Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 1.6i 16V Sport 5d (AC) (1999/V) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Not great value when bought from new. Residuals terrible.
Costs
MPG okay, insurance amazingly cheap for a warm hatch.
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On the road
Driving
Great fun. Hard ride, but great around corners.
Performance
Good acceleration, fun round country lanes. Not the most comfortable motorway car.
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Living with it
Reliability
Excellent but power steering failure just out of warranty. Vauxhall paid 90% of cost.
Image
Poor image, but means you can have fun without attracting attention. No points on licence yet!
Comfort
Best for journeys under 2/3 hours.
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Security and Service
Security
Hard to say. Immobiliser, alarm etc as standard, never broken into.
Service
Always very good. Faults fixed first time and rental car given if overnight stay needed.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None.
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes