1994 Opel Astra GL 1.7 diesel

Summary:

I loved this car

The third gear would not shift down after 140000km.

The Opel Astra was reliable; besides a defective fork clutch, nothing went wrong.

The engine is not powerful, but it was able to climb mountains, even with five people and snow gear.

The car is comfortable enough for long trip, but it is not a smooth ride.

I had various friends who had the same car in turbo diesel, but usually the engine goes after 200000km.

In conclusion, the 1.7 OHC diesel is a reliable engine, and I would definitely recommended it.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 14th February, 2011

I thought it was a high performance bargain

The alternator needs to be replaced after just 55,000K

There has been a problem with the injector since I bought the car which no one can trace.

I find it amazing that when the alternator breaks you lose power steering. Very dangerous feature.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 22nd July, 2002

Model year	1994
Year of manufacture	1994
First year of ownership	2002
Most recent year of ownership	2008
Engine and transmission	1.7 diesel Manual
Performance marks	9 / 10
Reliability marks	9 / 10
Comfort marks	8 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper)	10 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)	9.0 / 10
Distance when acquired	57000 kilometres
Most recent distance	177000 kilometres
Previous car	Citroen BX

Year of manufacture	2000
First year of ownership	2001
Most recent year of ownership	2002
Engine and transmission	1.7 turbo diesel Manual
Performance marks	8 / 10
Reliability marks	8 / 10
Comfort marks	9 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper)	10 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)	8.8 / 10
Distance when acquired	18000 kilometres
Most recent distance	55000 kilometres
Previous car	Ford Fiesta