2001 Holden Astra City 3 door hatch review from Australia and New Zealand
"Good when the faults are fixed"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Small exhaust leak which I had TIG welded (stainless steel) for $20.
General comments?
I too have found the characteristic of hanging on to engine revs (and in fact increasing revs on release of throttle) to be very annoying. So much so, I have written to CEO Peter Hanenberger about the driveability.
The Astra uses a dual tuned runner manifold arrangement which results in a volume of air to cleared on trailing throttle. The engine management software could be edited if Opel were willing I think, but this would upset the emission characteristics.
Transient emissions.
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  | Great small-medium car |
| VERY expensive to run |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 20 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 3000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Nissan Pulsar |
| Date of Entry | 3rd September, 2001 |