Vauxhall Astra Estate 1.8i 16V CDX 5d (2000/W) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Estates are worth a bit more - very practical.
Costs
Servicing costs very reasonable - spare parts aplenty on eBay.
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On the road
Driving
Easy to drive - everything's easy to use.
Performance
It's alright. Suffers from the inherent Vauxhall engine management system problem - quite rev happy, but terrible lag when initially accelerating. All my Vauxhalls have done this!
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Living with it
Reliability
Highly reliable. Loads around so get full service history and low number of owners.
Image
Common, utilitarian car. Still, it's very practical!
Comfort
Pretty good, spacious enough for five adults.
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Security and Service
Security
Deadlocks, immobiliser and alarm - quite comprehensive.
Service
Fantastic. Bent over backwards to accommodate requests. Extremely helpful staff. Made to feel very important.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
ECU failed - replaced under Network Q warranty.
Other
A few bits and pieces (head lining, grab handles, switchgear, alarm) had been replaced poorly or weren't working correctly, but again all sorted under Network Q.
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