Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 2.0 DTi 16V Elegance 5d (2003/03) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Company car, list price was fair.
Costs
40+ mpg average driving, got 50+ on motorways, likes oil though.
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On the road
Driving
Good balance of comfort / handling.
Performance
Not bad, considering its a diesel, nice turbo kick.
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Living with it
Reliability
started first time every time, occasional random maxumim throttle, scary in 2nd gear!
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bland, part of the herd
Comfort
Good ride, comfy seats, eats motorway miles with ease.
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Security and Service
Security
No alarm, but its an astra diesel so who's going to nick it!
Service
average service, not excellent, not bad
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Occasional random maximum throttle, scary, dealer couldn't find an reason for it.
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes