Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 1.6i 16V Arctic 5d (1997/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Not so good once you have fixed the "MK3 ASTRA DESIGN" faults!
Costs
Ok, so all cars cost money. But the number of faults that I paid to have fixed on this thing is just mad!
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On the road
Driving
Does'nt corner well, Doesn't handle well, very little grunt. I'm sure driving never used to be this painfull.
Performance
Lots of rev, but no torque. Makes hills in anything other than 4th or lower impossible, and even then for a 100bhp car this is sort of hard work!
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Living with it
Reliability
Engine its self is ok, but engine censors fail windscreen seals let water through directly onto pollen filter and then the heater matrix. This completely mists up the windows.
Image
What image? (I still think the car looks cool even if it is not).
Comfort
Not bad, quite a lot of space
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Security and Service
Security
Dead locks have failed, but locks still work. I'm not sure if the alarm still works though?
Service
You can see what the problem is, but for some reason they can't.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
The cambelt and cam shaft censors failed.
Other
Cam belt every 40k!, If I'm right, Escorts use a chain belt that never needs replaceing
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