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1st place: 5-door hatchback. Optimal choice. Four adult major builds will be attended by comfortable in it and there will still be 370 liters for baggage. The split back of the sofa and the removable shelf will allow you to carry a large cargo, without bringing him a sacrifice of the rear row entirely. In the minuses, perhaps, you can record except the narrowed luggage opening and a non-removable sofa pillow.

2nd place: 4-door sedan. This is one of the longest (4.66 m) golf class sedans. True, if the car could boast a very spacious sofa, then the current car in this sense is much more modest. But the trunk "Astra" retained rather impressive - 460 liters. The same sedan is more expensive than the optimum by 13-30 thousand, depending on the configuration.

3rd place: 3-door hatchback. In such an Astra dress, it looks like the most expressed, claiming the title of the most spectacular hatchback in its class. Yes, GTC is managed much more interesting thanks to another front suspension. In addition, in other other three-time, it costs only a thousand rubles more than the 5-door version. True, the most affordable Astra GTC is 160 thousand more expensive than base hatchback, since it is equipped with at least a 1.8-liter engine.

4th place: 5-door wagon. Supplement for the cargo-passenger body is most weight - it ranges from 45,000 (top) to 94,500 (base). However, if you need a really capacious universal, "Sports-Turner" should be considered primarily: for the capacity and dimensions such a car is close to the middle class machines. With a double layout, it is placed up to 1550 liters of cargo, and if you fold the back of the front passenger chairthen you can take a long length of 2.8 m.

Which configuration?

Basic "Essenshiya" Equipped with adequate: air conditioning, pair of power windows, heating mirrors and front seats, CD audio system, Carter protection and alarm. Yes, and the level of security is decent: there is a quartet of pillows, ABS and ESP. And yet it is worth buying such "Astra" to those who are constrained in the means that it is ready to agree to the 5-speed "mechanics", the abundance of gray plastic in the cabin and the absence of a number of useful trifles.

"Assets" Completely eliminates these shortcomings. It has the front head restraints with a whip of a whip, the central panel of the silver color, the front armrest, a pair of extra cupboards, high-frequency speakers and the electric drive of the rear windows. For the sensible 6-speed "automatic" will have to pay extra 35,000 rubles. However, the "asset" for as many as 137 thousand more expensive than the base. But you have the opportunity to order for 20,000 rubles. Profitable package "Design" - LED running lights, 16-inch alloy wheels and chrome window frames. "Active" with such a package (for a sedan, wagon and GTC complete set called "Endzhoy") And it will be optimistic.

Supplement by "Cosmo" In the case of optimal five-year, will be 59,000 rubles. Such a machine looks more attractive due to the combined interior trim, the heating of the steering wheel, climate control, 17-inch discs, toned lanterns, cruise control and color monitor audio system. By the way, the driver's seat electric drive (25,000), parking sensors (15,000) and active bisenon (41,000) are available only in "Cosmo".

Analogue "Cosmo" for GTC is "Sport"which is 72 thousand more expensive than "Endzhoy" and equipment almost repeats "Cosmo" to equip - the exception is permanent than 18-inch discs and sports steering wheel With tides in places of grip.

And finally equipped with the most powerful engine "Astra-GTC" is called OPC.. Outside, such cars are easy to distinguish with an aggressive spoiler above the trunk door, front bumper With a predatory air intake, muffler double-barker and low-profile 19-inch tires, and the OPC salon is decorated with sportchair.

Which color?

Astra can be painted in one of the fifteen colors. Free only red and blue *, and for the white asked 6000 rubles. from above. Any metallic will cost an additional 11,000 rubles.

What engine?

1st place: 1.6 l (115 l. P.) Despite the fact that this engine at the start has to be twisted below, the process of overclocking is filled with positive: well-chosen transfers and confident thrust can be revealed high potential Cancelled chassis. Is that with a 6-speed automatic dynamics of the machine turns out to be expected modest.

2nd place: 1,4t (140 l. P.) Thanks to the turbocharging, such Astra is lucky better than many 2 liter middle class sedans. Engineers can be born except for not too high clarity of inclusion of transmissions, but marketers - for greed: this engine is 43,000 rubles. more expensive optimum.

3rd place: 1.8 l (140 l.) In the mechanics "Opel" he earned the laurels of the most reliable power unit. Compared to the optimum, he has more traction on medium and high revs. But the surcharge for the extra 25 forces, in our opinion, is inadequate - 160,000 rubles. Yes, and get a 1.8-liter motor only when ordering GTC.

4th place: 1.6T (180/170 l. P.) All other things being equal over optimum is 157 thousand, moreover, this turbo engine is available only in expensive versions of Cosmo or Sport. Of course, with the dynamics of acceleration from "Astra" with this engine, everything is more than fine, but the fuel consumption may be unpleasant. For GTC and station wagon, this motor is defined for 10 forces to improve the cost-effectiveness and increase torque.

