2002 Holden Astra CD review from Australia and New Zealand
"Very very disappointed"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
BOTH sets of brake pads replaced by 62,000klms (brakes always squealed from new – was told by Holden this was a common problem with Astras – what the…?!!)
SIX new tyres by 65,000klms
Major electrical part required replacing at 60,000klms costing $240 (exc installation by auto electrician)
Major service at 60,000klms …..$840 later!
ALL WHILST STILL UNDER Warranty!!!
General comments?
In response to the person who claims 99% of Holden Astra owners are happy, perhaps you should do some more research!! Since owning my Astra from new, I have been astounded by the number of people with similar complaints to mine!
To compare Holden to Mazda or Subaru is a JOKE!
After numerous problems, I opted out of using Holden for servicing altogether, and chose to wear the cost with my local mechanic (who has since advised that it would be in my interest to sell the vehicle before anything else goes wrong - claiming it’s only a matter of time until it does).
Clearly naïve to expect nothing major to go wrong with my Astra in its 3 year warranty period, I have vowed never to own another Holden! I never expected to hand over $25,000 for a new car to have it cost me so dearly in such a short space of time.
Recommended Reviews:
  | Sheer driving pleasure |
| An excellent, balanced, stylish little hatch for sensible people |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8L Automatic |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 65000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 13th December, 2005 |