1999 Vauxhall Astra Merit review from UK and Ireland
"It's a good car if you don't mind waiting to get anywhere"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
This model appears to be trouble for every one who has owned one.
After about 10,000 miles the exhaust falls off at the join near the manifold.
After 20,000 the electronic engine management system fails and for some reason the dealers won't replace or repair it.
After about 50,000 the plastic gear linkage breaks away at the gear box end, again the dealers won't do anything about it until you are towed into a garage by a rescue service.
General comments?
The model used to be a great car, I've had 5 of them in the past with no problems.
This one is terrible, its top speed going up any gradient will eventually fall to 40 MPH.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.7 diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 0 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 200 miles |
| Most recent distance | 120000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 9th April, 2001 |