5th place: 2,0d (130 liters.) This engine is equipped with GTC and "Sports-Turner". On the stock of thrust and economy, he has no equal - on one tank you can drive up to a thousand kilometers for one sitting. But on the dynamics of diesel is inferior to many gasoline engines and besides demanding for the quality of fuel.

Major atmospheric motors 1.6 A16XER 115 hp and 1.8 A18XER 140 hp differ extremely phlegmatic character (thanks to the eco-friendly firmware), and the thermostat is leaking and is tuned to too much operating temperature (Going to ride a long time - replace it on more "cold"), plus after 100 thousand can start pounding phasemators. Otherwise, an excellent piston, designed for 250+ thousand mileage until overhaul and predictable belt drive timing.
- on A16XER and A18XER Motors there are no hydrocompensators, do not forget about the need to adjust the thermal clearance once in 80-90 thousand km.
- Another generic bar A16XER and A18XER - leaks of the oil cooler (heat exchanger). It is treated with the replacement of the gasket, but the most unpleasant - usually you need to wash the cooling system, and change the engine oil.
- A14net turbo engines surprised quite good. Here the chain drive timing, finding at least 120, and with good defolds and under 200 thousand (and yet, when buying a phase, a phase is required), again, a good piston with a resource under 200 and a relatively inexpensive and strong turbine. At great age, they will be a little overloading atmospheric, but not critical. Valves, by the way, do not need to regulate - there are hydrocomathers. The main thing is not to increase the power of the firmware - and everything will be fine.
- The problem of 1.4-liter motors to restyling - a breakdown of the mushroom valve of ventilation of crankcase gases in the intake manifold (it is open on small circulation, the gases in the turbine). The breakdown is unpleasant, since the valve is not separately sold separately, it changes assembled with the collector, but you can redo the system so that gases will always be fed to the turbine, which will slightly strengthen its pollution by deposits.
- It turned out successful in general and 1.6 A16let (180 hp). They differ greatly from 1.4 in design, has a belt drive. Injection - distributed, turbine - reliable and inexpensive, piston - strong. In general, recommended.
- Motors 1.6 SIDI (A16XHT, 170 hp) The first years of release distinguished themselves a number of significant problems: the electrodes of candles fell off and the pistons were cracked. The cars were consulted campaigns, the firmware changed, but they decided to radically the problem by 2015, when Opel was going to leave Russia. When buying it is recommended to measure compression in the cylinders, and even better replace the piston, the benefit has good tuning options, relatively inexpensive. Problems with TNVD, early stretching of the timing chain and wear of the turbine up to 100 thousand of this motor not noticed.
- leaks from under the valve lid due to not very high quality seals - the family malfunction of the Opeless motors, often found on. A good reason to throw a little bit from the price.
- Pump (and on all engines) also do not differ in the vitality - on average, the service life of about 70-80 thousand, it happens more.
- Diesels 1.3 A13DTE - old strong GM / FIAT joint development motors. 2.0 A20DTH - from the same German-Italian opera, but a fresher. 1.7 A17DTC / DTR - also quite age, already the fruit of the Union GM and Isuzu. Problems - "communion": risk of fueling the fuel system by poor diesel fuel, the need to clean the EGR valve, change the turbine on the mileage after 150 thousand and delete / change the diesel filter.

Opel Astra III is currently one of the popular cars of its brand. Of course, the Astra uses its popularity due to not expensive and price-quality ratio. Therefore, due to its low price, the quality is reduced, which makes itself felt almost in all generations of the manifestation of weak points. Therefore, the overall sick places of Opel Astra are given with which the owners of these cars are most often faced during operation.

Weaknesses of Opel Astra (H) of the 3rd Generation

Automatic transmission;
"Robot";
Steering tips;
Thermostat;
Valve in the intake manifold;
Couplings phases of gas distribution.

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In this case, most likely it is impossible to call the automatic transmission to a weak place, and most likely the radiator, the exit, which contributes to the further refusal of the efficiency of the aggregate as a whole. The essence of the problem is that during the depressurization of the radiator, the coolant leakage in hydroconuts of automatic transmission took place. Therefore, at the moment, when buying, you need to pay attention and ask the buyer whether a similar problem was on this car. It is important to remember that because of this, Opel had a revocable company. It is also worth knowing that these problems could only appear on Astrach (J) 07-08, and the Astra has new generations solved this problem.

Robotic box.

Opel Astra 3 owners with a robotic box delivered no little unpleasant moments. It is enough cases that these boxes were repaired at 60 thousand km. Therefore, when choosing a car with a robotic box, you need to ride and see how "robot" behaves. In the case of severe jerks and jerks when switching, it is necessary to think about the expediency of buying a car with such an aggregate. Based on the fact that, in general, the resource of the "robot" is an order of magnitude less than the resource of the "automaton" and now if the car is 2007-08, then unambiguously the box has been subjected or repaired or replaced as a whole.

