Opel Astra 1998 reviews
Pros: For my good car, it works perfectly, it has 275.000km and 18 years old is 1.6 petrol, and of breakdowns I had to change the ignition coil as it sometimes gave me jerks (at 265.000km~) internal intake manifold (at 250.000km~) throttle part (at 240.000km ~) the clutch at 230.000km because when my sister and I got my license we used it, and it did not hold so much.
The other ordinary maintenance and changes, the front shock absorbers lasted me until 260.000km and the rear ones I changed them around 230.000km, because I had a slight fault in itv.
The electronics are all good, except the radio which I changed for one with usb, although the original one lasted 12 years without problems.
For my experience I am very happy with the car, I have taken care of it, revisions a year, visibility of mirrors is very good and normal consumption, the only thing that would be missing is a 6 gear, the gearbox is perfect, it does not shake or goes very loose, it goes like the first day.
I recommend this car if it has been well looked after, I will extend it as long as I can.
Cons: I have no complaints about the vehicle, I am doing very well with its 18 years and 275.000km behind it.
| Purchase year: | 2004 new car) | Owned for | 275`000 kilometers (18 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 7.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 2109 $ (~ 117 $ per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Car has capacious boot, little spending on fuel, economic daily and repairs. Reliable and simple. Details are cheap and most of them can be changed by owner.
Cons: The interior is a little cramped, rear ventilation could be better in back, along highway driving cabin quite a lot of noise (subject to additional cabin squelch), seats uncomfortable. Rust, of course, back arches.
| Purchase year: | 2013 age of car 13 years) | Owned for | 75`000 kilometers (4 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 5.5 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: There was no major expense in operation. Manufactured in Italy, used in Germany - galvanized well and no rust patch until winter 2018. Economical and spacious vehicle.
Cons: Soundproofing not too good. Heating is long in winter. Frequently had to repair / develop the handbrake - a failure of the cable and caliper.
| Purchase year: | 2010 age of car 9 years) | Owned for | 120`000 kilometers (9 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 6.0 litres per 100km (70% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 2120.1 $ (~ 235 $ per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: A simple car, if you have skills, practically all of repairs will be carried out by own hands. Very economical, on highway up to 90 km / h, consumption of 3,7 litres.
Cons: Uncomfortable folding rear seats (to be loaded into trunk of something longer)
| Purchase year: | 2014 age of car 11 years) | Owned for | 41`000 kilometers (2 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 4.0 litres per 100km (50% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Low fuel consumption, rare problems with an old car,simple repairs. Large distances travelled around Europe, there have been no problems. Reliable car.
Cons: A "solid" wheel, tight turns. Might be more comfortable seats.
| Purchase year: | 2010 age of car 12 years) | Owned for | 78`000 kilometers (6 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 3.9 litres per 100km (50% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Trusted! Low fuel consumption. Yet don't had a problem with acquisition of spare parts.
Cons: Too little power when full car! It could have been quieter interior.
| Purchase year: | 2016 age of car 12 years) | Owned for | 9`000 kilometers (1 year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 5.2 litres per 100km (80% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 388.5 $ (~ 388 $ per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Economical, serviceable at many services and spare parts readily available at a reasonable price.
Cons: Salon is noisy and for rear passengers rather narrow
| Purchase year: | 2016 age of car 13 years) | Owned for | 5`000 kilometers (0 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 5.5 litres per 100km (80% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 666 $ | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Very economical, small repair costs, do not corrode, dependable engine with chain
Cons: Could be more comfortable seats, and lighter steering wheel
| Purchase year: | 2008 age of car 10 years) | Owned for | 95`000 kilometers (9 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 3.8 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Cheap operation, spare parts relatively cheap. A normal car for routine driving.
Cons: A little bit more rust than other German cars.
| Purchase year: | 2010 age of car 6 years) | Owned for | 200`000 kilometers (6 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 6.0 litres per 100km (30% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Very good, hard, and with low operating costs, easily repairable car
Cons: Could be better cabin ventilation
| Purchase year: | 2006 age of car 4 years) | Owned for | 500`000 kilometers (10 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 5.7 litres per 100km (80% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 3352.2 $ (~ 335 $ per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: If you follow technical condition, cheap maintenance.
Cons: It is desirable to better preventive treatment.
| Purchase year: | 2012 age of car 12 years) | Owned for | 100`000 kilometers (5 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 7.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 538.35 $ (~ 107 $ per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: On whole reliable, simple suspension, although Opel, but do not corrode
Cons: Electronics failures
| Purchase year: | 2007 age of car 3 years) | Owned for | 120`000 kilometers (8 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 5.0 litres per 100km (40% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Cheap and simple car for everyday use, if not high demands for comfort
Cons: Rust and corrosion
| Purchase year: | 2015 age of car 16 years) | Owned for | 26`000 kilometers (1 year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 7.0 litres per 100km (70% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 55.5 $ (~ 55 $ per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Good car. Little to invest in rolling stock. Service visited infrequently. I love that!
| Purchase year: | 2014 age of car 10 years) | Owned for | 30`000 kilometers (1 year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total cost of repairs: | 777 $ (~ 777 $ per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: The daily working car, which shall carry out move function
Cons: Slowly warming up
| Purchase year: | 2011 age of car 11 years) | Owned for | 50`000 kilometers (5 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 6.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 610.5 $ (~ 122 $ per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Cheap repairs, does not take much. Quite honestly a gorgeous machine
| Purchase year: | 2012 age of car 14 years) | Owned for | 80`000 kilometers (5 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 6.5 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: A convenient, easy to control car, both within and outside city.
| Purchase year: | 2016 age of car 16 years) | Owned for | 20`000 kilometers (2 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 6.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
| Purchase year: | 2014 age of car 16 years) | Owned for | 30`000 kilometers (1 year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 6.0 litres per 100km (30% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 222 $ (~ 222 $ per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: A cheap operation, it is quite low fuel consumption
| Purchase year: | 2006 age of car 4 years) | Owned for | 235`000 kilometers (12 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 5.1 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: A reliable car
Cons: A little rust at wheel arches behind
| Purchase year: | 2013 age of car 11 years) | Owned for | 110`000 kilometers (4 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 5.0 litres per 100km (30% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: An economic one.
