Faults:

Had to replace the two front shock absorbers as the original ones were too soft.

Two headlamps went out.

General Comments:

The car is as quick cornering as my 1991 VW Corrado G60, due to very low kerb weight; approximately 980 kilos.

A bit uncomfortable front seats. Other than that, whether you believe it or not - it has been the best car, as nothing went wrong.

Faults:

1. The back seat has started to wear badly.

2. Timing belt was changed at 70.000km.

3. Many electrical problems.

4. Exhaust.

5. Brakes.

General Comments:

This is a very reliable car, however the seats are uncomfortable and the cost of mechanical parts is high.

The engine is good, but you have to rev the engine in order for it to come alive.

The air-condition is very good, but it's a bit noisy at high speeds.

The heater is very good.

I think that this car with a bigger engine would be better.

Generally, it is a very good car for both daily use in city and for trips.

Faults:

I bought my Opel Astra Wagon automatic transmission August 2002.Just last week, at the mark of the vehicle's third year, my right rear power window broke down. It just stopped working. I brought the vehicle to the dealer and they told me the whole power window mechanism had to be replaced -- it would cost me P30,000.00.

Why would a very well kept three year old German car have a power window suddenly break down. Yes it is three years old, but it's mileage is only 14,383km to date. I have an eight year old Japanese car (Toyota Corolla) but have never experienced problems with the power window ever.

Aren't German cars supposed to be more "durable/reliable/dependable" when it comes to 'life expectancy' of the vehicle and its corresponding components?

I tried to communicate with GM Philippines about my problem. I am still waiting for their response.

General Comments:

I am very much satisfied with my Opel Astra. This is by far the best vehicle I have purchased by far.

Unfortunately, my admiration for the brand and the vehicle was scarred by this problem I am faced with.

Faults:

The engine starter blew at 40000 kilometers.

General Comments:

This car is extremely fast. It has beat a 2001 Beetle Turbo.

This is one of the most comfortable cars ever made.

Also it is a secure car with 3 point seat belts and 5 headrests, 4 airbags, traction control and ESP.

It has a 1.8 liter engine, 16 valve, 130 horsepower, but with only 900 kilograms of weight, it can run 0 to 100 (0 to 60 miles per our) in less than 8 seconds. Once I reached 220 km per hour, and it felt better than my 1998 Audi A4. It is, definitely, much better car than the Audi, and it cost less than half.

The interior materials are 1st guality, and with almost 50000 kilometers, it is still like new, with no sounds in the interior, just as I bought it.

It has a standard 8 speakers BOSE CD stereo, that looks extremely simple, but it sounds better than the Audi's BOSE.

I love my car and it is the best thing ever!!!

It cost me $17000 dollars, almost 18000 with the import costs. I have compared it with the jetta, and it offers lots more than it. I have also beat a manual VR6.

The only bad thing I found was that the engine has no power under 2500 rpm, but after that, it feels like a turbo engine.