Steering tips.

Surely one is not even from weak points, but a sick Opel Astra. You can call the weak tips of the steering. Rarely they serve more than 30 thousand km. Of course, these are not expensive parts, but it is worth knowing that, especially when you buy. In this case, it is necessary to ride and if this problem (characteristic knocks) takes place, then this will save money when buying, which will definitely go to the repair of a malfunction (replacement of tips).

Problems with the thermostat mainly appeared on cars 2010-12 of generation (J). The peculiarity of this breakdown is that when the thermostat fails, the fan begins to work constantly, which can signal the message on the panel to the device, which is necessary to contact the car service. Consequently, when replacing the thermostat, the gasket changes and together with it, through which the leaks also appear.

Valve in the intake manifold.

The outputs of the valves in the intake manifold met quite often on cars 2011 with 1.4 engine (turbochalan). These troubles with the presence of a car under warranty were eliminated by official dealers. Therefore, when buying, it is necessary to ask if the specified problem on this car was identified and eliminated (unless of course it is a car with engine 1.4).

Weak paintwork These cars are a fact. Even on cars whose age is about 10 years old can be found traces of corrosion. It happens that paint is peeling with quite large areas. Therefore, on the subject of corrosion when buying, it is necessary to pay attention. Moreover, labor will not be. Particular attention should be paid to the viewing of the thresholds, the joints of the wings with bumpers and the trunk lids.

Couplings phases of gas distribution.

Essence "Diseases" It is that when the engine is filled with poor-quality oil and start the engine, the gears of the data of the couplings begin to wear. As evidenced by the characteristic "diesel sound". If all the time does not pay attention to this, it can lead to very sad consequences in the flesh to the engine repair. When buying, it is necessary to make a car and pay attention to the performance and absence of similar sounds.

The main disadvantages of Opel Astra 2004-2014. release

Output.
Of course, we can say that Opel Astra has all generations and significant advantages. In this case, when you purchase, you need to decide on which engine and gearbox to buy a car. Most owners and experts agree that the most optimal option this car It is an atmospheric (not turbocharged) 1.8 liter engine. and manual box. In any case, the choice is everyone.

P.S.: Dear real and future owners, write below in the comments about frequent breakdowns and the shortcomings of this car model, identified and seen during operation.

Was Last Modified: January 17, 2020 by Administrator.

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12 posts on the article " Weak places and disadvantages of Opel Astra (H) with mileage”

Andrzei.
Brad written:
— good box ACP 6.
- Normal body paint
- high-quality salon, no crickets
- Suspension is excellent, Flex Ride I have
- Electronics works well and stable (Cosmo)
- Noise insulation as on Skoda and WV
- A little overview is bad on turns - Sedan J 2013g., So head cool
1.4 Turbo, Cosmo, Sedan, SPb, Flex Ride, Navigator, Parktronic, Climate, ...... ..
Great car. For 4 years, the guarantees were replaced by 2 parking sensors. All without problems.
Denia.
previously, 100 thousand was running in and now the reliability indicator. Funny when 20-40 begin to judge reliability.
Andrew
So some are bought for 3 and 4 million and in a month they turn to the salon, where quality for this money,
only horses and comfort and the same cart with a tax of 40,000 and so on, and for this money before the car for 15 years went 400,000 km, and new Audi with two turbines, where the engine 150,000 can pass, everything from ride style Depends on
Evgeny
Astra took nine years ago new one. With the calculation for three four years, but I have already rolled 200 thousand without jambs. According to the off-road, the joints of course got chips, but in comparison with other cars, it was better not yet found at the ratio price quality
Dmitriy
Astra H Z16XER, Easytronic, 2008. An excellent car, there are not many equal in this age. By faults for 230t.km in some hands: Replacing heat exchanger gaskets, thermostat. The front hubs original (SKF) go less than 80t.km, the stabilizer racks as much. Over time, wiring harness is worried rear doors (Double in frost), is treated with a soldering iron or wire replacement. Fears undime replacement oil KBS. A3 / B3 Floroolnik -250 Moto / Watch or 8000 KMU- and Motor Problems will not be. Replacing the oil in a box at least once in 100 t.km, brake fluid in robot once every 2 years and do not forget about the adaptation of the robot.
From the smallest things: after 8 years, the rear wiper motor is clinically, it is treated with disassembly, cleaning and lubricant, the gearbox of the janitor drive freezes, is treated in the same way. The skin on the steering wheel is alive, but the repair of the driver's seat may require repair, depends on the driver's set. With normal maintenance on the track, the flow rate of less than 7 liters per 100 km. The city depends on the traffic jams and manners drive drivers.
Karen.
Astra n 2008 Universal Z16XER, EasyTronic; Brought from Germans with mileage 110000 (four !! oil replacements); I drove 250 000sham (I am not a very good driver) - change-clutch (altogether, the native was like a new one) 2 times the timing, clinically rear wiper; refused condo (just to repair once); changed the front racks; hub bearings (front); ignition coils; Recently burned 2 blinds; I change the oil after 15 thousand, changed some gears in the engine (probably to the camshaft); Crickets appeared (probably it was originally) around the forehead. Machine for those money that brought (then it was 550000- 13000 Economy to the house) I think excellent machine; the road is kept clearly; Consumption brought 6.8l, now 7.2l (I drive a lot on the highway); Only 92 benz.
Anton
Immediately, I will point out about Astre N, with an engine 1.8 and a regular AT, also disagrees with the outbreak comment of weak and strong sothon, as it turns out in one Temperenetar +40 and the other has already died and the remains with a temperature of +33.2, and The middle chamber is all healthy +36.6. It should be understood here that for the assembly of Opel, if this is Russian - agree to there are problems with LCP, crickets in the cabin, the cabin is less high-quality, and noise insulation - it is also worse, also described problems with thermostat tips and others occur a lot before. I had 2007 and 2007 and 2012. Russian assembly, and here, the sky and the earth at the european rolled up 100 thousand. Before something began to pour, before that, only consumables, on the Russian assembly - even the pads were faster and 100 thousand places were left, which did not change.
Andrzei.
1.4 turbo, AT6, Cosmo. 125000 km., Consumables, Guaranteed 2 Parktronic in 2017 Replaced, in 2017, from 4 radiator temperature sensors, I ride and glad! Because I care gently as a girl, I perform the replacement of the oil, I try not to twist without the need, and the engine itself with a turbine, usually more than 2500 r / min does not twist when you just go. Of course, the front discs already changed, the pads are 3-4 times, and so everything is normal! Really star. Convenient, reliable, beautiful, fast, powerful, excellent machine, Opellera J.
2013 release, the warranty has long been over.
PS all cars have weak spots. But sometimes you need to find.))
01/16/2019
PS 2 forgot about the glands of the shafts, immediately at the top under the valve lid. In 2017, too.
Semen.
Opel Astra H 1.8 Automatic in
The configuration of the Cosmo is the most reliable car in your class! And stronger and shumka there is better than in the current new cars. Now I go to Rio 2018, I took from scratch. Even it will not compare with Astro H.

