2001 Holden Astra CD review from Australia and New Zealand
"Great small-medium car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
- So far nothing has gone wrong *touchwood* as I am still running the car in.
- Dark interior shows up small dirt easily.
- Brake dust is still a MAJOR issue even on the 2002 spec Astra despite is being revised. After 70 km driving after just cleaning it shows black dust on the alloys.
- Cornering isn't as good as the SRi.
- Alloy wheels design is ugly.
- Holden badge is ugly. Holden should at least have Opel and Vauxhall badges as an option (Holden are you listening? profits can be made here!)
- 15" wheels look small.
- Narrower track (for both SRi and CD) than the City version.
- No aftermarket alloys look good on an Astra.
General comments?
- ABS doesn't harm the pedal feel. Feels like a car without ABS.
- Fuel economy is great despite the run in period.
- Great power and torque up hills.
- Auto can be made to engage into full drive mode by shifting to neutral and then drive just before you want to put the foot down. (It just prevents the half neutral that it automatically shifts to).
- Ride is comfortable for its function. (i.e small family car).
- Prewired fog lights at the factory.
- Seats feel comfortable. SRi seats have more lateral support.
- Electro steering is good, but detracts a bit of feel at speeds.
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  | Overall its just an all round good car, although some problems are anoying and parts are expensive |
| 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 | 1.8L petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 7 miles |
| Most recent distance | 500 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Camry |
| Date of Entry | 12th January, 2002 |