Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 2.0 CDX 5d (1995/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Excellent value for a car with this spec. I payed £1295. 'Alot' of car for your money.
Costs
Nothing yet but engine looks a right bad boy to fix if it goes wrong. Also is ecotec, ie very reliable, but if engine fails buy a new car. Good mpg and insurance for spec.
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On the road
Driving
Drives nicely, but not as good as the Astra sport. Yet this is a pretty quick car. 2.0 16v written on back tends to attract traffic light grand prix though. 2.0 engine makes motorway a breeze. Engine is pretty quiet too.
Performance
Wow, this car goes. Same bhp (134) as Astra GSI makes this pretty nippy. Quite funny seeing those nova/corsa chavs trying to keep up, he he.
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Living with it
Reliability
2.0 engines are built like tanks so should last forever. Nothing gone wrong after 133000 miles, but ill be worried if it did though as so many electrics and complex ecotec engine looks a worry to fix.
Image
Doesn't look the spec it is. You wouldn't believe how fast this car can go by looking at it. Yet still looks lovely and less attractive to police and thieves.
Comfort
Very comfy, could be better though, nice black dash and ride. Driving position could be better.
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Security and Service
Security
Comes with fitted alarm and immobiliser. Quite attractive car but joyriders shouldn't be that interested as long as you peel off the 2.0 16v on the back.
Service
Vauxhall garages have the best facilities, but they are darn expensive and my little sister is older than the mechanics and she is 15 so i recommend going somewhere else. I had new tires put on and the mechanics forgot to screw on 1 of the wheels!!!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Not yet, but is built like tank so not expecting any problems.
Other
Look out for battery probs. When i bought mine, when the car idled the battery light on the dash flickered and the car would stall. This is because the belt that charges the battery was loose so needed tightening. Also front suspension mounts are probs.
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