➖ Large doors / problem parking
➖ Hard suspension
➖ Maneuverability (large reversal radius)
➖ Overview

pros

➕ Design
➕ Quality of finishing materials
➕ Comfortable salon
➕ Handling

The advantages and disadvantages of Opel Astra J GTC 2012-2013 are identified on the basis of revocation of real owners. More detailed pros and cons of Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo, 1.6 and 2.0 gasoline and diesel with mechanics and machine can be found from the stories below:

Ownership reviews

At the moment, I wured my 12 thousand km, I will try to describe the feelings ... Living in the outback, I still feel clearly feeling how people drill with views and turn the heads. Yes it is Opel, but damn successful appearance No one leaves indifferent.

When I bought a car, then many told, they say how to live with her three-door. However, the landing back is quite normal, and sit behind a person of medium height is quite normal. My wife and I am not greater growth, the seats are moved back quite a bit, so there is a solid space on the second row to the front seats. Also behind there is your lighting, speakers, places for glasses, bottles or something else, there are hooks for clothes.

In general, what I like in this car is that with all its "youthness" it provides a very adult level of comfort and equipment. Rain sensors, lights work adequately. Adaptive bi-xenon at night is beautiful, the framing of headlights by diode eyelashes looks cool.

The engine lives only from two and a half thousand revolutions, before this is a very vegetable. On the sixth gear at 3 000 ON - the speed of exactly 130 km / h. I have a major track, and in the summer, the average does not exceed 8.4 liters (naturally, with a consumer, and the loss of power from the considera is minimal), in winter the consumption is a little more, somewhere up to nine liters. Engine 180 hp Razv in moderation, more precisely the car is very heavy 1613 kg. In addition, big wheels, so overclocking, which is capturing the spirit, is not here.

Feedback on Opel Astra GTC 1.6 (180 hp) with mechanics 2012

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A month after purchase, go with a girl on a trip to Altai on GTC. For a trip, about 2,000 km had to drive. And then I realized how much this car is comfortable for long journeys on good roads. Active light, cruise control, rain sensor, good music - it helps a lot in a long trip. Then there were still many other trips outside the city - and every time the car delivered true pleasures.

The track holds confidently, the speakers are enough to confidently make overtaking. It is worth switching to 4- or 5th speed, and you fly away. On the highways comfortably go by 125 km / h. Disconnection causes only unexpected bumps on the road - a less serious bump can "break through" the suspension with a characteristic sound.

The appearance at the beginning was crazy, thrown from universal attention. Constantly turned around when he left the car, insight his beauty. Now it is less accustomed to, but the aesthetic pleasure of Astra still gives.

