Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 1.4i 16V LS 5d (2000/V) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Expensive in comparison to some other brand new cars.
Costs
Low road tax and insurance, but drinks petrol if you go to high revs for any poke.
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On the road
Driving
Handles well, smooth ride.
Performance
Realistically, the engine is too small for a car this size. Don't expect to climb many hills if you've three people in the back.
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Living with it
Reliability
No operational problems so far.
Image
Common as muck.
Comfort
Excellent for short drives, not bad for a couple of hours... but gets uncomfy after three hours.
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Security and Service
Security
Broken into with minimum of ease, and stripped bare within a 30 minute gap in an open air carpark.
Service
Vauxhall dealers are always excellent, especially BallyRobert Motors.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Refused to start one morning... apparently Vauxhall control cables occasionally need tightening.
Other
Door hinge loosened and fell off within four months.
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