Cons: In frost slowly heats up salon.
| Purchase year: | 2014 age of car 16 years) | Owned for | 30`000 kilometers (3 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 10.0 litres per 100km (80% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 621.6 $ (~ 207 $ per year) | ||
Would NOT recomend this car to the friend
Pros: A cheap operation
Cons: Rust, electronics failures
| Purchase year: | 2012 age of car 12 years) | Owned for | 50`000 kilometers (4 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 6.0 litres per 100km (40% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 333 $ (~ 83 $ per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: A cheap operation
Cons: Slowly warming up
| Purchase year: | 2016 age of car 12 years) | Owned for | 8`000 kilometers (0 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 4.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 127.65 $ | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Very minimal fuel consumption
| Purchase year: | 2007 age of car 9 years) | Owned for | 40`000 kilometers (8 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 7.0 litres per 100km (80% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 721.5 $ (~ 90 $ per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Economical, low repair costs
| Purchase year: | 2014 age of car 13 years) | Owned for | 12`000 kilometers (2 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 10.0 litres per 100km (80% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Good dynamics, great design
| Average fuel consumption: | 5.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Very good running gear
| Purchase year: | 2013 age of car 12 years) | Owned for | 55`000 kilometers (3 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 10.0 litres per 100km (50% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 283.05 $ (~ 94 $ per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Reliable car
Cons: early rust
| Purchase year: | 2007 age of car 4 years) | Owned for | 310`000 kilometers (10 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 4.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 710.4 $ (~ 71 $ per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Economic
Cons: Quickly rusts
| Purchase year: | 2008 age of car 5 years) | Owned for | 85`000 kilometers (8 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 4.5 litres per 100km (20% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Very reliable car
| Purchase year: | 2014 age of car 12 years) | Owned for | 40`000 kilometers (2 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 5.0 litres per 100km (40% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 249.75 $ (~ 124 $ per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Good work horse
| Purchase year: | 2014 age of car 10 years) | Owned for | 240`000 kilometers (2 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 5.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Economic
Cons: Easy
| Purchase year: | 2001 new car) | Owned for | 40`000 kilometers (14 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 6.7 litres per 100km (30% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: simple
| Purchase year: | 2014 age of car 10 years) | Owned for | 60`000 kilometers (2 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 4.9 litres per 100km (70% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 555 $ (~ 277 $ per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
| Purchase year: | 2012 age of car 11 years) | Owned for | 30`000 kilometers (4 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 10.0 litres per 100km (80% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
| Purchase year: | 2012 age of car 10 years) | Owned for | 175`000 kilometers (4 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 4.2 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
| Purchase year: | 2015 age of car 15 years) | Owned for | 20`000 kilometers (1 year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 7.0 litres per 100km (30% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 222 $ (~ 222 $ per year) | ||
Would NOT recomend this car to the friend
| Purchase year: | 2012 age of car 12 years) | Owned for | 50`000 kilometers (4 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 6.0 litres per 100km (50% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 832.5 $ (~ 208 $ per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
| Purchase year: | 2014 age of car 15 years) | Owned for | 30`000 kilometers (2 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 7.0 litres per 100km (70% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 111 $ (~ 55 $ per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
| Purchase year: | 2014 age of car 15 years) | Owned for | 25`000 kilometers (0 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 6.0 litres per 100km (40% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
| Purchase year: | 2016 age of car 12 years) | Owned for | 1`000 kilometers (0 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total cost of repairs: | 566.1 $ | ||
Would NOT recomend this car to the friend
| Purchase year: | 2016 age of car 12 years) | Owned for | 2`000 kilometers (0 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 6.3 litres per 100km (80% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 555 $ | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
| Purchase year: | 2014 age of car 10 years) | Owned for | 120`000 kilometers (3 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 5.5 litres per 100km (80% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 976.8 $ (~ 325 $ per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
| Purchase year: | 2018 age of car 18 years) | Owned for | 40`000 kilometers (0 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 4.0 litres per 100km (20% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 77.7 $ | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
| Purchase year: | 2014 age of car 12 years) | Owned for | 26`000 kilometers (1 year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 5.0 litres per 100km (70% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 55.5 $ (~ 55 $ per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
| Purchase year: | 2004 age of car 5 years) | Owned for | 343`000 kilometers (11 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 6.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 754.8 $ (~ 68 $ per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
| Average fuel consumption: | 6.0 litres per 100km (50% urban driving) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Would recomend this car to the friend
| Purchase year: | 2016 age of car 15 years) | Owned for | 100`000 kilometers (2 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 4.5 litres per 100km (30% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 555 $ (~ 277 $ per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
| Purchase year: | 2013 age of car 10 years) | Owned for | 60`000 kilometers (6 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 6.3 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 993.45 $ (~ 165 $ per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend