Vauxhall Astra Estate 1.6i 16V GLS 5d (1995/M) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Depreciated by £1000 in under two years.
Costs
Parts quite cheap when if things go wrong.
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On the road
Driving
Doesn't like corners or town driving.
Performance
Injection kicks in around 2,500rpm when accelerating in 2nd or 3rd.
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Living with it
Reliability
Only let me down once, see below.
Image
It's an estate, but not the worst looking.
Comfort
Generally comfortable, except on corners.
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Security and Service
Security
Has central locking.
Service
Parts not expensive, labour is.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Engine is quiet when idle.
Other
Suddenly had high revs on its own accord, due to a split throttle body pipe. Replaced by Vauxhall.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes