1998 Opel Astra Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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by Jacques M
Nov 17, 2011
Even as a standard car it was quite exceptional, after some modifications it has been improved to suit my style. The performance is right up there with some of the "hotter" cars available and there are not many four cylinder vechiles that can keep up, even on the reliability front as the vechile has covered over 500000 km without a breakdown and everything still works as per original. I had to replace a central door locking motor on the driver side door. The turbo motor is a recent upgrade. The original 2.0l 8v motor was replaced on approximately 140000km with a red top 2.0l 16v unit. The motor was pretty much standard except for the cylinder head that was gasflowed and the compression ratio which was raised from 10,5:1 to a healthy 11,5:1. It proved very reliable and quick, dispatching of Vw Golf 5/6 GTi's, Ford Focus ST's, quite a few of the 2.0l turbo Subaru's and so on. Impressive top whack and fuel comsumption that was good at normal speeds and excellent when pushing on, up to 6,4l/100km while cruising at 180km/h with aircon cooling the interior. What a pleasure. The motor was sold after a joke was made with a rediculous price. The motor had by that time covered approximately 370000km without a glitch. Now its turbo time and i will keep u posted. Great fun to own and drive.Nov 17, 2011
by Richard W
Jan 06, 2010
it is a good looker,power when u need it ,it can be tuned ,very easily i might add to be a strong racer ,she's reliable when u look after her & dont drive like other opel drivers ...& the quality of the build is good considering she was built in 98Jan 06, 2010
by Martin L
Sep 25, 2009
Good acc, it has a weird sound when you turn it off, it is a small car but it looks great, it is great in corners and doesnt have a lot chassis twisting. it has 1400ccm 90 hp engine but it can be fast and practical.it is very loud in high RPM.Sep 25, 2009
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by Jacques M
Nov 17, 2011
Even as a standard car it was quite exceptional, after some modifications it has been improved to suit my style. The performance is right up there with some of the "hotter" cars available and there are not many four cylinder vechiles that can keep up, even on the reliability front as the vechile has covered over 500000 km without a breakdown and everything still works as per original. I had to replace a central door locking motor on the driver side door. The turbo motor is a recent upgrade. The original 2.0l 8v motor was replaced on approximately 140000km with a red top 2.0l 16v unit. The motor was pretty much standard except for the cylinder head that was gasflowed and the compression ratio which was raised from 10,5:1 to a healthy 11,5:1. It proved very reliable and quick, dispatching of Vw Golf 5/6 GTi's, Ford Focus ST's, quite a few of the 2.0l turbo Subaru's and so on. Impressive top whack and fuel comsumption that was good at normal speeds and excellent when pushing on, up to 6,4l/100km while cruising at 180km/h with aircon cooling the interior. What a pleasure. The motor was sold after a joke was made with a rediculous price. The motor had by that time covered approximately 370000km without a glitch. Now its turbo time and i will keep u posted. Great fun to own and drive.Nov 17, 2011
by Richard W
Jan 06, 2010
it is a good looker,power when u need it ,it can be tuned ,very easily i might add to be a strong racer ,she's reliable when u look after her & dont drive like other opel drivers ...& the quality of the build is good considering she was built in 98Jan 06, 2010
by Martin L
Sep 25, 2009
Good acc, it has a weird sound when you turn it off, it is a small car but it looks great, it is great in corners and doesnt have a lot chassis twisting. it has 1400ccm 90 hp engine but it can be fast and practical.it is very loud in high RPM.Sep 25, 2009
by Sidwell H
Sep 11, 2009
Overall handling was good. For a 1.6l it had good performance and fuel consumption. It had a full body kit and looked good. It was affordable to run. I engine the low down torque and ease through the gears. It was a Roma Red which was good colourSep 11, 2009
by Gareth A
Apr 07, 2009
Cost of Ownership – mileage is very high , maintenance is very expensive.Handling is good considering you have got power steering and luxuarious space and gadgets such as electrical windows and ABS braking system.This is good for long distance drives other than the mileage being high it is very strong and tough.Apr 07, 2009
by Leorah P
Oct 29, 2008
amazing, abs brakes power steern makes this car a pleasure to drice. since my baby is a bit old it has bits of rusts here and there. il drive with it during the day. cost have no idea.. was a gift. this car gots speed.. the only negative thing about silver lightn its a 2L.. with petrol being so xpensive ur pocket is gna sufferOct 29, 2008
by Sourabh M
Jul 05, 2008
Endlesss...still running wild, you can't compare this babe with the new kids on the block...it has a class of its ownJul 05, 2008
by Kim L
Mar 16, 2008
Nice car, good handling. Excellent brakingMar 16, 2008
by Erdem A
Feb 26, 2008
Will carry you here and there unless it makes you feel miserable firstFeb 26, 2008
by Erdem A
Feb 26, 2008
Will carry you here and there incase it doesn't make you feel miserable first!Feb 26, 2008
by Peter A
Jan 15, 2008
Great vechicle for transferring people and dogs from one place to another.Jan 15, 2008
by Peter A
Jan 15, 2008
Made just for driving.Jan 15, 2008
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