The GSi Turbo is a beast. It makes the SRi Turbo look like the cheap 'make do' model that it is.
Owned for 3 months.
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Reviewed July 2003.
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GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY AND LOW ON INSURANCE. SO IF YOU WANT SOMETHING A BIT SPORTY BUT HAVN'T GOT THE CASH THIS IS IDEAL. VERY GOOD ON FUEL. SEEMS TO HANDLE VERY WELL.
Owned for 3 months.
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Reviewed July 2003.
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5door unconfortable box. I'm a taxi driver so I can honestly say. the parts are cheap because they need changing like top up cards. I've had it for 1.5 years and all I do is service it. wind noise, handling. crap car. I only tolerate it cos it on LPG....next car it gonna be a japanese..
Never owned
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Reviewed June 2003.
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i own a mk2 astra and ive just recentley moded it and boy do i get some good looks i go to cruises and people just stand and stare and drewl over it its a good women catcher even though im only 17 i have pulled some right totty in it any body wanting to make me an offer then go ahead it will be the best thing youll ever do.to muc to list on mods £s spent on it
Owned for 6 months.
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Reviewed May 2003.
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the last astra (mk 1)1981 we had lasted to some where between 543 000- 703 000 miles!!!!! we had it from 88-2000 with out changing drive shaft,steering rack seats or about 74% of original fitments (including axels).we are now on our second and is set to do the same with better mpg.both 1.2 ohv chain cam
Owned for more than 5 years.
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Reviewed May 2003.
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I got a 1.4i mk3 astra. Treated lil car. Got the kit on it. Must say the handlin is a lil scetchy but part from that they are all kool...mentionin the misfire..i drilled a whole into me cat pipe jzt to get misfire..recons it sounds sweet gettin that pop pop on those revs hittin...alwell jzt me i guess >:0/
Owned for 1 year.
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Reviewed March 2003.
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1.8 SRi. £300 for a car that flies to 100+ MPH with ease.
0-60 in 9 secs matches the More expensive Nova GTE. I blew away my mate's 1.4 16v Corsa SRi (with a Pipercross induction kit) in this car. Great value.
Owned for 3 months.
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Reviewed February 2003.
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I have the 1.8 16v sport, the car has never let me down, the only thing i find annoying with the car is having to clean out the inlet manifold, if u have one you will notice that the car idles as though its going to stall and sometimes it does, this is due to carbon build up in the inlet manifold, clean it out yourself with some carb cleaner instead of paying over the odds at the dealer.
Its a great car has loads of gadgets, very responsive (fast) looks great.
Id recomend this car to anyone.
Owned for 1 year.
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Reviewed February 2003.
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VERY GOOD CAR AND CHEAP
Owned for more than 5 years.
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Reviewed February 2003.
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I have an mk2 vauxhall astra, has been the most reliable car i have owned, downside to the astra is the locks, very easy to break, so delock your astra! sounds great with a pico big bore 2 exhaust and k&n bolt on filter, echo tech cb-26p valve recommended aswell. Only problem i have had with it is it is having tempory misfire problems, which may be the carb is draing air or somfin. who said vauxhalls were rust buckets, if the car is looked after it shouldnt rust (which means washing your car regularly, expecially in winter, salt eats any car)
simply a liability in handling and reliability. my astra is a 92 j reg with 43,000 miles done and it is a nightmare, one thing after another with the problems.
Owned for 2 years.
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Reviewed December 2002.
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Simply excellent. The overall quality and reliabilty totally outweigh the dating style of this car. Highly recommended.
Owned for 2 years.
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Reviewed November 2002.
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I THINK THE ASTRA GTE,IN EUROPE KADETT GSI VERY GOOD AND PRACTICAL CAR.MY FRIEND HAVE KADETT GSI 1.8 AND THIS IS A VERY FAST CAR.MAX SPEED IS 228 KMh AND THIS CAR ARE NADE 1986. MASHINE IS STIL NOW IN VERY GOOD CONDITION.FOR ME THAT IS FANTASTIC.........
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Reviewed November 2002.
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nice gearbox . it was a banger derby car when drove it and hard to get up hills
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Reviewed October 2002.
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I have recently sold my 1990 Vauxhall Astra Merit 1.4 estate. I have owned it for three years and covered 50 000 miles; it has now covered 140 000 miles and has never used oil.
I have moved house with it twice and pulled some considerable loads which it has easily coped with.
It has always been mechanically sound and relatively economical, despite having a four speed gearbox. The rear wheel arches have started to corrode, along with the bottom of the driver's door, which has to be allowed for with a car of this age.
A fifth gear would have been useful, although it cruises comfortably at 55-60 mph. The gearing is fairly high and it was, after all, designed primarily as a utility vehicle. After three years of cheap and reliable motoring, I have been sorry to see it go.
Owned for 3 years.
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Reviewed September 2002.
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i own red 91 20i 8v comments shit hot best car ever!!
Never owned
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Reviewed August 2002.
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1.2 Astra, my first car, "Arnie". I'd buy it again if I found it for sale. DWD 273Y, if anybody out there has seen it... Lovingly waxed gloss red with perfect bodywork. 37 mpg, absolutely nothing went wrong over 2 years. The timing chain went at 75000 m, but I had plenty of warning (unlike modern retrograde cam belt "technology") Superb economy, lovely ride, well equipped. Perfect, unforgettable first car.
Owned for 2 years.
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Reviewed February 2002.
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Vauxhall seem to have cracked the reliability problem. My astra estate starts from cold first time, every time. The handling is light and sweet and it's still got some oomph left in it when it's warmed up.
Owned for 5 years.
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Reviewed October 2001.
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Just bought an Astra Merit (H-reg) as my first car. Great little motor in fantastic nick. I don't see what problems any of you could have with one. True its not fast but you don't buy an Astra to race & smash up!!! Thats what Escorts are for - everyone knows that.
Owned for 1 month.
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Reviewed December 2000.
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My car has never let me down,comfortable ride,34mpg around town 1.6i 16v CDX
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