Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 1.4i 16V LS 3d (AC) (1999/T) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Can't complain.
Costs
Not quite as economical as I thought, but not too bad.
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On the road
Driving
Better than my dad's '03 Focus! Driving position first class.
Performance
For a 1.4 this is good! Keeps up with my dad's 1.6 Focus.
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Living with it
Reliability
Quite good, but my one has niggling faults caused by incompetent previous owner...
Image
Quite good. It looks cool, but it isn't as good as the Mk3 Astra.
Comfort
Disappointing. Seats are firm and headrests don't adjust!
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Security and Service
Security
Good deadlocks, but lacks alarm.
Service
Haven't been to Vauxhall dealer yet...
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
It had a blown gasket before I got it and I can still smell the oil...
Other
Seatbelt pre-tensioners. Mine is now on its 2nd.
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