Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 1.8i 16V CD 5d (1994/L) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
A good car could be of good value, mine has problems electrically.
Costs
Cam shaft sensor, crank shaft sensor, two more new tyres in six months, new exhaust etc.
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On the road
Driving
Rock 'n' roll, it wanders across the road.
Performance
Picks up it's skirts and goes, no worries about that.
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Living with it
Reliability
This one has been worse than my old Renault 5 GT turbo which is saying an awful lot, though it could just be that this one is the dog of the bunch.
Image
Dull and boring in my opinion.
Comfort
I'm 6 foot and find the drivers seat digs in to my back after only a few miles.
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Security and Service
Security
Alarm and immobiliser from factory have been pretty good so far.
Service
Couldn't find any parts I required.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Loads and loads, don't get an ecotec, go for 8v.
Other
Tracking may be out but garage cant find it and it keeps eating tyres.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No