1997 Vauxhall Astra CDX Estate 2.0 16v ecotec from UK and Ireland

Summary:

A versatile, reliable workhorse

Faults:

Manufacturer's alarm system - dealer found that the rear side window elements had slight break, causing the alarm to trigger in hot weather. Dealt with well under the Network Q warrantee.

General Comments:

Very pleased with car. Practical, good performance, reliable, servicing & parts far less cost than similar offerings from Volkswagen - almost half in most cases.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 16th August, 2000

1997 Vauxhall Astra GSi 2.0 petrol from UK and Ireland

Summary:

Quick reliable motor

Faults:

Exhaust bracket failed after 12,000 miles.

After a lot of hard line persuasion the dealer picked up the labour costs.

Poor paint finish on the front bumper means stone chips galore.

General Comments:

Very thirsty for petrol - about 34 miles to the gallon taking it fairly easy.

Would have expected more creature comforts from top of the range model.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 8th June, 2000

1997 Vauxhall Astra LS 1.4i petrol from UK and Ireland

Faults:

Electrics failed, gearbox rattled.

General Comments:

As I said a good car but a pity about the dealers.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 18th April, 1998

1997 Vauxhall Astra SRi 1.8i petrol from UK and Ireland

Faults:

Engine mountings, water pump, alternator, battery, distributor cap, exhaust, electrics, brakes front & rear (need constant bleeding), heating, suspension.

General Comments:

Biggest waste of money ever!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 31st March, 1998

1997 Vauxhall Astra LS 1.4 16v petrol from UK and Ireland

Faults:

Only had it 4 months, but nothing has gone wrong yet.

General Comments:

Reasonably fast yet economical. However, ride quality is poor, probably not helped by the 15" alloys fitted as standard to the '97 model year. Overall a good car.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 25th March, 1998

1997 Vauxhall Astra Sport 2.0 16v petrol from UK and Ireland

Faults:

The odd loose nuts (doors), minor irritants but all resolved under warranty.

General Comments:

Generally a very competent and capable car and spacious and economical with a willing engine... a car for all occasions.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 28th October, 1997

27th Dec 2000, 15:38

Have owned a 1997 'P' 5 door, Astra 2.0 Sport for 2 years, 43,000 miles.

Driver's seat has broken. Required a new seat back frame, and material. Total cost £540 approx. Vauxhall have agreed to pay 70%. Is this a common fault?

Love the car.

30th Sep 2001, 16:49

I have a Vauxhall Astra 1.6 16v Sport, there has been serious performance issues since the day I bought the car. First of all, the car 'stuttered' in every gear at any speed. Vauxhall changed the EGR valve (there was still an issue). Next they said it may be 'sticky valves' and suggested replacing them. Before that could happen the cam belt snapped at 40,000 miles, for that I needed a new head. Problem was still there (even with new valves etc). After a road test they suggest replacing the ECU, this has gone on for 18 months, no fix yet, I'm gonna get rid of the car.

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