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| Performance | 5.7/10  |
|---|---|
| Practicality | 7.3/10 |
| Reliability | 9/10 |
| Value for Money | 7.7/10 |
| Reviewer Rating | 7/10 |
| Overall Rating | 6.3/10  |
Full review by
touringman
on 3rd Mar 2008
User Rating : 9
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Good Points: Very economical, cheap to run and maintain. Built solid.
Bad Points: No bad points for now, but could be better equipped.
General comments: I had quite a lot cars in past from Fords to latest Volvos, Bmw's
I bought my 2004 astra MK4 1.7cdti about one month ago. I was quite impressed with car. First economy, i could not believe that with £10 worth of diesel i can run my car nearly one week. I don't do a lot of miles, but my other petrol cars i used to spend £25 worth of petrol for week doing same millage. Cheap to tax £100 for year, parts unbelievable cheap.
Build quality good compare to Ford Focus, seems to be all screwed together very well. Feels solid compare to MK5, which looks more like plastic has been used. Handling could be better, but nice low profile tyres and bigger wheels will do the job.
My final word is, nice car maybe bit old stylish now, but if you need trouble free motoring, good economy and reliable car so Astra will do the job.
touringman's review and ratings | 173 words
Review by
paj
on 24th Feb 2008
User Rating : 7
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0
Vauxhall Astra 1998 1686cc diesel LS td Vauxhall engine- in general I like my car a lot I don €™t mind that it is slow and has a dull interior it reminds me of the Alfa sud a little on the outside (loved them) - my car has 136,000 miles on clock I get 49 average to gallon by turning down pump adjustment (using BP Ultimate diesel) I want to keep mine as long as it runs- that €™s just me this car might not be to everyone €™s taste.
paj's full review | 105 words
Review by
darkangel917601
on 13th Nov 2007
User Rating : 0
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I will be honest it is not a car for the young or middle aged or general adrenaline nuts generation who I admit are a little impatient and want to go fast. but suitable for the slower generation of drivers.
darkangel917601's full review | 224 words
Review by
pingooo
on 12th May 2007
User Rating : 9
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0
The Vauxhall Astra 1.7 Diesel is a good practical car, that still does over 43 mpg. Cheap to insure, cheap to run, it does everything it says on the label.
pingooo's full review | 57 words
Review by
nousernamesarefree
expert review 
on 20th Apr 2007
User Rating : 8
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+1
I needed a second car - a cheap runabout to use for my 16 mile daily round trip commute, as my wife is pregnant and will be using our "proper car" (a 2002 VW Golf TDi 150). I was going to spend about £3,000 on a cheap runabout - preferably a diesel.
One morning I awoke and as I live in a rural village, opposite a farmers field, saw that someone had placed a car on the grass verge entrance of the field with a "For Sale" poster on the side. The car was an immaculate looking 'P' Reg Vauxha ...
nousernamesarefree's full review | 610 words
Review by
mobius1989
on 14th Jul 2006
User Rating : 8
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The Vauxhall Astra 1.7 Diesel is very good if you drive it a lot and if you do not want performance and lots of gadgets. As for performance the engine is lazy but for a 1.7tdi engine, it is pretty good. The gearbox is very good, I shift the gears with just 2 fingers. The steering is nice. As for bad country roads, it's not that comfy but has good seats and the driving position is very good. It has a practical interior made from medium quality materials. The really bad thing about it is the ...
mobius1989's full review | 141 words
Review by
Vixen32
on 21st May 2006
User Rating : 10
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Overall, the Vauxhall Astra 1.7DTI is just a wonderful car, looks, performance, reliability and comfort. What more can a owner/driver want!
Vixen32's full review | 76 words | 1 comment added.
Review by
lightfast
on 24th Apr 2006
User Rating : 10
Respect :
+2
MK4 POLICE SPEC ENVOY
Vauxhall Astra Engines rock solid mines on 135,000 Miles and I guess its had a very hard time in the police force and I still give it a good blast around the country lanes.
Only needed to replace the glow plugs since I've had it and previous owner did the timing belt.
First gear seems a little sluggish but all diesels are, 3rd gear definitely mates up for it it's only 75bhp anyway so can't ask for much.
Interior is very comfy due to the police having the SRi / Spo ...
lightfast's full review | 278 words | 1 comment added.
Review by
MM51MEL
on 1st Jan 2006
User Rating : 8
Respect :
0
Overall my Astra is the most reliable car ever with over 108,000 on the clock it's only had a timing belt in and no other problems. With a 1.7 turbo diesel engine it's both nippy and economical. It came with a standard cassette/radio which I have upgraded to a cd player but that's personal preference. Nice light power steering with a good turning circle and good handling down the backroads!
MM51MEL's full review | 142 words
Review by
bilal bhatti
on 11th Jun 2004
User Rating : 1
Respect :
-4
The vauxhall Astra 1.7 Diesel was an overall nightmare experience due to the very poor seats.
I have had to score this as very low due to the seat problem (yes I did adjust the seats and they were still rubbish)
Performance has scored a 4 due to the smooth acceleration at the higher end only.
Reliability is a 10 as it did not break down despite doing over 1000 miles in a week.
bilal bhatti's full review | 170 words | 10 comments added.
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