2001 Holden Astra TS - Equipe review from Australia and New Zealand
"A piece of European art adjusted to the harsh Australian conditions"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front brakes are extremely loud and leave a greasy black residue around the alloy wheels.
Seats lack lumbar support and tend to be hard.
General comments?
This car is a beautiful piece of art. The European design sets it a stage above the rest.
For a first car it has provided me with a high level of safety, comfortability and performance.
The stereo system is unbelievable.
When applying clutch on changing gears, the engine tends to continue on revving, which took a bit of getting used to.
It performs extremely well on highways and unsealed roads, leaking no dust and using just over 1/4 a tank to complete 250km's.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 twin cam Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 7 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 8000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 25th June, 2002 |