Poor man's Vectra
Nothing really changed from the mk2 to the mk3 Astra, I've had both but if I could put this engine in the mk2 Astra I had I think I would be happier, really feel like a big girl's blouse in this model but overall it's not a bad car.
Anyone got a Evo 6 they don't want?
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 21st July, 2000
Engine managment system causing engine to rev up intermittently, otherwise no problems.
Getting 40MPG. Very economical.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 24th June, 1999
The only problem I have had with the car is the bonnet sticking.
All round good car, expensive insurance for you drivers.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 28th February, 1999
Needed two new front shock mounts.
New stainless steel group A exhaust system (cat removed).
New starter motor.
Complete engine rebuild.
All done at 95K miles.
This car has absolutely stunning performance even before all my modifications, (superchipped, K+N induction kit, FSE boost valve, high lift cams and skimmed head) 178BHP 0-60 in 6.9secs. I find the Traction Control and ABS come in handy (sometimes).
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 31st January, 1999
My Astra GSi 2.0 16v has those all mods apart from high lift cams and FSE boost valve, and it runs at 179bhp. Does this mean the cams and boost valve make no difference to performance?
On the Astra GSI the inlet manifold is very restricted, as far as there is a limit to how much air it can breath. Therefore there is a limit to how much fuel you can try to put in. It is pointless to fit high lift cams, and either a superchip or power boost valve will give the increases, but no more if used together.
I could do with some advice on traction control. My name is Kristian and I own a 1991 Astra GSi, the traction control only works for the first 5 minutes of use, after that the button is useless and the car continues to lose traction. I was wondering whether this is a common fault and would be very greatful for some advice.
Thanks
Kristian.
Is the 2.0L 16v Astra GSi engine actually a turbo to start off with, or do I have to do major mods?
Please e-mail me back @ mahatma_ghandi_2000@hotmail.com
Cheerz
ANDY L.
Can you tell me please if you heard if I can modify my 1.4i astra 1992 engine... I mean replace it with a GSI engine 2.0??
Is that possible?
Is this the 2.0 16v red top engine (149bhp standard) you're talking about???
Sports mode button seems to have a mind of its own. It come on when it wants to.
The only real problem that I have with the car is the handling. It is as though you are cornering in a arm chair.
The car wollows into any corner above 20mph.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 10th November, 1998
Lots of problems with fan belt slipping, general issues with rust spots (nothing serious).
Rain leak into the hatchback door and hence into boot space - just noticed this so I haven't found the leak yet.
Generally a nice car - reliable, smooth, quiet. Performance not brilliant, but that's fine with me!
But.. every Vauxhall I've had has developed a rain leak somewhere and I HATE rain leaks! (Perhaps this is telling me something).
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 11th October, 1998
In 115,000 miles, nothing at all, until the second timing belt decided to make a slightly early departure: painful.
A solid and (if one believes 'Which?') very safe car. Two daughters learned to drive in it, one of them testing the airbag in a mild argument with a grassy bank. On a run to Italy and back, it averaged 59.5mpg. Excellent stereo, too.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 21st April, 1998
4th Jul 2001, 18:14
I had one of these... again it was OK for 3 months. Was OK on fuel, didn't seem to want much. Not a bad drive. Accelerated like a doughnut in a bath. Clutch went (just like that!!!).
Then the timer belt.. Life eh.
Vauxhalls STINK.