And now honest about minuses:

1. Large reversal radius. Compensated by beautiful big wheels.

2. Quickly polluted the back of the machine due to the lack of mudguards, and their presence spoils the appearance.

3. Driving seat. After adjustment of the otkutka, the seat is not always fixed to the end, and it is already necessary to insert the seat into the groove to click. Besides after bad dear In the city begins to sort the back.

4. Electronic handbrake. There were a couple of cases when I did not put the car to the handbrake, and the car began to roll back slowly. A sharp click does not always work. Therefore, you need to click on the accented button.

But the big doors will not attribute to minuses. Yes, you need to count the distance to the next car when parking, but what pleasure is to break and slam the larger and heavy door!

Feedback about Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (140 hp) on mechanics 2012 G.V.

Front comfort sport seats, sit as in the "capsule";
+ good noise insulation (only the silencer is buzzing in high revs);
+ good instrumentality of instrument panel, so many buttons (feeling like in an airplane);
+ Beautifully highlighted salon (door opening knobs, panel with gear knob).

- It is inconvenient to sit in the seat, as well as uncomfortable to climb out of them (especially who has a big 5th point);
- the disease of the combined seats (after 30 thousand km. Everyone crashes the lower side support of the seat from the leatherette, on which it is usually sitting at the landing, someone happens in generally in the trash);
- Because of the front broad racks, visibility is lost.

Further turn to the body. Body is a business card of this model. At the expense of large full-time 18-inch wheels and design features from the car, a small angle of rotation, it is not very convenient, especially in a major city. Uncomfortable as well with huge doors, which, although they open by almost 90 degrees, what to jump with a scatter, but because of this it is difficult to look for parking space, because With this opening of the door of the place you need a lot.

Suspension:

On the highway with their weight and wheels goes like a tank.

- Although on the 18th wheels, but hard, every jack and bump is felt, shakes it is notable!

Transmission MCPP:

I believe that the MCPP from GTC is a weak place. I encountered that this box with a native mileage at 75,000 km witnessed the bearing of the primary shaft. The problem is massive, many with it go and so, therefore, when overclocking over 40 km / h, a whistle appears in the box (everyone thinks that this whistle is somewhere else). On the Internet also laid the info that at high speeds in the box there is a strong heating, and there is an overheating of the oil, and then all understandable consequences ...

Engine:

Engine 1.4 is a stuffy engine with a small turbine, which, as they say, not even after the trip, it is not necessary to cool, but I still got used to the next time for a minute of cooling. The race does not like, like big speeds, it is worth it and be sure to go somewhere, so from sport configuration Here is only one word and exhaust system.

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 TURBO MCPP 2012

On the parking lot next to GTC, all other machines seem faceless and non-zero. When you start the engine, you turn on the music and you will start smoothly (although you could also be lit), then you forget about all the problems and worries that tormented and did not give rest. Turn on the heated steering wheel and feel the vibration of the low frequencies of the audio system. Well, it is necessary !!! I'm going without gloves, I do not hurt my hands. It's just some kind of holiday!

I miss others, we climb into a row with full confidence that I will miss me, and this happens. I am easy to hand around any car that I consider it necessary to drive around, and I feel a huge supply of power under the hood.

But at the same time I absolutely do not want to drive. I am pleased with 80 km / h include the fifth gear and, slightly touching the pedals, the edge of seeing the message: 4.5 liters per 100 km. But with this smoothness of movement, I know that at any time, staying on the same transmission and rushing at the pedal, the car with a cheetah lever in a couple of seconds will turn away from 80 to 120 km / h.

On GTC all small and natural irregularities of Russian roads, perceive like a light vibration. But if at the speed you fly into a serious thief, then the blow will be strong. And at this moment you understand how tough the auto suspension. As a result, it is necessary to work with the steering wheel, circling all this disgrace.

We approach the office, we are looking for a parking place. I find the usual space for myself 4.5 meters and I understand that my car is just such a length, so I can only park on such a heel only with the help of a crane. I find a place on the meter more. It seems that it should be enough.

I start to hand over the back, and immediately hear the scream of the chamber. I go out of the car. God you are mine, yes there are still about meter - crawling and crawling. It would seem, turn off the parkingricronics and calmly rent back more centimeters 50, but highly planted rear window does not allow you to see the hood rear car. As a result, it is necessary to maneuver, clinging to the car in front, since there is no problem with the review in front of the problem.

Konstantin, review about Opel Astra J GTC 2.0D Diesel (130 hp) MT 2012

Someone may not agree, but personally, I believe that today GTC is the most beautiful and harmonious of all Opels.

There were no problems with adaptation, the wife got used to the car very quickly, which is not surprising. The steering wheel is very pleasant, lightweight, the pedals are also very soft, the landing in the car is comfortable, the steering wheel is adjustable both in height and by departure, there is a powerful side support and a bunch of settings of the very seat.

