Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 1.6i Arctic II 5d (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bought for 3k 3 years ago and still going strong.
Costs
Stay well clear of main dealers as they only seem to want to replace everything rather than repair (!)
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On the road
Driving
Ropey chassis.
Performance
85bhp - hopeless at accelerating up hill.
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Living with it
Reliability
Head gasket went at 88k. But it was probably my driving that done it that day.
Comfort
Not bad.
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Security and Service
Security
No problems.
Service
Wanted me to pay over a grand to replace a number of components when only the head gasket had gone. Car has done over 20k since then. Replace anything for little reason.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Head gasket, oil through piston seals after 100k.
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