useful. I cleaned the hood using Autoglym's hood cleaner and reproofing kit. It came up very well. I will do it again at some point as it is obvious now where I missed a couple of places.
Great video,saw your post on face book,so I subscribed to your Channel,great looking car,have been wanting 1 for ages,but worried about the cost of roof repairs incase it breaks down,and yes your right,1 of the best looking convertibles with the roof down
These are the worst convertibles to be ever made they are horrific there nothing but chav cars. The Peugeot 307cc and the Renault megane of this era were far better the 307cc was the best in its class. The vauxhall was garbage
You've not justified what you have said at all. I tried both of those cars and several others when searching for a convertible that would seat four comfortably. In our opinion, this car far exceeded our expectations. It's done us proud for for 18 years (Today! I just looked at the delivery slip). I would love another and would seriously consider another ragtop like this, but what's the point in changing, What extra would I get for more money, We will keep it as long as we can.
Geoff. I now own this car lol. I love it. I mean this particular car not just an Astra lol. Bought it yesterday 18/04/2024 (Minus the Fish)
Just got my self a Astra convertible and I love it and the paint still in good condition and runs like a dream but I’m thinking about getting it wrapped in a cool colour.Convertibles Rock and no fart smells when top is down with the hubby on a Sunday drive.😁🐨🇦🇺
these are great little cars for the money!
I love my Astra Convertible, such a great car for not a lot of money.
I've got the 2.0 turbo version and it is a quick car. I've also got a 2.2 litre which I had before the turbo. Sadly its just sat doing nothing.
My wife also has a 2.2 coupe Astra, which is our less impractical car.
Hi There Geoff, I have a 2002 Astra Bertone 2.2 I've owned the car for I think nearly 7 years, However I only paid £350 for mine it came with a private plate, and a new engine that had only done 60k.
At Present my Astra has only done 149500 miles I believe when I bought it had only done around 142k -144k so its been parked up a lot of the time and sadly vandalized a few times Aerial and drivers door case and most recently damage to the bonnet.
Forgot mention it came with damage on the rear quarter and cracked rear bumper which a bumper was supplied with car.
I personally believe if I had my own place with a cool garage that I could keep my cars safe I'd really spend money on it.
Last week or so for I think the first time ever in my ownership I had the roof cleaned It came out amazingly clean I just loved watching all the dirt n grime that came out of it..
So going into required jobs on the car, I do believe it would benefit from a rear box on exhaust system.
The rear bumper needs replacing and rear quarter needs doing it lets the cars general appearance down.
The only other thing Id love to do is source a full black leather interior, oh and possibly put 4 good brand tyres on.
Within my car collection I have a Mercedes CLK 320 again a 52 plate car, I only paid £1200 back 7 years ago when I turned 52,and last November 2022 I bought a Vauxhall Astra Twin Top 1.9 CDTI Design and also own Audi A6 2.7 TDI Estate Auto 2007 plate What a car full luxury and I sadly feel I love the car more than my others. Given my disabilities.
My last vehicle and the newest of the lot is my 2014 old shape transit LWB High Top van again its not done that much mileage around 130k and its the reason my other 2 main convertibles have been neglected because I financed it and my actual plans never really worked out, but time will tell. Anything I do in future is purely based on a hobby.
Just one ask...? What are your views on My idea of purchasing a beautiful XJ8 4.0 LWB Jaguar 2001 year plate..?
Did have a Jaguar XJ8 before and while in my 1st year trying to make ends meet I sadly lost my car over a £600 quid bill which Id like to add I had paid £360 of this bill towards the garage, My other cars was a Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 CDTI with a few miles on its BELT 219.998 didn't make the 220.000 and 5000 miles I had hoped, had some great journeys in this car great at carrying lots of gear in it.. My other little car my "pocket rocket" MGF se in Wedgewood blue it was actually the lowest mileage car of my fleet at just 82.000 miles..
The 2019 or 2018 MOT cost me £635 to renew its 12 months and I just felt that the same issues would be flagged up. Very few minor issues like the boot release for the bonnet which stretched and the door not closing in winter (pet hate)and regular flat battery..
I saw no future for it because it never came with solid service history.. So I literally gave it scrap guy free... Lucky for him..
