2000 Vauxhall Astra SXi review from UK and Ireland
"Cheap, reliable - wolf in sheep's clothing"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Throttle unit needed replacing at 40,000 miles. Cost £250 to replace.
On two occasions (parked 'nose up' on a slope after a previous very short journey) it has had serious trouble starting. Not a big problem, though.
Mists up easily; sometimes need the air-conditioning (in winter) to sort it out.
Otherwise, perfect over 3.5 years.
General comments?
The first Vauxhall I have owned, this one has been a nice surprise.
The car is comparatively cheap to buy and my 1.8 does around 36 mpg overall.
Good fun out-accelerating BMW's.
The suspension is so firm, though, that you need to learn to 'ride' it. After my first long journey I felt as though I'd been beaten all over with a truncheon.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 54000 miles |
| Previous car | Peugeot 306 |
| Date of Entry | 22nd February, 2004 |