1997 Opel Astra club review from Bulgaria
"Cheap and reliable car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I had problems with the stop light lamps. Hopefully they are very cheap.
Also I had problems with my cooling system. All liquids were gone from somewhere. Anyway after 100 bucks and plenty of wasted time everything became normal.
General comments?
The exterior is very good. Also after 1995 the quality of the all Astra's grew up. Interior is very well done. The quality of the material is good. The car isn't very spacious, but at least the boot is huge.
The engine of my Astra is 1.4 16v and have enough power to drive normally. Its very economic, but unfortunately is too loud. I strongly recommend you the 1.6l 16v.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 112000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 123000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Opel Kadett |
| Date of Entry | 17th October, 2006 |