Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 2.0 DTi 16V LS 5d (AC) (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Economy
Costs
Gets through front tyres and brake pads like nobodies business and is as thirsty as man lost in desert
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On the road
Driving
Very fast diesel, beats most petrols in same class
Performance
Very quick, puts you back in seat when turbo kicks in
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Living with it
Reliability
Sometimes difficult to start when cold ... churnes over
Image
From front looks mean and moody due to front lowered spoiler
Comfort
Hard ride down to sports suspension
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Security and Service
Security
Deadlocks and immobliser...no alarm
Service
Cheap to service
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Engine management problems shuts engine down went back to dealer, but still not correct, uses a lot of engine oil
Other
Eats tyres very quickly on front
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes