Opel Astra 1998 1.6 Red

It is not striking, but it looks stylish in European style. Reliable, but not expensive to maintain. Driving performance? Not outstanding. But you can't call them bad either. Salon? One of the most spacious in the golf class. In short, a practical car for daily commutes. Unpretentious. It is no coincidence that different generations of the Opel Astra in Germany were bestsellers - these cars were chosen by real Germans. That is, those who are used to counting each brand (even before the transition to the euro) and considered it silly to overpay for the image. Now is the time to talk about the second generation Astra (sales started back in 1998). This is what is relevant for the secondary market. After the presentation of the third generation, the "second Astra" dropped noticeably in price. And many owners of domestic cars are considering it as an alternative. Let's take a closer look together? The Astra has four body styles: sedan, hatchback, station wagon and coupe. More than a rich choice for a golf class model. True, in Russia there is mainly a sedan. Hatchba Opel Astra 1998 1.6 Red cks and station wagons are often brought in from Europe. But the expressive and effective coupe (the design for this body was developed by the Italians) will have to look. After all, very few such cars were sold. Remember, it used to be that Opel cars rust faster than other cars. However, this opinion is true only for cars produced before 1995. It is no coincidence that dealers gave a 12-year corrosion protection guarantee on the second generation Astra. So if you see traces of rust on the body, you can immediately diagnose: the car has been in an accident, and then in a cheap service. The suspension of the Opel Astra is quite strong and will not beat the family budget, even if the car is used intensively. After all, Opel parts cost a penny in comparison with other brands. According to the mechanics of the branded services, the main suspension parts in Russian conditions can withstand up to 100-120 thousand km. Of course, there are also relatively weak points: the front stabilizer struts "live" up to 30 thousand km. The rear springs can burst if the vehicle is heavily overloaded. Here, perhaps, are all possible unplanned expenses. Agree, there are not many of them. The most common - 16-valve engines of the Ecotech series with volumes of 1.4, 1.6, 1.8 and 2 liters - are economical, flexible and reliable. As a rule, they serve faithfully for several hundred thousand kilometers. In addition, the Astra was also equipped with an 8-valve 1.6-liter engine - even if it is not so elastic, but very reliable and unpretentious. Finally, diesel Astra were sold in Europe, but in Russia they are not found more often than animals from the Red Book, therefore, if mechanics have heard of them, then by the edge of their ear. Recall that motors of the Ecotok series, in contrast to the old-style engines, do not forgive the owners of unscheduled "prolongation" of maintenance intervals. This is especially true for the replacement of rollers and timing belt after 60 thousand km. If you "forgot" to do this procedure, consider: you have lost $ 2000 - this is exactly the amount the engine repair will cost. It is not worth saving on the quality of the oil - high-quality synthetics are recommended. In the second generation Astra, the various transmission options - both mechanics and "automatic" - are examples of reliability. For example, a clutch in a mechanical box serves up to 250 thousand km. Of course, if you wish, you can "kill" them too. But for this, in the case of the Opel Astra, you need to try very hard. For example, “forget” to change oil and filters in an automatic transmission in time. Outside air temperature sensors are consumables, accept it. In addition, a radiator that is exposed to road reagents in Russian conditions often leaks (this is especially true for versions with an 8-valve engine). Very good value for money. The Opel Astra has no serious illnesses to fear when buying a used car. A great option for a novice driver. The recommendation is to buy. Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked with * © 2016 - 2020 Automotive portal Nrc-Drive.Ru Proudly powered by WordPress | Theme: Grip by Candid Themes. https://jiji.com.gh/sene-east/cars/opel-astra-1998-1-6-red-n148aRxBkgLsKc0fOKpFGq1t.html