Vauxhall Astra Estate 1.6i 16V GLS 5d (1995/M) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
High price for low milage, but worth it.
Costs
9000 mile service intervals saw the dealers looking for work.
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On the road
Driving
Sold to me a wolf in sheep's clothing. Quick, but not that fast.
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Living with it
Reliability
Not bad. Has a tendancy to flood itself on a cold morning.
Image
Somewhere between boy racer and Grandad's car.
Comfort
Very comfortable, even on long journeys.
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Security and Service
Security
No alarm, but has an immobiliser.
Service
High service bills.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Ecotec suffers from emission valve problems.
Other
The cat let me down at 70k miles, and the waterpump at 50k!
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