Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 2.0i 16V SRi 3d (AC) (1999/V) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Purchased new for 17K, including all options.
Costs
Initally good, but now getting expensive.
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On the road
Driving
Great fun. Very sure footed.
Performance
Pretty quick. Engine has loosened up.
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Living with it
Reliability
Initially good, but problems with brakes and CV joint.
Image
Body kit makes it better, but still quite bland.
Comfort
Seats very supportive.
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Security and Service
Security
Alarm etc, although it keeps going off in the wind with the vents open.
Service
Initial sales - good. Service - very poor. Constantly returning for same thing, never have parts in stock.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Cambelt change was expensive, and parts were not in stock at the dealer.
Other
Rear brakes bound. CV joint gone.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No