1998 Vauxhall Astra dti review from UK and Ireland
"Highly under rated superb van"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
We power chipped the engine and found the extra power made the van wallow as the suspension is too under sprung.
Power steering whines obtrusively through the bulkhead.
General comments?
The van is an excellent work horse and the power upgrade has made a dramatic improvement in drive-ability. the 2.0 litre 16 valve engine is phenomenal I would recommend an upgrade!!
Fuel economy is still excellent as the van will pull well from 40mph to 120mph in top gear!
I am now changing the wheels and tires for better grip to 16 inch 205/45/16 and will keep you posted.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 16v turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 99000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 104000 miles |
| Previous car | Peugeot 205 |
| Date of Entry | 13th April, 2003 |