Things I Like about the Antara

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Drivingmad

Discussion Starter · Sep 25, 2013

I like the strength of the body - at 1900kg I feel secure inside. I like the super quality of finish inside and out. I love the driving position, the seats and the light touch steering. I think the engine is fantastic and I do love to hear the turbo spinning softly with the window open. The chrome inserts in the interior and round the instrument bezels are nice; so is the big 95Ah battery. The value for money as a brand new car but pre-reg from Sir Arnold Clark saving £5K on the price was good too. Before I bought it I had demos in 14 other new vehicles, many of them boosted to high heaven by the motoring magazines, or should that be comics - butthe Antara is something special - smooth but robust. Brilliant! Well done Vauxhall!

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Grumps

· #2 · Sep 25, 2013

I Agree with most of that.

Scottyboy

· #3 · Sep 25, 2013

Glad to see another Happy Antara owner

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wilma08

· #4 · Sep 25, 2013

I agree as well I could have not said it any better.

Spantara

· #5 · Sep 26, 2013

Great vehicle I agree.

Drivingmad

Discussion Starter · #6 · Oct 6, 2013

I like the smooth and swift action of the window motors with one touch opening on all four. I love the solid thump of thedoor closures. I like the power when overtaking in third gear and the smooth engine note then.I love the set-high driving position and the excellent visibility. I like the solid reliable tickover. I like the smooth action of the heater and ligh switches. Even the wipers are smooth and silent, and sweep a graceful arc!

wilma08

· #7 · Oct 6, 2013

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Drivingmad said:
I like the smooth and swift action of the window motors with one touch opening on all four. I love the solid thump of the door closures. I like the power when overtaking in third gear and the smooth engine note then. I love the set-high driving position and the excellent visibility. I like the solid reliable tickover. I like the smooth action of the heater and ligh switches. Even the wipers are smooth and silent, and sweep a graceful arc!

That was so graceful and poetic could have not said it better myself

Love a sensitive man

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TisMe

· #8 · Oct 9, 2013

She had her little monthly problem today at just under 1500 miles, following advice from this site I noticed that she was no longer showing 999.9 when coasting, so, switched to a faster road, kept it in fifth over 2000 rpm, and 20 minutes exactly later, all done and dusted on the DPF regeneration front.

Good advice here.

TisMe

· #9 · Oct 11, 2013

Getting a bit chilly now, used the seat heater for the first time, liked it.

wilma08

· #10 · Oct 11, 2013

TisMe said:
Getting a bit chilly now, used the seat heater for the first time, liked it.

My daughter loves it she has been using it for a while she raynaulds so she is cold all the time, I used it today and it helped the pain a little bit it was good

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antara184

· #11 · Oct 27, 2013

Shame the "I like my Antara" has only a few posts. Although not a surprise. There are a few things I like about the Antara, it goes well, it corners well and it kind of tows OK and it looks good. I like the 4x4 system, seems to work OK, it's no Landy but it copes. As for being better than 14 other cars, I don't think so, I can think of two that are miles better and miles cheaper.

Anyhow, we all have different tastes and perceptions of things, some know cars and some 'know' cars.

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JR123

· #12 · Oct 27, 2013

antara184 said:
Shame the "I like my Antara" has only a few posts. Although not a surprise. There are a few things I like about the Antara, it goes well, it corners well and it kind of tows OK and it looks good. I like the 4x4 system, seems to work OK, it's no Landy but it copes. As for being better than 14 other cars, I don't think so, I can think of two that are miles better and miles cheaper.

Anyhow, we all have different tastes and perceptions of things, some know cars and some 'know' cars.

Yep each to their own, just out of interest which cars are miles better and miles cheaper - are you on about SUVs with AWD?

I would like to think I 'know' cars and I have owned and driven pure 'drivers' cars and I am struggling to think of AWD SUV which is cheaper than what I paid for brand new SE-NAV?

wilma08

· #13 · Oct 27, 2013

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antara184 said:
Shame the "I like my Antara" has only a few posts. Although not a surprise. There are a few things I like about the Antara, it goes well, it corners well and it kind of tows OK and it looks good. I like the 4x4 system, seems to work OK, it's no Landy but it copes. As for being better than 14 other cars, I don't think so, I can think of two that are miles better and miles cheaper.

Anyhow, we all have different tastes and perceptions of things, some know cars and some 'know' cars.

