Comments on: 2009 Opel Astra spied

By: phillip

phillip — Fri, 08 May 2009 08:32:56 +0000

So Cupid I guessed you missed the “despite Vauxhall selling in ok numbers in the UK” part of my message. Not the sharpest tool in the shed are we?.

By: Cupid Stunt

Cupid Stunt — Thu, 07 May 2009 14:51:46 +0000

No Insignias – thats because Phillip the Insignia was only launched in late 2008/early 2009. Given that it takes about 6-8weeks to get a car then they would not have sen many anyway.
According to the SMMT (UK traders association) in the UK GM sold 3262 Insignias last month against Fords Mondeo of 2356. Year to date figures are 12994 v 11319 respectively.
Also the top 10 best sellers are as follows Focus, Fiesta ,Corsa ,Golf , Astra, Insignia, 207, A3, Mondeo, Zafira….As you see there are 4 of 10 cars built by Opel. How wrong you are. I visit Fance and Spain yearly and generally the vast majority of cars are PSA group, Opel, Renault or VW/Audi. Depending where you are in that order. So all your guessing is indeed incorrect old bean.

By: phillip

phillip — Thu, 07 May 2009 13:36:32 +0000

Looks like I’ve struck a chord Cupid, but the fact is that despite Vauxhall selling in ok numbers in the UK, Opel in Europe does rather poorly, which each model selling significantly below its generally more expensive Ford competitor. This is basically because Opel is a bit of a joke brand in Europe, a bit like Seat. During 3 months of this year that I spent in Italy, France and Switzerland I actually never saw an Insignia. Not one!

By: Cupid Stunt

Cupid Stunt — Tue, 05 May 2009 13:04:44 +0000

Oh No. what a tw8t you are.

Philip – The Corsa and Insignia are selling really well and indeed all are in the top ten sellers. How wrong you are.

By: Shak

Shak — Tue, 05 May 2009 11:01:40 +0000

oh no your a complete turd. You havent had many experiences with the latest euro models have you. But then again you probably couldnt afford one.

By: Oh no...

Oh no... — Mon, 04 May 2009 10:48:29 +0000

Please do not bring it here,,,It is a lemon…

By: Alan

Alan — Mon, 04 May 2009 08:58:00 +0000

Phillip, most opels have been like that, they were widely praised by the press when released and wins a bunch of awards, but a year or two later they are largely forgotten and no one buys them.

By: phillip

phillip — Mon, 04 May 2009 07:09:30 +0000

If the new Astra is anything like the new Corsa and Insignia, it will cause some slight ripples in the European market when first launched and then sell poorly.

By: Jimbo

Jimbo — Mon, 04 May 2009 01:48:11 +0000

What a shame we may never see it on our roads.
I wonder if Holden will market its replacement as Korean made the way they market the Astra as a European car…LOL

Not that I have anything against Korean cars, just Daewoo’s and the majority of Kia’s.

By: Cupid Stunt

Cupid Stunt — Sun, 03 May 2009 20:40:02 +0000

Looking kinda dull in my eyes. Hopefully the wraps will unceover a Corolla beater again.