2002 Opel Astra Reviews, Pricing & Specs
What owners say
"Overall, owners of the 2002 Opel Astra generally express a positive vibe about the car, appreciating its power, comfort, and sporty handling. Many drivers enjoyed the impressive performance for its class, particularly with its turbo engine options. However, a few noted some drawbacks, such as slightly average gas mileage and less attractive interior aesthetics. Despite these minor complaints, the Astra maintains its status as a fun and reliable choice for those on a budget."
Performance: acceleration is good but not great. Same for braking. Handling is good, at least for a coupe. Build Quality: car has over 60,000 miles and not rattles, a few squeaks in the interior though. But nothing too bad. Quality of plastics is good, like most European cars. Appearance: I love the exterior styling, as I love coupes. However, the front and back should both have been slightly longer to make the shape perfect. The interior is not too attractive but leather heated bucket seats as well as a good option list (auto A/C for example), makes it a nice interior to spend time in. Cost of ownership: gas mileage is roughly 30 miles per gallon. Maintenance is not too expensive for the moment as only motor oil has been changed.
August 6, 2008Chose the Astra 2002 Coupe Turbo over the old E36 M3, I dont regret it as once you have felt the turbo delivery your mind is made up, the car is also very rare with less than 400 still on the South African roads, its a true collectors car as I dont think Opel will ever make another real coupe, the new astra CC is just a joke.
December 8, 2009Opel Astra Coupe - Love the looks, love the comfort and love the power - very economical for a 2.0 T, awesome power and motor is highly upgradeable for better performance ;) Only mods done so far is down pipe and exhaust car is making 165kw and 305nm. Next mods to follow is front mounted intercooler, VXR turbo and EDS Phase III software upgrade :)
August 4, 2008What owners say
Performance: acceleration is good but not great. Same for braking. Handling is good, at least for a coupe. Build Quality: car has over 60,000 miles and not rattles, a few squeaks in the interior though. But nothing too bad. Quality of plastics is good, like most European cars. Appearance: I love the exterior styling, as I love coupes. However, the front and back should both have been slightly longer to make the shape perfect. The interior is not too attractive but leather heated bucket seats as well as a good option list (auto A/C for example), makes it a nice interior to spend time in. Cost of ownership: gas mileage is roughly 30 miles per gallon. Maintenance is not too expensive for the moment as only motor oil has been changed.
August 6, 2008Chose the Astra 2002 Coupe Turbo over the old E36 M3, I dont regret it as once you have felt the turbo delivery your mind is made up, the car is also very rare with less than 400 still on the South African roads, its a true collectors car as I dont think Opel will ever make another real coupe, the new astra CC is just a joke.
December 8, 2009Opel Astra Coupe - Love the looks, love the comfort and love the power - very economical for a 2.0 T, awesome power and motor is highly upgradeable for better performance ;) Only mods done so far is down pipe and exhaust car is making 165kw and 305nm. Next mods to follow is front mounted intercooler, VXR turbo and EDS Phase III software upgrade :)
August 4, 2008A competent small car with far better handling than people generally believe, holding its own with the much-lauded C170 Ford Focus. More than a match performance-wise with the two-litre turbodiesel, getting to 205 km/h comfortably. Excellent ride. A practical car, which I tested over 9,000 km through different European countries.
July 14, 2008Excellent car. Very well equipped for the money paid. ABS, Traction Control (Front wheels only), and a lot of goodies. Great looks. Confortable, A real beast in the highway.
March 28, 2008Reliable chassis for my country (Lithuania) routes. Has Good enough performace and economy balance. Cars is stable on the road, nice ESP (Electronic stability control) work on turns. Enough car size for city. I had some fun on German autobahn
October 11, 2009Essential to find an Astra with traceable history. Preferably leased cars with FSH are the best buy. 1.4 16V very perky and easy on fuel (depending how you drive of course). 1.6 + 1.8 not worth the higher road tax or fuel expense. Higher spec cars have better sound proofing look for sunroof, 4 electric windows and possibly Air Con.
January 23, 2012The acceleration and the handling is the best int he Astra. I feel there is no other car which can be as good as the Astra. The interiors are also good. The seating space matches my requirements. Well the mileage is not so good. But its worth riding the Astra.
October 4, 2009Love everything about it, the sound, performance and the look. She's only a 2002 but will run away from most of the "Hot Hatches" in SA(Golf V Gti, Polo Gti, Audi S3, Seat, even the Opel Astra OPC.) And most of the big saloons as well, while still being reliable at the same time.SHE ROCKS!!!
November 27, 20082.0T engine producing 147KW and 250Nm. Awesome fun on a budget!
January 20, 2008
