Hi from Victoria.

[Smokie1969]

Hi all!

I've just taken delivery of a new 2013 Opel Astra Turbo Diesel Wagon.

I can't wipe the smile from my face, it's just awesome! :rofl1:

Even though it took longer than expected (shipped by train from WA) it was well worth the wait. So happy I went the european route; the build quality & features far outweighed anything made in Asia or home grown (?). Also the runout deals made it equally appealling.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i194/Smokie1969/Wagon.jpg

Cheers!
Nigel

[Elliot_O]

Welcome! Nice car mate.
Those wheels look like a pain to clean though haha

[Smokie1969]

LOL Thanks Elliot!

I'll let you know in a week or so! :RollingEyes:

[dutchy]

Welcome to the forum Nigel.

[faneca]

Welcome along mate!like the look of the tourers

[Raisin]

Welcome to OpelAus! Nice car.

[Smokie1969]

Thanks Faneca!

Yea I originally was going to go the hatchback but the tourer looks smart, is more practical & is only a matter of a few inches longer.

Will be more practical for the long term....and I Love the electric button release so the seats flip down without having to open the back doors, very intuitive! :)

[JohnBu]

Congrats on the car.

Your car is something I would like as a practical family car. Unfortunately my wife doesn't like station wagons, so we got an SUV.

[hazrd]

Welcome mate. Always had a soft spot for the tourers. I assume you bought the one from WA because there were none left out east??

[guy 27]

Welcome to OA

[Smokie1969]

Welcome mate. Always had a soft spot for the tourers. I assume you bought the one from WA because there were none left out east??

Hi hazrd;

Yes that was the only place I could get what I wanted in the colour I wanted with the options. Even then I had issues, but it was worth it in the end. Was only around $700 to ship it so considering it was a mid 40s car for a mid 20s price, Im pretty happy! :rofl1: