2000 Vauxhall Astra SXi review from UK and Ireland
"Insurance friendly sporty hatchback"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have not really had much of a problem with this car although there has been one or two problems with oil consumption which I believe to be very high. However the dealer remains insistent that this is normal for ecotec engines so I will keep monitoring the situation until there is any change.
General comments?
Apart from the problem with the oil this has been a brilliant car. I am exceptionally pleased. I am 20 years old and wanted something a little sporty that wasn't going to cripple my pocket. The Astra was the sensible choice. The 1.6 16V engine is very perky and quite efficient. The overall size of the car is good too. Much better value than a Peugeot 106 (which I owned previously) or a Citroen Saxo and so on. I would recommend this car to anyone. Another year or two and I think I might be upgrading to a GSi. Well done Vauxhall.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 40000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 58000 miles |
| Previous car | Peugeot 106 |
| Date of Entry | 2nd August, 2004 |