2002 Holden Astra CD review from Australia and New Zealand
"If I was buying it all over again, I'd buy something else"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Dent in the B pillar noticed when got home from picking up the car. so my brand new car had to go to the panel beaters.
Brakes squealing not long after picking it up. dampers were fitted which quietened it down. but still squeaks so I have to get a pin kit put in it now.
Rear windscreen wiper misses the middle of the screen. been in twice to be fixed and still is not.
Boot rattles. got rattle fixed at 1500km then boot wouldn't shut. got that fixed and the rattle is worse than ever!
Rear seat has a mark on it from the plastic they apparently used on delivery. Is not fixed as yet.
Rear door needed adjusting.
General comments?
After this experience I would never buy another holden again.
$273 for its first 15000km service on a brand new car is a joke.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 40 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 17000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Lancer |
| Date of Entry | 11th September, 2003 |