The finishing and quality of materials in the cabin is also at the height, the seats are combined, and in the place where they have a cloth, the fabric itself is very dense, kill her, I think it will be very difficult. Everything else is automotive leather stitching. In general, everything is done very well.

Very nice sound of the motor, such a bass with a rockness, and noise insulation for its class at the level, and it is interesting that winter tires The car was generally very quiet.

The car holds the car perfectly, and indeed an excellent carpet - this is the most vivid impression of this car. The clearance for the car of this class is also quite satisfied, almost 16 cm. On winter tires, so at all is 17 cm.

So, that in this car is impractical and uncomfortable ... Firstly, these are huge doors, so when parking it is necessary to think about it first, it is better not to travel to a bottleneck, for the discharge of the door is not less than meters. Secondly, the left counter - it really bothers me. In the rear window, too, no fig is visible, but actually there is nothing to watch, because there are parking sensors.

Feedback about Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Automatic 2013

22.01.2018

Opel Astra J (Opel Astra) is considered one of the leaders in its segment (golf class) due to a successful combination of sizes, technical characteristics and practicality. Against the background of their eminent competitors Astra. J looks more expensive and solid cars, and all thanks to the streamlined design that came to replace the angular body of the model of the previous generation. You can tell about the advantages of this car by hours, but today it will be about its shortcomings, and more accurately the reliability of this model, since this factor plays key role When choosing a car with mileage.

Technical features Opel Astra J.

Brand and body type: C - Hatchback, sedan, station wagon;
Body dimensions (D X W x B), mm - 4419 x 1814 x 1510, 4658 x 1814 x 1500, 4698 x 1814 x 1535;
Wheel base, mm - 2658, 2685;
Road clearance, mm - 165;
Tire size - 205/60 R16, 215/50 R17;
Volume fuel tank, L - 56;
Curb weight, kg - 1393, 1405, 1437;
Full mass, kg - 1850, 1870, 1995;
Capacity of the trunk, L - 370 (795), 460 (1010), 500 (1500);
The configuration is Enjoy, Enjoy +, Enjoy High, Enjoy Low, Essentia, Essentia Low, Cosmo, Cosmo Mid, S / S Cosmo.

Problem Places and Disadvantages Opel Astra J

Weak bodies:

Paintwork - Despite the fact that the quality of painting is not bad, scratches and chips appear on the body, and after 10 years of operation on the auto-assembly, paint can begin to swell and fall off with pieces (most often the problem occurs on 3-door hatchbacks).

Body iron - Already passed those times when the body Opel, for a weak anti-corrosion coating, did not criticize only the lazy. To date, the German company is galvanized by all body elements of the car and gives them up to 12 years warranty. Despite this, on some copies of the Russian assembly over time, there are foci of rust on the thresholds, wheel arches, the lid of the trunk, at the bottom of the doors, and on the joints of the bumpers and wings (as a rule, bugs appear after winter). The original body elements are not suiced, therefore, if they are damaged, they are usually restored, and not change.

Bottom - Not completely closed by protective impact-resistant mastic, therefore, in order to prevent the appearance of corrosion, it is recommended to be treated with an anti-corrosion agent.

Windshield "Pilkington" - Very soft because of what is quickly covered with scratches and chips, it is worth noting that the use of rigid wiper brushes accelerates the process of glass wear (maintains and turbines). There are often cases when the glass has crashed from a sharp temperature difference.

Replacing brushes - This procedure provides for the transfer of janitors to the service mode to make it necessary after turning off the ignition, move the mode of switching the modes down, after which the wipers should become a service vertical position.

Adaptive optics AFL. – this type Optics significantly exceeds the full-quality lighting. However, she has a couple of significant drawbacks - the rapid wear of the lenses drives and the refusal of the regulatory system (fails of the body level sensors), besides, the replacement of such a headlamp costs non-sash. There are craftsmen who have learned to restore the headlight, but, with the presence of the necessary spare parts there are problems.

Common ailments of power units

Atmospheric motors:

1,4 – this engine He earned a good reputation and is considered a very reliable unit, but only in the hands of calm drivers. For example, the timing chain drive, which is equipped with the engine, is able to last without replacement up to 180,000 km, but if the car is operated in the "Tailor to the floor" mode and save on maintenance, the chain will be asked to replace after 80,000 mileage. The engine resource to the capitals is 250-300 thousand km.

1.6 - Also is a reliable atmospheric small motor. In contrast to the weaker unit, the timing belt drive is used here, but with the system of changing the phase distribution on two shafts. In addition to the advantages (increase in the life of the belt), this system has its own minuses - the electromagnetic valve of the phase regulator fails. If you have a problem, the engine begins to die. Eliminates ailment of valve cleansing, if the cleaning does not give a positive valve effect will have to be replaced. The motor does not have hydrocomathers, so the valve adjustment is carried out by selecting targeted glasses. This procedure is recommended to be carried out once every 100,000 km of run. For trouble-free operation, changing the oil is recommended every 10,000 km. At the same time, it is desirable to use any high-quality analogue, instead of the DEXOS 2 corporate oil - contains additives that long-term use causes hard coking piston rings and abundant deposition inside the power unit.

