Vauxhall Astra Convertible 2001-

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    This model in the 1.8 comes with so many extras as standard. I would suggest looking at the 2.2 if your not going to buy this model, as the 2.2 spec is the same as this 1.8. I believe that the extras would cost nearly £2,500 if added to a standard car.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Good value as a result of the extra's being added as standard to this model, however £1,600 for leather seats as an extra to a normal car is a rip off.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good road handling thanks to the traction control and the wide alloys on this model.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Its ok, but I find that the new diesel cars are as fast as this 1.8. I personally feel I would like a bit more overtaking power, like the Turbo version has.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    I have had a lot of little problems with my car, the roof keeps having different intermittent faults and a door panel makes some noise when driving. The car is a year old next month and the problems are from new and have yet to be fixed.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Looks very good, one of the best-designed convertibles around, only the M3 BMW looks better, but the price difference is phenomenal.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I find the front seats to be comfortable, but the rear legroom is not good, it does not seat 4 adults comfortably unless they are 5ft tall.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Standard.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    I have had several faults with the car. Each & every time they try to fix the problem, but keep saying that there is no fault code stored in the cars memory. I wish they would stop relying on this piece of technology & just try to fix the problem rather than trying to outwit me with machines!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Roof has several intermittent faults, they have yet to fix one of them after 1 year of trying.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes