Vauxhall Astra Estate 2.0 CDX 5d (1997/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Excellent value compared with offerings from VW and Ford.
Costs
Generally good.
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On the road
Driving
2.0 16 valve engine makes this car.
Performance
See above. Will easily see off the stodgy Golf GTi and TDi diesel brigade debadge the 2.0 16v on back to avoid traffic light Grand Prix.
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Living with it
Reliability
No problems found.
Image
It's an estate, so it was bought to work, not show off in.
Comfort
Comparable with other cars of same class on market.
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Security and Service
Security
CDX has immobiliser and alarm as standard. Being Estate also does not attract too much attention.
Service
Network q seems to offer good back up.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Idle valve has been repaired under Network Q.
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