1,8 - It has similar problems with a weaker unit - frequent refusal Electromagnetic valves of the phase regulator, there are no hydraulic components. In addition, it is possible to note the small resource of the ignition module (70-90 thousand km), most often the owners are fauny, which save on the ignition candlelight. Symptoms - Troit engine. Also, the common phenomena includes leaks of oils from the oil cooler. The resource of the motor is 250-300 thousand km.

Turbated power units:

1,4 - appeared in 2010, its feature is considered to use a turbine on a low-volume motor. It is both the advantage of this unit and its disadvantage - the resource of the turbine rarely exceeds 200,000 kilometers, and its replacement will cost approximately 600-800 USD. Despite the fact that there is a bit of a turbine complaints, she still has one weak place - sometimes there are failures in the supervision control system (failure of the supervision control valve). The engine is equipped with a timing chain drive that insignificantly increases the reliability of the mechanism (the chain resource is 120-150 thousand km, stars and tensioners of more than 200,000 km). In contrast to atmospheric power units, there are hydrocomathers here, so you do not need to adjust the valve. The cooling pump (pump) has a limited resource of 70-90 thousand km - begins to make noise and loses hermeticity. The most serious malfunction with which you can encounter during operation is the scece and breakdown of the pistons, fortunately the problem is not massacre. The reason is the use of poor-quality gasoline and a piston cunning.

1,6 - The main disadvantage of this engine is the poor performance in the cooling system (insufficient liquid circulation in the block), due to this, the fourth cylinder is susceptible to increased load. The consequences of this problem can be the path of pistons and damage to the block. The engine is demanding on the quality of fuel and lubricants. If, instead of high-quality synthetics, pour into it aby that, the refusal of the engine lubrication system and the crankshaft will not wait long. When using high viscosity oil, there is a risk of rings. You can still note the weak piston - with elevated detonation partitions are destroyed. If you decide to take a car with this engine necessarily check the condition piston group And do not be lazy to make the fourth cylinder endoscopy. In the 170 strong motor, the timing chain is not famous for reliability and can be lazy after 60000 mileage kilometers. With proper maintenance, the motor resource to the capitals is 200-300 thousand km.

Disadvantages are peculiar to all gasoline engine:

Thermostat - Completely after 50-70 thousand km, if there is a problem, the fan begins to work constantly. The problem of installing a more reliable thermostat from Chevrolet Cruze is solved.

Valve in the intake manifold - Valve's failure The problem is common and met as a rule on the car 2011-2012 release. Most often, the ailments manifested itself on small runs and was eliminated by official dealers under warranty. But when buying, it should still be asked whether the specified problem was identified and eliminated.

Oil flows through the oil cooler, phase beams and valve cover gasket - The usual case for GM production motors, do not be surprised and do not worry, repair is worth a penny.

Schorkanny, Clicks and other sounds - Motors Astra love to make a variety of sounds so that you do not miss, for example, the clicking sound is published by the nozzles, the shoreing sounds can produce the air conditioner compressor bearing.

Euro 5. - To meet these standards, equipped electronic throttle valve and sensitive fuel injectors. To serve these elements as long as possible, they need to be periodically cleaned (at the first signs of deterioration of the dynamics) and try to refuel on proven gas stations.

Disadvantages of diesel engine:

All diesel motors Opel Astra J are equipped with a capricious fuel system. COMMON RAIL.Which, when using a diesel fuel from "Canisters", can present a lot of problems in the form of expensive repairs (replacement of nozzles, TNVD, EGR and catalyst). The rest of the aggregates are practically troubled, but after 200,000 km will have to replace the two-mask flywheel and turbine. The stated resource of motors 250-350 thousand km

1.3 - A common illness of this power unit is considered to flow fluid from under thermostat. It is also worth noting the sensitivity of the engine to the quality of the oil, the use of low-quality oil leads to improper operation of the timing chain and the chain can jump over, proving a piston meeting with valves.

2.0 - Like gasoline engines has an unreliable thermostat (can crack). Over time, problems arise with dampers in the intake manifold. The failure of the exhaust gas recycling system is considered to be increasingly phenomenon.

Transmission

Mechanics - The five-speed transmission F17 was established in a pair with atmospheric engines and diesel 1.3, and is not the most successful unit. Its main problem is a weak differential and unreliable bearing of the secondary shaft. The purchase of a car with such a box can be compared with a lottery with a good chance of winning, the main thing before buying is to properly diagnose - you need to post drive wheels and unwind them if the bearings have already begun to fail the characteristic noise (listen to when the engine is turned off). If you do not try to squeeze all the juices from the car and follow the oil level (over time there are leaks) the box can easily listen to one hundred thousand kilometers.

