Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 1.4 Merit (60ps) 3d (1992/K) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
In todays market it's hard to find a better car as there are so many they're so cheap to buy and most are in a brilliant condition.
Costs
Very economical and very cheap.
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On the road
Driving
Good firm grip of road.
Performance
I actually have the multipoint version which isn't listed here, so just not it is on the 81bhp version. Very fast for a 1.4. I've topped mine aout at 125!
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Living with it
Reliability
No trouble at all (12 years old now).
Image
A few mods and you've got yourself a beaut. I put 17"s on, lowered it 30mm and a 2.0GSi 16v bodykit on. Spectacular.
Comfort
Not too brill, but you could do a lot worse.
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Security and Service
Security
Not like a sponge castle, but advised to put alarm or immobiliser on if it hasn't already had one.
Service
Haven't needed any so can't really say, sorry!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
It did have a new head gasket 2 weeks before I bought it, but 11 years? What do you expect?
Other
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