Vauxhall Astra LS 1.4i estate > Reviews

Advantages: Excellent parts history and economical
Disadvantages: Not very good at pulling up hills with a 1.4 engine

We bought an vauxhall astra when recommended one by a friend in 1996. We bought one with a 1.4 engine as we thought it would pull well, and as we bought an ex-company car we were lucky to get a GLS with central locking, electric windows, electric and heated mirrors, sunroof and power steering. We have had it 4 years now and except for the normal wear and tear it has never let us down. We are now looking to get a newer car and our first choice will ... Read review

Advantages: Excellent parts history and economical
Disadvantages: Not very good at pulling up hills with a 1.4 engine

We bought an vauxhall astra when recommended one by a friend in 1996. We bought one with a 1.4 engine as we thought it would pull well, and as we bought an ex-company car we were lucky to get a GLS with central locking, electric windows, electric and heated mirrors, sunroof and power steering. We have had it 4 years now and except for the normal wear and tear it has never let us down. We are now looking to get a newer car and our first choice will ... Read review

Advantages: has everything you need and more for a little money
Disadvantages: it is so good you think you need more

Not being the sort of person to jump into spending £1000's on a car I spent ages looking into this gradually coming down to Ford Focus or the Astra. The colours were better on the Astra and for some reason it seemed to be a bit more grown up than the focus. What I opted for was the 1.4 - low insurance 16valve better acceleration, higher top speed (where it is legal to use it) and an altogether tidy package of extras. I was in fact fairly impressed ... Read review

Advantages: roomy, smart
Disadvantages: upholstery marks easily

We bought our astra estate 1.4 16v from Network Q 3 years ago and it has never let us down. We ahve moved house (300 miles!) in it, with 3 cats and 2 dogs comfortably on board, it is so spacious and comfortable. Each week we take my parents food shopping and 4 adults plus 2 lots of groceries fit in fine. We also go for lots of walks and 4 adults plus 4 dogs in the back is also comfortable. We got a guard rail so they cant get through when they ... Read review

Advantages: not too expensive
Disadvantages: read and u will see

...readin up on the new vauxhall astra. vauxhall fro all u that don'yt know have made a lan within the next 4 yrears they will give all of thier cars a revamp the looks. the astra is the first to be revamped. the whole chassis ahs been revamped to give it a more aerodynamic look, i don't know about da drive cos i haven't driven it! i saw a design a litle while ago that showed the rear light clusters ahd the same look to it as the lexus cars use. (the ... Read review