Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 2.0i 16V SRi 3d (1999/V) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
No worse than any other equivalent.
Costs
Not an expensive car to run - Insurance quite reasonable.
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On the road
Driving
Good to drive especially with traction - not so good however in snow.
Performance
Not as quick off the mark as I thought it might have been.
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Living with it
Reliability
Had problems with the combined immobiliser/electronic light always coming on after starting from hot -reverted to emergency drive all the time - very annoying.
Image
Looks good with body kit - gets lots of looks.
Comfort
Not as comfortable.
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Security and Service
Security
Good - I use extra security though just in case.
Service
Went once - however tried to rip me off with high prices for a part I knew the price of - did not get service and have not been back since.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Combined electronics/immobiliser light and light behind heating controls going out.
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