Astra J 1.6 reliability
Hey everyone,
About a year ago, I bought a 2014 Opel Astra J Sports Tourer 1.6 petrol with 220,000 km on the clock, and I've been having problems with it ever since.
First, I had issues with coolant leaks. Then the thermostat failed, causing the engine to overheat and all the coolant to leak out, leaving me stranded on the side of the road. After that, the spark plugs needed replacing, followed by the ignition coil pack. Then the A/C started acting up.
Now, I'm getting a low coolant warning and an engine overheating warning, along with the “A/C turned off” message, even though there's enough coolant in the system.
At this point, I'm wondering whether it's worth continuing to repair the car or whether I should cut my losses and sell it (or just scrap it).
I'm honestly quite disappointed with the Astra so far. The reliability has been frustrating, fuel consumption is higher than I'd like, and the 1.6 petrol feels underpowered.
So, what have your experiences with the Astra J been like? Have you had similar experiences or not? Based on your experiences, would you recommend keeping the car and continuing to fix it, or would it be better to sell it and move on to something else?
Thanks!