1994 Opel Astra wagon 1.6

Summary:

Surprised by the car

Faults:

Radio.

Light bulbs ;o)

General Comments:

Bought this car only to go camping and thought to sell it after that.

Very good, comfortable and reliable car.

So far I had zero problems with it. Drives nice, very good fuel consumption on open road 100km - 5.6 to 7 liters depending how I drive not that good in city around 9 to 10 liters.

Very spacious (it's station wagon ;o), comfortable and with relatively good power. After really long trips I'm not too tired but I think seats are a bit hard for my taste.

1.6 ecotec engine surprised me. I thought that because the car is heavy 1.6 won't be good for overtaking but I was wrong. On highway top speed I had is 180 km but fuel consumption is terrible.

Only big minus for the car is lack of aircondition.

Overall I am so so pleased with this car that I decided to by new Opel Vectra.

(when I say I'm pleased with the car it is understatement. I'm delighted, car never ever had even one problem. Just sit and drive)

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 14th December, 2008

1995 Opel Astra GL 1.6 gasoline

Summary:

It is a good quality for the price paid

Faults:

- the alternator broke down

- the doors have started to make uncomfortable noise

- on cold days (-10) it takes awhile for engine to work as it usually does.

General Comments:

The model I purchased was already used when I got it.

The engine is reliable.

The fuel consumption is satisfactory (7 l in average)

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 17th January, 2006

18th Jan 2006, 05:57

I agree with this fine gentleman, I beleive that Astra is the pride of OPEL s older models. I would gladly drive the latest model, but unfortunately I cannot afford it.