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)

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.

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.

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 just got one of these yesterday, lovely little ride . Verry cute !

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..

Lovely car,I have subscribed to loads on here but by far you re worth subscribing to, Great videos keep posting

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

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!

What kind of atf or break fluid do you use to replenish the soft tank?

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.

@Geoff Buys Cars Do you know if the hydraulic roof rams from these Vauxhall Bertone ragtops fit the early 1999 SAAB 93 Cabriolet?

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.

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 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 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. 👍

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

Yes the heated seats are extra extra hot ! The music system has been updated on mine tho !

Water proof the roof?

🎉 brother my car Opel Astra 2001 model in POLLACHI Tamil Nadu State INDIA.i like your car beautiful ❤️

I’m actually looking for one of these a friend of my mums used to have one and I want one now

Can 3 person sit in back seat? Children allowed to sit in back with open roof ?

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.

Are you seriously giving that car away for £10 ? So tempted As I love the car,and love the videos

Do these have cruise control?

It’s got the rare climate control too

Legend!

ABS Hungarian

It’s not normal Astra Bathi Astra

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

I Have This car and I can tell you It's better than All Of Those . I also have a mk4 opc