Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 1.4 GLS 5d (1993/K) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cost me £3795 in Feb 1998. Had 60,000 miles on the clock.
Costs
Good fuel consumption. Did about 400 miles to the full tank, on decent runs.
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On the road
Driving
Handled okay.
Performance
A bit sluggish.
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Living with it
Reliability
Head gasket went twice in 2 years. Starter motor failed. Engine management system went. Mixture was all wrong. Air filter needed changing. In the 4 years that I had it, it cost me a lot.
Image
Looks a bit dated now.
Comfort
Very comfy on long drives.
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Security and Service
Security
Had my own immobliser fitted. No alarm. Had no attempted break-ins…
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Fair few niggly bits.
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No