2001 Holden Astra Convertible review from Australia and New Zealand
"Very good, if fixed"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The remote control for the convertible roof and doors does not work as advertised. Very intermittent.
Especially when the weather is hot.
General comments?
This is an excellent car to drive.
Very good suspension for the tyres and suspension.
Dealers still have no info or brochures on the car. Still advertising the wrong colour.
Black is a flat midnight black, not metallic charcoal.
Service depot insisted that I had to stand with the remote key pressed against the drivers door to get it to work.
Service depot has no service manuals or training on the convertible. Still trying to fob me off.
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| VERY expensive to run |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 32 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 1000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 7th January, 2002 |