2001 Opel Astra GSI review from Israel
"Very satisfied. Will never sell it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Fan blower heater doesn't switch to windshield mode.
Air-condition sometimes needs several "restarts" in order to work properly.
Manual gear would not shift into reverse mode.
General comments?
One of the few 2.2 in Israel, and probably the only one with manual transmission.
Very smooth, stable and comfortable driving and handling.
Power and acceleration felt only after 3rd gear and is quite impressive.
Engine power was increased to 162 hp.
Very economical fuel consumption when cruising at 100 kmh. (approx 15 km per 1 liter).
Overall, great value for money.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2L petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 95000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 110000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Golf |
| Date of Entry | 19th March, 2009 |