Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 1.8i 16V CDX 5d (1999/T) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Loads of toys - dirt cheap car from auction.
Costs
Excellent fuel economy for a 1.8, Nice & cheap servicing from back street garages.
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On the road
Driving
Confident handling, suprisingly fun to drive!
Performance
Not sports performance but never seems to struggle.
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Living with it
Reliability
92k miles on the clock and no major problems (yet!)
Image
Pretty anonymous, nice alloys on the CDX.
Comfort
Seats not as supportive as I'd have liked, ride excellent.
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Security and Service
Security
Deadlocks are superb - thieves coun't get into my friends, even with a crowbar!
Service
Local Vauxhall dealership are good but too expensive!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
EGR valve went - no biggie though...
Other
Rear brake calipers keep seizing up…
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