2001 Chevrolet Astra review from Brazil
"I'd have another one if I was to buy a mid-size car (or compact, by US standards)"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The "lambda sensor", which controls gas emission started malfunctioning when the car had around 40000Km. The symptom is the yellow alert lamp on the console turning on from time to time. No hope in replacing it. After some time it starts turning on again... I gave up replacing it as there's no visible impact.
General comments?
The car is great for it's category. Good engine (could be a bit more economic), good gearbox, elegant design and very stable, specially on highways.
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| The greatest car I'll ever have |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 gasoline Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 5 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 190000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Fiat Uno |
| Date of Entry | 27th June, 2009 |