M32Wr. - The six-speed mechanics walked paired with turbocked and diesel engines. This box is more reliable, but, unfortunately, there are problems with bearings and her, justice it is worth noting that they are rarely found.

F40 - Installed with a two-liter diesel engine - is considered the most successful box.

Automatic - Where are things worse with reliability automatic boxes Transmissions that are joint development GM and Ford. The distributed problem of the machine is considered to be jerks when switching gear. Most often, servicemen bind incorrect operation of transmission with imperfection software, and offer it to replace, but this procedure solves the problem is not always. If for a long time to ignore the problem, this will lead to the fact that the drum will begin to crumble, and its fragments will gradually "kill" the solar gear of the planetary transmission. Another weak point of the automatic transmission is its cooling radiator - leaks appear, this ailment in untimely elimination can lead to the loss of the efficiency of the aggregate as a whole. The problem lies in the fact that during the depressurization of the radiator there was a refrigeration fluid leak in hydroconuts. From mechanical problems, it is possible to note the high probability of breakdown of the drum rings 4-5-6. When breaking the rings, the drum is damaged in almost 100% cases, and, as a result, requires replacement. When complying with the rules of operation "Avtomat" will last about 200,000 km.

Robot - Buying a car with such a type of transmission is better to avoid, as it can start haanding after 60000 kilometers of run. If at the beginning of the movement and sharp acceleration, strong shoes or jerks are felt, it is better to give up the purchase of such a car. Know the resource robotic box, as a rule, less than the usual automatic transmission.

Weak suspension, steering and brakes Opel Astra J

Opel Astra J suspension Simple (in front - MacPherson, from behind - the mechanism of the beatt) and is distinguished by a good resource, but there is still a couple of weak points. The peculiarity of this suspension is that at negative temperatures, it begins to publish outside sounds, also the cause of the knock can be the drone of the shock absorber (it is necessary to install the boot into place and secure the clamp). The most problematic tips of the steering cras were, in rare cases, they are in charge of more than 40,000 km. You can also note the unreliability of shock absorbers - begin to flow after 60,000 miles. On the rear axle from heavy loads rushes traction. The remaining suspension elements serve no worse than the competitors.

Resource suspension elements:

Stabilizer racks - about 30,000 km.
Stabilizer bushings - 50-60 thousand km
Reference bearings - their resource depends on the operating conditions, for example, if they often ride the primer and not wash wheel arches From the inside, bearings will serve no more than 60,000 kilometers.
Shock absorbers - require replacement, without caring and 100,000 km.
Ball supports and hub bearings - 120-150 thousand km
Silent blocks of the rear beam - 150-200 thousand km.

Steering:

If you do not take into account the steering tips, then the steering Opel Astra J can be called reliable, especially on versions equipped with an electric power steering. For a long and trouble-free rail service, you need to adhere to the following recommendations - try not to ride in deep puddles, slow down when moving the lying police and tram tracks, once a year to carry out the prevention of contacts. If you appear in the appearance or climb on the rail, check the condition of the rail sleeves. On the car of the first years of release, there were cases of a steering bearing failure. If you do not change the liquid in the Gur after 100,000 km you have to change the amplifier pump.

Brakes:

IN brake system An unpleasant feature is a brake creaking. The top versions with the 18th diameter of the wheels are often increasing the brake disc. It is also worth noting the need for periodic system maintenance, if this does not make the fingers of the rear calipers will begin to zerify. If you do not use the handbrake over the years, its mechanism will begin to zakise. In electronic manual brakes With the AUTOHOLD function after 4-5 years of operation, the drive begins to fail.

Salon

Decoration Materials salon Opel Astra J Not High Quality, because of this, over the years there are crickets. Most often, the dual sounds are coming from the decorative lining on the central console, plastic lining around the windows, the mechanisms of adjusting the front armchairs, the ceiling. Will not please with its quality and noise insulation. Opel Astra J is equipped with a large number of electrical equipment, especially in top versions, but, unfortunately, with time it delivers a lot of trouble. The most common problem is periodic failures in the operation of the control units of a particular equipment - heated seats, windows, full alarm etc. Fortunately, most of them are solved by restarting cars. Of the more significant paragraphs, you can note an arbitrary reboot of the entire on-board equipment (the reason is not established) and the refusal of the sensors of parking sensors.

What is the result?

Opel Astra J turned out to be a predictable car in the good sense of the word. There is no serious surprises from him to wait, the main time to maintain it and use high-quality fuel and lubricants. Typical sores that are peculiar to this model are well known and are treated without problems. Almost anyone thematic forum There are a lot of information on how to eliminate one or another problem with minimal cost.

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