I am actually called Tim and I am a guy heading for 60 years of age.. Future plans Bungalow with great drive and nice size garage and keep my vehicles 100% safe and buy a couple more cars to add to the fleet MGF SE / AND TF 135 sprint oh Two Jaguars the one mentioned and a Alum bodied one say 2007/08 plate.. Sovereign.
My car collection is valued around £5000 (purchased prices)not the van that's £5k +
Totally agree on your question, Astra Bertone convertible Is most aggreebly one of the nicer convertibles to own And I do love a few of the colour shades they come in..
I just got one of these yesterday, lovely little ride . Verry cute !
Still got it? Still loving it?
Same here just acquired this vehicle its actually not to bad gonna throw some cash into it try get back some those horses that escaped
geoff let me know if you get rid of cd changer . been on look out for one since mine was stolen in edinbrough 3 years ago . nice video too
Had one of these as my first car. Previous owners had taken very good care of it for the best part of 10 years and I endeavoured to do the same. Ended up selling it in immaculate condition so I could get a rusty old MX-5 once insurance prices dropped to realistic levels for me. The new owner apparently crashed and wrote it off within a few months of buying it... Needless to say I was gutted after all the care I had given it. I often wonder how long I would have had it if I wasn't so fixated on getting an MX-5. It sure was a sluggish tank to drive in comparison though!
Hello, I would like to ask you something why the roof can stick to the opening and need help by hand while there is oil in the container, does it need better lubrication at the opening points?
Had a megane mk1 convertible, had it 14yrs loved it ,never let me down in the 138000miles I drove it , wish I'd never sold it.
cars from this era did just seem to.... work, didn't they?
I had forgotten about this version of the Astra as a Cabrio, got to say I much prefer this over the hatch, the styling of the hatchback left me feeling cold.
I have just bought this car 😂 the boot lid is damaged and the Radio is shocking, seats are comfortable the paint work is OK it needs a new exhaust and the break calipers need re paining other than that it's a decent little run around
Hi mate I have the car now you can tell me something about it? Just purchased yesterday
I’ve just bought this car yesterday. I love it. Beautiful interior and comfortable throughout. As you say shiny new blue callipers and there is slight damage to the boot lid as described but thank you for making the car sound again. I am really chuffed with it. It’s returned home to Salford/Cheetham Hill 😊
Lovely car,I have subscribed to loads on here but by far you re worth subscribing to,
Great videos keep posting
Thanks so much Sean, spread the word! Means a lot to me that does. I just try to have fun and not take it all too seriously.
I made almost 370000km with my poorly maintained Z18XE Astra G sport line. Follow the service plan an keep the rust in check and that lovely car will NEVER let you down. 👍
they do rust but they are cheap to run and fun to live with
If a problem occurs with air vents/heater (1-4) could it be a faulty fuse..?
Yes the heated seats are extra extra hot ! The music system has been updated on mine tho !
i miss these heated seats!
Hi I have the exact same car but have a problem the left side of the roof won’t open while the right side will or wants too… Help if you can.
@Geoff Buys Cars Do you know if the hydraulic roof rams from these Vauxhall Bertone ragtops fit the early 1999 SAAB 93 Cabriolet?
I’m actually looking for one of these a friend of my mums used to have one and I want one now
can't recommend them enough. buy while they're cheap!
@@GeoffBuysCars are you still selling yours?
@@bntagrl978 no, it’s gone to a new owner and the blue 940 is the new family wagon!
Now is the time to buy one but take some one with you if you dont know what your looking at it's easy to buy a wrong un be careful I say take ya time plenty of them out there
@@Tiffany.1970 100% agree
What kind of atf or break fluid do you use to replenish the soft tank?
From the front it's just an Astra, apart for the redesigned front bumper.
Water proof the roof?
Are you seriously giving that car away for £10 ?
So tempted As I love the car,and love the videos
Yup! Have a look at the Win a Car section on GeoffBuysCars.com
Can 3 person sit in back seat? Children allowed to sit in back with open roof ?
no they can't
You can sit children in the back with the roof open. I have never heard of that restriction before. Certainly ok in the UK and France. The car will seat four adults. It's a good size. It works well with kids in child seats as there is plenty of room for their sticking out straight legs!
