Vauxhall Astra Estate 1.4 Merit 5d (1990/H) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
A galaxy of loading bay space for your sponds will test far bigger cars.
Costs
Cheap to insure, but four gears means more petrol.
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On the road
Driving
Engine has to work hard. Has floaty feel at speed.
Performance
For a small engine, surprisingly spritely if given the gun!
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Living with it
Reliability
Bombproof, Ace, Mega Brill. USE AND ABUSE!
Image
Lovable ugly pig dog thing. Great, love it! Pound for pound, best car I've ever had!
Comfort
330 miles tank range and a numb big end!
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Security and Service
Security
Never mind darling, it was cheap and very cheerful.
Service
Very good. Polite and honest, but expensive service.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes