Vauxhall Astra Convertible 1.8 16V 2d (2002/02) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bit pricey and does not hold its value well.
Costs
Good on petrol, even around town. Excellent on motorway driving.
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On the road
Driving
Handles well in all weather conditions.
Performance
Excellent. Nowhere near as noisy as other convertibles.
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Living with it
Reliability
Starts well in the winter, even in extreme cold and having been stood for a few weeks without starting up.
Image
Looks very similar to a Mercedes convertible and always attracts attention from all age groups, male and female.
Comfort
Seats are standard Vauxhall seats and are the seats from hell on long journeys. Doors are very heavy due to the wieght of the hydraulics for the automatic roof. Not suitable at all for anyone with a back or leg injuries/complaints.
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Security and Service
Security
Feels more secure on motorways than any other convertible when taking test drives.
Service
Very helpful.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Strange noise from either clutch or steering when moving away after it has been stood. The sound is as if the clutch cable or steering is too tight and sounds like an elastic band or spring snapping.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No