Other Vauxhall Astra (1991 - 1998) models:

  • Summary

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Not much really. 60bhp 1.4 engine is extremely leisurely performance wise (my dads pushbike would probably beat it at the lights)

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    Its OK (my mum thinks it drives well)

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    not without power steering, but newer Astra's do drive well

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Dunno

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £300

    When did you buy the car?

    December 2008

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yep, a good car with lots of space, and my mileage money has just paid it off!!!

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Needed it for work as I didn't want to ruin my modded MG ZR

    What was the dealer like?

    Not bad

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Not bad - that is until you have to park or do a manouvere(see 'whats it like to park' for details)

    What's it like to park?

    Very heavy due to no power steering!!!

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Needed 2 front tyres, thats about it!!!

    What's most practical about your car?

    Loads of room!!!

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    There aren't any, except the radio...