Considering an Astra 1.9 cdti

[pipamish]

As above i am contemplating trading in my Vectra 2.0 Turbo for one of these as now i have started my new job im doing more miles im looking at 6 grand to play with and ideally i want a 3 door what things should i be looking for any help is appreciated.

[thunderpantz]

oooo Why th change, just the mileage? 2 main things are the EGR valve and swirl flaps on the inlet manifold. Before you buy, physically check them or check the service book to see if they've been replaced. If they look and actuate okay, you should be fine.

Another is the gearbox in the 1.9 Astras, they use the M32 which is renowned for eating itself and the thrust release bearing failing.

[skydiver]

make sure the gearbox aint mush lol. theyre like toffee. swirl flaps, egr, not sure about anything else

[Gairo]

Good choice, try for an 08 plate or later and you'll avoid the (swirl flaps) inlet manifold problem.

EGR valve is a common problem.

M32 Gearbox can be a problem, if it whines in 1st, 2nd or 6th (or all 3) then walk away... Quickly.

clutch and dmf can be noisy on high mileage cars.

[skydiver]

haha double post

[habi]

Get a 1.7cdti , it's solid

[ANT-VXR]

Get a 1.7cdti , it's solid

1.7 thats gonna be to slow for him coming outa 2ltr turbs , he will defo need the 150 atleast but good luck with buying one matey

[habi]

1.7 thats gonna be to slow for him coming outa 2ltr turbs , he will defo need the 150 atleast but good luck with buying one matey

Remap , I'm sure he can get it tuned to a 150 or more as a 1.7 can take a good blast

[ANT-VXR]

ye but u aint realy gonna get no more than 150 outa a 1.7 down a hill with the wind bhind it , he was modding his 2 ltr to get mor power so dout 150bhp modded to the max will be quick enuff for him habs

[ANT-VXR]

well i can back u up on that m8 as mine is around that , there quite quick with good mpg best of both worlds i supose