Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 1.8i 16V Sport 3d (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cracking car for the money.
Costs
Bits are expensive when somthing does go wrong.
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On the road
Driving
Handles well on stiffened suspension, but gets a little twitchy when pushed hard.
Performance
These things don't half shift. Shocked me!
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Living with it
Reliability
It hasn't broken down yet, apart from a sticking rear brake caliper.
Image
Just too common.
Comfort
Stiff suspension great for handling, but poor for security of fillings.
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Security and Service
Security
It was still on the drive last time I looked.
Service
Vauxhall were very unhelpful when my rear caliper seized. They wre not willing to sell me a repair kit and swore blind that it was a sealed unit requiring specialist knowledge to repair. Humbug it is!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
That damn caliper! It only takes half an hour to strip, repair and re-build.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes