Where are the Astras?

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Mon 24 Oct 2005 23:46
Where are the Astras? - Mikey Jay
The model of vauxhall Astra that immediately precedes the new one seems to have almost disappeared altogether and yet I see plenty of the astras prior to that. Why is this?
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Tue 25 Oct 2005 08:48
Where are the Astras? - L'escargot
Did the notorious rapid corrosion problem of Vauxhalls of bygone days return?
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Tue 25 Oct 2005 10:15
Where are the Astras? - Victorbox
You're not looking hard enough! Plenty here in the West Country and they are fully galvanised with something like a 10 or 12 year rust guarantee so they should be here for some time yet.... apart from the ones flogged to death as company cars.
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Sat 29 Oct 2005 15:34
Where are the Astras? - Ruperts Trooper
Mk4 Astras 98-04 are all being retained by their existing owners as they're very good cars, mine included!

They rate at 37 on the Reliability Index which would put Vauxhall up with all the Japs IF their other models were as good as the Mk4 Astra.

I have the rare saloon version which I'm keeping as it's not available on the current Astra - and it's very comfortable, well equipped and reliable.
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Sat 29 Oct 2005 20:43
Where are the Astras? - RichardP
Agree with good reliability of MK4 Astra. I have a 53 reg 2.0 DTI LS hatch since new (Oct 03) and all I've had to do is put diesel in it every now and again, and returns 47-55MPG. It's had one puncture and one headlamp bulb failure in 2 years and 30K miles. Unlike some reports I've heard, the engine has used no oil whatsoever between the yearly service intervals.
Good handling, smooth ride, practical and good performance from the engine which really motors if you put your foot down!
My only minor critisms are the position of the electric window buttons on the driver's door (too far back) and the road noise is sometimes a little obtrusive (may just be the Dunlop tyres though?)

Cheers
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