1993 Vauxhall Astra LSi 1.4 (Hi-Torq) from UK and Ireland
Faults:
Apart from tyres, exhaust, the odd headlamp bulb - absolutely nothing!
General Comments:
Good economy motoring, and a sensible buy for a family of 2 adults and 2 children under 12. Very cheap to run (40mpg normally, and 45+mpg on steady 70mph run on Continental M-ways), but the only thing it will pass is a petrol pump!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 16th March, 1998
27th Feb 2001, 05:12
Generally the GLS version is an extremely quick and versatile car with the power when you need it. I have found though that when you need a lot of power to pull off from idle, the engine revs down and you have a slight lack of power, but it will eventually pick up, and when it does, make sure your head is already against the head rest!
Despite its funness to drive, when things do go wrong, they all go wrong at the same time. I have just replaced the starter motor, alternator, exhaust and brakes all at the same time, not cheap if you're a student.