Vauxhall Astra Estate 1.3 L 5d (1984/A) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good value. Parts cheap from your local scrapyard!
Costs
Very low indeed, even when filling up.
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On the road
Driving
Fun for an estate.
Performance
Good for a 1.3, better than same age escorts.
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Living with it
Reliability
Very reliable. Even drove after I rolled it!
Image
Hatch was better looking, estate was more practical car.
Comfort
Easy on long journeys, even for 'L' spec.
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Security and Service
Security
Nobody broke into it, so must be ok.
Service
Never had to bother Vauxhall for spares - plenty in the scrapyard to cannibalise.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Justs kept on going and going.
Other
A good sturdy work horse.
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