Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 1.6i 16V GLS 5d (1995/M) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Poor build quality, fast depreciation.
Costs
Good for old secondhand, due to fast depreciation.
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On the road
Driving
Suspension poor - allows body roll. Also let down by lack of power at low revs.
Performance
Wuite good above 3000 rpm. No power below this is fustrating.
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Living with it
Reliability
Always starts, but other failures not expected for age e.g. rusted petrol tank, brake cylinders leaking. Switch failure. Water collecting in driver footwell. Not as good as previous Vauxhalls owned.
Image
It's only an Astra. Very common car.
Comfort
Very good for class of car.
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Security and Service
Security
Reasonable. Dead locks and built in imobilizer on this model.
Service
Only used them for some parts and recall modification.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Waterpump and cam belt tensioner seizing twice.
Other
Petrol tank leaking due to rust (at 4 years old). Front suspension bushes disintegrated.
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