Opel Astra I

Opel Astra 1Autumn '91: model debut, Kadett's successor; '93: new sixteen-valve engines 1.6 i 1.8; ’94 i ’98: minor stylistic changes to the exterior. Produced in Gliwice as Astra Classic.

► Technical data
bodies: since: dim. 4240/ 1690/1410 mm, poj. luggage. 500/ 1200 l; hb 3- and 5-door. length. 4050 mm, poj. luggage. 360/1200 l; combi: length. 4280 mm, poj. trunk 500/1650 l.
Motors: benz.: 1.4/60 KM, 1.4/82, 1.4 16W90, 1.6/71-100, 1.6 16V / 100, 1.8/90-115, 2.0/136, 2.0 16V / 150 (find); diesels: 1.7 turbo/82 (with security. injection), 1.7 turbo/68.
Chassis: front drive; front suspension independent. col. McPherson, torsionally flexible rear axle.

► Faults
• engine and gearbox oil leaks
• timing system failures
• failure of synchronizers
• faults of the central locking
• corrosion of the body and exhaust system

Parts prices in PLN
reflector 286
front fender 376
complete clutch 735
brake pads (front) 182
front door glass 130
timing drive 375
Opel Astra 1.4 60 KM, 1999 r.

► Summary
A very popular used car, easy to resell. It offers a fairly spacious interior and economical engines. You have to reckon with frequent visits to repair workshops. Driving characteristics not very good. Noteworthy combi version with large cargo space.
Spacious interior. Poor driving characteristics. Fairly high failure rate