Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 1.4 Merit 5d (1989/F) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Paid £250 about 18 months ago.
Costs
Parts cheap, even from main dealers.
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On the road
Driving
Understeer. Suspension very soft.
Performance
Quite powerful for a basic 1.4.
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Living with it
Reliability
Broken down once - alternator packed in.
Image
Dated and ugly.
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Security and Service
Security
Mine has never been nicked, but my mate has identical car and his has been broken into 4 times in a year!
Service
Helpful and knowledgeable.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Had no problems apart from a bit of burning oil. Good considering it's done 167,000 miles.
Other
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