1994 Opel Astra GL review from Belgium
What things have gone wrong with the car?
- Bad tuning motor lead to pressure and starting problems after 30.000 km.
- Dynamo had to be repaired 4 times.
- Inside mirror fell off.
- Switch for warning lights could not be turned off.
- Motor gets overheated pulling a caravan over mountains.
- Small rust problems.
- Several leakages.
General comments?
Positive :
- accelerating well with acceptable fuel consumption.
- rather silent.
Negative :
- Poor reliability (in 150.000 km, it let me down more than 5 times (compare to Mazda 626 that made me walk once (battery) in 200.000)
Recommended Reviews:
Good Value for Money Car | |
  | Too troublesome for most |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Engine and transmission | 1.7 turbo diesel |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Date of Entry | 31st January, 1999 |