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Post Title: Opel Astra GTC
Posted by: haydar at 1:58 PM 8-17-2004

Watch out GTI... Maybe GM would bring this to USA under Saturn/Chevy/Pontiac badge

Post Title: Re: Opel Astra GTC (haydar)
Posted by: JoeArlo at 1:59 PM 8-17-2004

This is what the Malibu Maxx SHOULD BE.

The chrome accent and rear deck/hatch remind me of the maxx.

Overall hotness

Post Title: Re: Opel Astra GTC (haydar)
Posted by: mx5er at 2:00 PM 8-17-2004

Too much chromeage on the front grill and hear hatch. Otherwise a big

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Posted by: mtrainTurbo at 2:02 PM 8-17-2004

Sporty cars should not have chrome. Otherwise, not bad.

Post Title: Re: Opel Astra GTC (haydar)
Posted by: MEIN_VW at 2:26 PM 8-17-2004

Quote, originally posted by haydar »

Watch out GTI... Maybe GM would bring this to USA under Saturn/Chevy/Pontiac badge

If GM really wanted it to appeal to a broader range of younger buyers in the VW GTI-buying demographic, they'd be wise to leave the Opel badge on the car. The target market for that car in the US wouldn't be caught dead in anything with a Saturn/Chevy/Pontiac badge on it.

Post Title: Re: Opel Astra GTC (MEIN_VW)
Posted by: VdubChaos at 3:04 PM 8-17-2004

I dont like it...looks like Pontiac designed it.

Post Title: Re: Opel Astra GTC (MEIN_VW)
Posted by: Taimar2 at 3:04 PM 8-17-2004

Malibu? No way.

This car should be sold here as the Pontiac Ventura first, and maybe as a Chevrolet with a new name second. I don't think the Nova, Cavalier, Citation, or Beretta names are appropriate. Not to mention that Chevrolet is barred from ever using Beretta again. Monza might not be bad, people have mostly forgotten the horrid (but pretty) original Monza.

Post Title: Re: Opel Astra GTC (haydar)
Posted by: GTiandrewK at 3:38 PM 8-17-2004

Here is rear shot of Astra 4 door I saw in Greece.
Saw couple of 2 door hatchbacks on the road and my God. They look good.
Personally, comparing it to GTI, they look alot better. GTi looks bloated compared to Astra.

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Posted by: MB300E87 at 3:52 PM 8-17-2004

this is the same as the new Vauxaul Vectra right? supposed to be the #1 contender against the new GOLF in Britain... so says the magazines at least.

Post Title: Re: (MB300E87)
Posted by: Eolair at 4:03 PM 8-17-2004

Quote, originally posted by MB300E87 »

this is the same as the new Vauxaul Vectra right? supposed to be the #1 contender against the new GOLF in Britain... so says the magazines at least.

Same as the Vauxhall Astra, Vectra is a class bigger. Opel/Vauxhall = same thing with the steering wheel on a different side.

Post Title: Re: Opel Astra GTC (haydar)
Posted by: haydar at 7:41 PM 8-17-2004

GTC is the 3 door version of ASTRA..

Post Title: Re: Opel Astra GTC (haydar)
Posted by: 04RSR32 at 8:38 PM 8-17-2004

Mazada 3 nock off

Post Title: Re: Opel Astra GTC (20th_Ann_GTi)
Posted by: DELI DANA VR6 at 8:46 PM 8-17-2004

I remember racing against a last generation Astra, i was in front and we were in a tight bed and all of a sudden i look in the mirror and what do i see, he oversteers and does 3 360`s. I thought he was going to flip but he didnt. I stopped ahead and he came and stopped behind me all shooken up. His exact words transladed to English "this car handles like ****" "the chassis is too soft" hahaha. That was a fun day. I was in a Fiat Palio 1.8 16V for anyone who is curious. Lets just hope this generation doesnt handle as bad. But then again if its coming to the states they will make it an understeer queen so the average person shouldnt be worried.

Post Title: Re: Opel Astra GTC (DELI DANA VR6)
Posted by: TooLow2.0T at 12:46 AM 8-18-2004

Love it!

I wish Opels were sold stateside. They really have great looking cars right now.

Post Title: Re: Opel Astra GTC (TooLow1.8T)
Posted by: rbloedow at 1:34 AM 8-18-2004

Jesus - what is wrong with GM? Opel produced some GREAT looking cars, why can't they bring them over?!?!!!!?!!!

Post Title: Re: Opel Astra GTC (rbloedow)
Posted by: Dieselstation at 1:40 AM 8-18-2004

i dunno.. from the concept pictures.. i was expecting a sports coupe.. not an econo car.

http://www.dieselstation.com/a....html

Post Title: Re: Opel Astra GTC (Dieselstation)
Posted by: David Votoupal at 2:02 AM 8-18-2004

I'm sure GM will be onto a winner with this one. The previous Astra was a major improvement as far as GM compacts went, while conservatively styled its chassis was a step forward. Ditto the current Corsa and Vectra.

Post Title: Re: Opel Astra GTC (David Votoupal)
Posted by: Plan.B at 3:45 AM 8-18-2004

There allready is one in my neck of the woods with a Canada plates. I've senn 3 or 4 times.

Post Title: Re: Opel Astra GTC (Plan.B)
Posted by: Vroom at 4:36 AM 8-18-2004

I also like the looks.....

But then again, I also like the car that I could buy right now that looks very simmiler in profile.. (the Mazda 3 5 door).

Post Title: Re: (mtrainTurbo)
Posted by: eurotrash_pd at 5:29 PM 8-18-2004

Quote, originally posted by mtrainTurbo »

Sporty cars should not have chrome. Otherwise, not bad.

Have you seen the late model Jetta GLI?

It can be pulled off IMO, maybe not in this case..

Post Title: Re: (eurotrash_pd)
Posted by: J-Tim at 5:34 PM 8-18-2004

Looking good!

The more competition to Golf GTI the better, although Opel/Vauxhall hasn't gotten close to VW yet, even the previous generation turbocharged Astra still wasn't as a complete package as VWs.

Cheaper ? Yes. Better ? Nope.

Hopefully the new model will do better.

Post Title: Re: Opel Astra GTC (20th_Ann_GTi)
Posted by: Apollo-Soyuz 1975 at 8:47 PM 8-18-2004

Quote, originally posted by 20th_Ann_GTi »

Mazada 3 nock off

Post Title: Re: Opel Astra GTC (20th_Ann_GTi)
Posted by: PacerX at 9:06 PM 8-18-2004

Quote, originally posted by 20th_Ann_GTi »

Mazada 3 nock off

LOL!

It's a 3 door hatch... The Mazda 3 is a 4 door sedan or a 5 door hatch. Other than that, yeah, they both have engines, headlights and grilles... Care to point out the other resemblance...?

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