Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 1.4i 16V Envoy 5d (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
£3990 1 year ago… I thought that was pretty cheap.
Costs
Parts quite cheap. Cheap insurance. Good on petrol.
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On the road
Driving
OK, considering it's a budget main stream motor.
Performance
Adequate. Reasonably refined at 80+.
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Living with it
Reliability
At 85k miles, doesn't miss a beat.
Image
It doesn't have one, surely?
Comfort
Adequate for shorter journeys, but I wouldn't want to drive to Scotland in it.
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Security and Service
Security
Clever deployment of a small engine, low spec and bland styling. Prevention rather than cure.
Service
Fine. Only use main dealer for service record and repairs by a good local independent.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None - very reliable.
Other
None - 85k and looks and drives like 25k.
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