Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 1.6i Club 5d (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good car for the money if bought used.
Costs
Not cheap, not expensive, nice upgrade from Corsa 1.4.
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On the road
Driving
Lotus... thank you.
Performance
8v variant can leave the mark quicker than 16v.
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Living with it
Reliability
Always started first time, never broke down.
Image
My fault, bought the red one.
Comfort
Nice firm seats, not as nice as sports seats though.
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Security and Service
Security
Still outside my house, but it's 8v, and red...
Service
Anything covered by Network Q was done without question. That said, only the electric wing mirror switch failed under warranty while I had it.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Front engine mounting 'disappeared' taking exhaust down with it. Not covered by Network Q.
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