Vauxhall Astra Estate 2.0 DTi 16V CD 5d (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bought second hand - initial depreciation is dire!
Costs
Reasonable insurance, 50+ mpg in daily use - not bad for an estate.
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On the road
Driving
Not the most exciting of drives, but generally competent.
Performance
Can be sluggish when cold.
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Living with it
Reliability
A/C has just packed up, otherwise 30k trouble-free miles (in 14 months!)
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Image? In a diesel estate...
Comfort
Never had any problems even on long journeys.
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Security and Service
Security
It's not been nicked yet!
Service
Avoid the main dealer. Our local Vauxhall independent is much cheaper and more reliable.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Tendency to use oil - approx 1 litre/4000 miles.
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