The car is a four seater, with four seat belts. So only two can sit in the back legally.
Bought ours in 2004 when it was a year old from Network Q. I had been in the car business for a little while and for a great deal. It had 13k miles on the clock. Now it has 73k. Inexpensive to service and for parts. Done it myself for the past 12 years.
We have the 2.2 all singing and dancing model. Bought as we needed a four seater that could for child's seats in the back without them having their legs crushed by the front seats. At the time looked at the Audi. Far too expensive. Same with the facelift Saab. BMW just silly money. Megane too small and front screen raked too close to your face. What Car rated it at the time as the best value convertible.
Regularly get 34mpg, more on a long motorway run.
have you still got it Paul?
@@GeoffBuysCars We still have it.
I forgot to mention in my first posting about the size of the boot. For a convertible, it's very large. Plus, if you are going on a long journey and don't plan to lower the roof, you can utilise the space where the roof folds into. It's a waterproof area that will hold quite a lot.
The roof failed to open a while ago and it took me a while to sort the problem. Turned out one of the hydraulic hoses had split. (There are ten of them). Identified the hose, which was a little difficult as the number had disintegrated (they are all different lengths). Found a company in Exeter that supplied one for about £50. Topping the hydraulic oil up is a little difficult as the hole is between the minimum and maximum levels. Fortunately, we have a sloping drive, so jacked up the rear offside wheel until it's high enough to fill and fit the plug.
Resetting the roof was a little difficult. I have an OP-Com which cleared the fault, but the roof wouldn't reset and the code would reappear. I assumed it was the roof ECU which I sent off to be tested. It came back with no faults found, but also with detailed instructions on how to reset the roof. Wind it open with the key and set it back under the cover. Clear the fault code, then operate the roof.
I'd like to get the car wrapped as the paint is tired in places, but can't find anyone to do it. Maybe the model is too old for the vinyl cutting machines.
It's not worth a lot of money, but to replace it for a newer car to the same spec seems a waste of time and money. Maybe it will be a collectors car if I can keep it long enough!
The only new parts have been those that wear such as brakes and track rod ends. Two new ABS hubs, which weren't dear and a new windscreen after it cracked. Tyres when required.
The wiper linkage seizes up every couple of years. I take it apart, give it a good clean and use a fine emery paper on the swivels, then grease and reassemble.
The head unit has packed up twice. I might see if someone can refurbish it as the multiplay CD is useful.
I cleaned the hood using Autoglym's hood cleaner and reproofing kit. It came up very well. I will do it again at some point as it is obvious now where I missed a couple of places.
🎉 brother my car Opel Astra 2001 model in POLLACHI Tamil Nadu State INDIA.i like your car beautiful ❤️
Do these have cruise control?
no.
@@GeoffBuysCars I just bought one few weeks ago and I noticed I am only getting 400km per full tank and I don't drive aggressive. Is it normal ?
Yeah my auto one does
@@tang4488 bro how much fuel mileage do you get with a full tank ?
@@borarider669 300miles 2.2 auto
It’s got the rare climate control too
oooh is that rare..?
@@GeoffBuysCars very
Wish I'd known that before now, thanks!
@@fonzypop You know this is in a £10 giveaway for tomorrow? Check out geoffbuyscars.com
Great video,saw your post on face book,so I subscribed to your Channel,great looking car,have been wanting 1 for ages,but worried about the cost of roof repairs incase it breaks down,and yes your right,1 of the best looking convertibles with the roof down
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These are the worst convertibles to be ever made they are horrific there nothing but chav cars. The Peugeot 307cc and the Renault megane of this era were far better the 307cc was the best in its class. The vauxhall was garbage
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You can't be serious?! the 307cc and Megane were awful looking cars with the roof on AND the roof off...!
You've not justified what you have said at all. I tried both of those cars and several others when searching for a convertible that would seat four comfortably. In our opinion, this car far exceeded our expectations. It's done us proud for for 18 years (Today! I just looked at the delivery slip). I would love another and would seriously consider another ragtop like this, but what's the point in changing, What extra would I get for more money, We will keep it as long as we can.
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Niece would disagree with the Megane, worst pile of crap ever had misfortune in buying .money pit