Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 1984-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    average, no electics, but they wouldnt of still been working any way

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    £500 notes got me full ticket, 2 lady owners and a sound motor (engine was worth £300 alone!)

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    good, suprising for an old car

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    cracking 80mph in third!! for a 13yr old car day after day. look at work done and it was well worth it couldnt knock it

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    perfect after initial servicing

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    helped being glacier white with standard alloys, looked quite smart/sporty

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    really comfy with sports seats and numerous alterations in seating

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    crap its an old mk 2 astra!!

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    never went to dealer, either carried work out myself or used independent

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    new oil/filter, rocker gasket, plugs/lead, timing belt + aux belt, rebuilt carb + master cylinder (under taken my self most just cost parts)

    Other

    drop bar snapped, needed tracking, new brake pads/disks/fluid/sliders

    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