Product Type: Vauxhall cars
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Vauxhall Astra Mk II (1984-93)
Member Name: timmy2000
Product:
Vauxhall Astra Mk II (1984-93)
Date: 09/08/00, updated on 10/08/00 (107 review reads)
Rating:
Advantages: performance reliablity
Disadvantages: build mpg in town
This is generally a good, sound car. I have the 1.6 with 90bhp which is enough on the open road. It is the L trim model which is very basic. I bought it for 200 quid with 100k miles which I thought was bit of a bargain. It is very reliable and I have only had to replace the fuel cap. The build quality is a bit dodgy and the bodywork seems very tinny. The hanling is poor and the damper and springs are too soft. The steering is very vague and I can go 10 degrees either way without alot happening at all. I enjoy driving it and find it relaxing as it floats about. One thing I would say is that the mpg is terrable around town but brilliant everywhere else. Don't buy a golf
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