Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 1.4 LS (82ps) 5d (1993/L) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Common as pennies, so value soon dropped off, but that doesn't bother us. We run our cars for years. Just traded it in for £250.
Costs
Cheap for parts, cheap for servicing, 9000 mile intervals. Never used dealers, local garage found it easy. A bit thirsty (though not as bad as our new Meriva!)
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On the road
Driving
Has always been nice to drive. Could have done with PAS though, heavy work to park. Easy cruising on the motorway, even in its twilight years.
Performance
Acceleration slow, cruising nice. No stranger to fast lanes.
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Living with it
Reliability
It blew a head gasket at 52,000 mls, fixed under extended warranty. Since then only flat battery has let us down. Idle speed fluctuates especially when hot, maybe that's where all the petrol went. Did three successive long trips to France with a roofbox.
Image
Still looks modern and as up to date as some newer cars. Get nearer to ours though and you can see it's had a hard life.
Comfort
Very nice suspension, a bit wallowy on country lanes, but great elsewhere. Seats always been comfy and very adjustable. My 6ft fits it fine.
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Security and Service
Security
Never had it tested, though C/L motors don't last and cost a lot to fix (so we didn't!)
Service
Can't tell, never used them for service, but just bought Network Q used Meriva so I hope they live up to expectations.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Head gasket, fast idling.
Other
Rear parcel shelf colapsed yonks ago, C/L motors, eats bulbs.
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