Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 1998-

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    £2750 2nd hand (I know!) with only 51400 on the clock. Previous company car

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    After full service (£130) can get almost 400 mile from full tank (mixed motorway & urban driving)

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Driving position is uncomfortable (compared to Nissan Micra). Little lumbar support even after adjustments. Good P/ Steering

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Responsive with reasonable acceleration & minimal roll on sharp turns even with full load. Reasonable motorway performance. Tops out at 4500rpm & steering wheel begins to shake

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Starts up everytime

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Driving a purple Nissan Micra (97) before so my street cred has gone up somewhat. Nice lines through out

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Can comfortably fit 4 adults. Good A/ C & stereo. Annoying wipers (set to wipe x6 if screenwash requested)

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Annoying x2 click central locking (x1 c/lock x2 dead lock) system

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    N/A

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Standard Ecotec no mod.

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes