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    #1

    The Astra shitbox strikes again!!

    Yet again the absolutely unbelieveable unreliability of this turd raises it's head. The starter motor shat itself AGAIN. Yes this is the 2nd started motor. Only a few months after it snapped the cambelt at astonishingly low kms. I should write a box of the things that have been replaced on this car including the ECU. You might recall these 2 threads: http://www.performanceforums.com/for...ighlight=astra and http://www.performanceforums.com/for...ighlight=astra

    Cal.
    The most dangerous risk of all - the risk of spending your life not doing what you want, on the bet you can buy yourself the freedom to do it later. - Randy Komisar.
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    #2
    you might recall me comparing the astra with a camira and being booed down by a number of other members. :D
    Turns out, far too much has been written about great men and not nearly enough about morons


    Originally posted by seedyrom
    my neighbours called the cops...... not because of the sound of me working in the garage was too loud, but because i taped a cardboard box to my back, covered my self in vaseline and pretended i was a snail on their lawn

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      #3
      Why does sticking a Holden badge on an otherwise good car demonstrably turn it into a shitbox?

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        #4
        Originally posted by Billzilla
        Why does sticking a Holden badge on an otherwise good car demonstrably turn it into a shitbox?
        One can only imagine what's in store for Viva buyers...

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          #5
          Viva the 22 parts that will break 5 minutes after the warranty expires?

          Cal.
          The most dangerous risk of all - the risk of spending your life not doing what you want, on the bet you can buy yourself the freedom to do it later. - Randy Komisar.

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            #6
            Funnily enough I saw one broken down this morning on the Oxley overpass roundabout, would have been all of 1-2 years old. Bloody thing was holding up enough traffic.
            The customer.

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              #7
              Originally posted by Billzilla
              Why does sticking a Holden badge on an otherwise good car demonstrably turn it into a shitbox?
              Why, what's good about a 1.8 petrol Opel Astra? They apparently break down a lot in Yewrop too ...
              Soft roaders represent an excellent compromise between the needs of the hardcore 4x4 user and the convenience of a city hatchback. Its clear to see why they have become so popular in todays society.

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                #8
                The previous barina/opel corsa didn't have a great reputation either. Although better than a ford capri from the late eighties early nineties...

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by Chad
                  The previous barina/opel corsa didn't have a great reputation either. Although better than a ford capri from the late eighties early nineties...
                  Atleast there are a LOT less electronics on the late 80's Capri. They are just a Laser with an ugly topless body on it.

                  Cal.
                  The most dangerous risk of all - the risk of spending your life not doing what you want, on the bet you can buy yourself the freedom to do it later. - Randy Komisar.

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                    #10
                    its all about lucas, prince of darkness.
                    This is a post i wrote by mistake, which is nice...

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                      #11
                      My old man brought an astra a couple of years ago against my recommendation and its had no end of problems. Buy a corolla if you want reliable. My one is nearly 2.5 years old now and hasn't had one problem.
                      Nissan 200sx 97 S14a - Stolen
                      Toyota Soarer 91 JZZ30 - 11.423@118.94mph 1.587 60ft
                      Subaru Impreza WRX CS10 MY10 - Stock with roof racks

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                        #12
                        My Pug is 16 years old and never ever plays up.

                        Cal.
                        The most dangerous risk of all - the risk of spending your life not doing what you want, on the bet you can buy yourself the freedom to do it later. - Randy Komisar.

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                          #13
                          i have an excel (x2) with 210K km on it, and its pretty much fine.. popped a head gasket a while ago.. bottle of chemi weld and she's all good again..
                          This is a post i wrote by mistake, which is nice...

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                            #14
                            Sell the bastard. I'm glad that I did... never looked back.

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                              #15
                              Not mine, it's my mum's car. Faaarked if I know why it is still around.

                              Cal.
                              The most dangerous risk of all - the risk of spending your life not doing what you want, on the bet you can buy yourself the freedom to do it later. - Randy Komisar.

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