Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 1.8i 16V Sport 3d (AC) (1999/T) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bought mine for £3000 with 50,000 on the clock.
Costs
Parts are pricey! Petrol not bad, I only do a few miles a week so £10 lasts a week.
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On the road
Driving
Handling is poor, hit a corner too fast and you will end up in a bush! In the rain you slide all over the place and the traction control button does nothing.
Performance
Poor off the lights, wheels just spin if too heavy a right foot. Traction control is SOMETIMES useless. At 50 the 16 valves start to kick in and your off can go from 50 to 110 very very quick!
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Living with it
Reliability
Had flat battery (my fault left the lights on!) and only real problem was alternator since then not a single problem.
Image
Very common but the 3dr is a bit rare.
Comfort
My Renault 5 was better, but a few options to adjust seat in different ways, also I'm 6ft 3 and I don't have my seat to the back seats.
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Security and Service
Security
Still got it and dead lock system good idea and immobiliser fitted.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Had to replace battery, alternator, front discs, pads, egr valve, exhaust.
Other
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