Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 2.2i 16V SRi 3d (AC) (2001/X) Owner Review
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Economy
Costs
No costs incurred yet (still under warranty). Fuel consumption a little heavy but is improving.
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On the road
Driving
Handles really wel. Chassis seems solid.
Performance
2.2 engine likes to rev. Nothing much happens until above 3200 rpm… then it's much better!
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Living with it
Reliability
No mechanical problems as yet, but many other problems such as a badly fitting body kit, doors not aligned correctly, tailgate/bumper moulding not aligned correctly. Poor paint finish in parts!
Image
Looks good. Has won a recent What Car? award.
Comfort
Suspension is fairly stiff but not uncomfortably so. Seats are quite supportive, although driver's seat is now squeaking! Very annoying, and after only 3000 miles, very poor!
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Security and Service
Security
Deadlocks, engine immobiliser and alarm. I still keep it in the garage though!
Service
Fairly good, bearing in mind that I rejected the first car on the spot due to a paint defect. Now with all the problems with this car, Vauxhall are going to replace it for the third time!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None apart from difficulty starting on one occasion.
Other
Heater motor burnt out whilst on the motorway - cabin filled with smoke! Very scary and dangerous!
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