Just how meany SUV and 4x4 have you had that you know so much

I could give you a list of cars I have purchased over the years and how good each dealer are as well as the customer care I have received from each manufacturer.

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Grumps

· #14 · Oct 27, 2013

Antara 184 is obviously on here now to be controversial try and get a reaction from people so probably best to ignore his posts.

He's another bitter person who had a bad experience so everyone else must hear about it.

Being such an expert on cars its a pity you didn't do your homework like everyone else. Anyone that's compares a 4x4 Landrover to an SUV Antara obviously doesn't have a clue.

wilma08

· #15 · Oct 27, 2013

Grumps said:
Antara 184 is obviously on here now to be controversial try and get a reaction from people so probably best to ignore his posts.

He's another bitter person who had a bad experience so everyone else must hear about it.

Being such an expert on cars its a pity you didn't do your homework like everyone else. Anyone that's compares a 4x4 Landrover to an SUV Antara obviously doesn't have a clue.

Grumps I hate to say it but you are a wise man and what you have just said is totally correct in every way

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Dilligaf

· #16 · Oct 27, 2013

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wilma08 said:
Grumps said:

Antara 184 is obviously on here now to be controversial try and get a reaction from people so probably best to ignore his posts.

He's another bitter person who had a bad experience so everyone else must hear about it.

Being such an expert on cars its a pity you didn't do your homework like everyone else. Anyone that's compares a 4x4 Landrover to an SUV Antara obviously doesn't have a clue.

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Grumps I hate to say it but you are a wise man and what you have just said is totally correct in every way

Oh my god I think I'm going to be sick. I've heard of some sucking up in my life but Wilma you take the biscuit. Are you missing Antarius that much.

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wilma08

· #17 · Oct 27, 2013

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Dilligaf said:
wilma08 said:

Grumps said:

Antara 184 is obviously on here now to be controversial try and get a reaction from people so probably best to ignore his posts.

He's another bitter person who had a bad experience so everyone else must hear about it.

Being such an expert on cars its a pity you didn't do your homework like everyone else. Anyone that's compares a 4x4 Landrover to an SUV Antara obviously doesn't have a clue.

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Grumps I hate to say it but you are a wise man and what you have just said is totally correct in every way

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Oh my god I think I'm going to be sick. I've heard of some sucking up in my life but Wilma you take the biscuit. Are you missing Antarius that much.

Unfortunately Dill I think the lovely wise gentleman will not be back so I have to make someone feel special and important

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Dilligaf

· #18 · Oct 27, 2013

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wilma08 said:
Dilligaf said:

wilma08 said:

Grumps said:

Antara 184 is obviously on here now to be controversial try and get a reaction from people so probably best to ignore his posts.

He's another bitter person who had a bad experience so everyone else must hear about it.

Being such an expert on cars its a pity you didn't do your homework like everyone else. Anyone that's compares a 4x4 Landrover to an SUV Antara obviously doesn't have a clue.

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Grumps I hate to say it but you are a wise man and what you have just said is totally correct in every way

Click to expand...

Oh my god I think I'm going to be sick. I've heard of some sucking up in my life but Wilma you take the biscuit. Are you missing Antarius that much.

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Unfortunately Dill I think the lovely wise gentleman will not be back so I have to make someone feel special and important

I think you spelt impotent wrong.

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wilma08

· #19 · Oct 27, 2013

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Dilligaf said:
wilma08 said:

Dilligaf said:

wilma08 said:

Grumps said:

Antara 184 is obviously on here now to be controversial try and get a reaction from people so probably best to ignore his posts.

He's another bitter person who had a bad experience so everyone else must hear about it.

Being such an expert on cars its a pity you didn't do your homework like everyone else. Anyone that's compares a 4x4 Landrover to an SUV Antara obviously doesn't have a clue.

Click to expand...

Grumps I hate to say it but you are a wise man and what you have just said is totally correct in every way

Click to expand...

Oh my god I think I'm going to be sick. I've heard of some sucking up in my life but Wilma you take the biscuit. Are you missing Antarius that much.

Click to expand...

Unfortunately Dill I think the lovely wise gentleman will not be back so I have to make someone feel special and important

Click to expand...

I think you spelt impotent wrong.

I like that it's funny I am going to sleep having a laugh to myself now thanks

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VxrDilly

· #20 · Oct 28, 2013

Back on topic...I agree with all the positive comments in the tread

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