VAUXHALL ASTRA CONVERTIBLE (1993 - 1999)狂暴雅特兑换(1993年至1999年)
All too often buying a convertible on a budget means having to put up with ropey handling, pram-like dumpy looks and a hood with more perforations than a tea bag.常常买了预算兑换意味着忍受破旧处理手推车式矮胖、方巾显得更加齿孔比一个茶包. The Vauxhall Astra Convertible represents an affordable way into soft top motoring without all the downsides.雅特代表狂暴的负担兑换成软办法不顶驾驶所有不利. Although many will associate the Astra convertible with the rather unlovely first generation car, the second generation model, manufactured from 1993 through to 1999 is in many ways something of a forgotten gem.虽然许多人会联想到与雅特兑换unlovely而第一代轿车,第二代模式从1993年到1999年制造的,通过多种形式是一个被遗忘的瑰宝一件.
HISTORY历史
The 2.0-litre Convertible was launched in June 1993 and a 1.6-litre engine option for this classy-looking drop-top followed the following April.<2.0公升可兑换1993年6月推出了1.6公升引擎可选择这个一流瞻落顶遵循以下4 A 1.8-litre engine replaced the 2.0-litre in August 1994 which spawned the Colour Edition and Classic Edition models.一个1.8-2.0公升引擎取代公升的苦楚,其中1994年8版彩色版和经典型号. The final second generation Astra Convertibles were sold in 1999.最后二代雅特convertibles售出1999. After a hiatus of two years, Vauxhall responded with a superb new Astra Convertible with an electrically powered hood and a range of engines culminating in a storming 187bhp turbocharged unit.中断两年后,狂暴回应了高超的兑换新雅特电动发动机罩和一系列突击187bhp增压葬身一组.
WHAT YOU GET 什么才叫 
If your budget won?t run to a Peugeot 306 Convertible, you won?t feel hard done by settling for an Astra Convertible.如果你的预算获胜?标致306笔办了兑换,你赢了?笔解决所做的努力感到雅特兑换. With a range of lively engines, a decent reliability record and a neat hood installation they do the job very well.一系列生动活泼引擎a decent reliability record and a neat hood installation they do the job very well. Accommodation for four isn?t bad, but wind protection for rear seat occupants isn?t all it could be at higher speeds.住宿四渡?笔坏,但是保护后座占用肖国风?笔都可以较高速度. The interior does look dated compared with contemporary models but the design is ergonomically sound and equipment levels are high.内政部不看当代型号同月相比,但良好的设计和设备水平是很高的体形.
WHAT YOU PAY 您付出
Prices start at just under £1,000 for a 1994L 1.6 Colour Edition Convertible with a similar vintage 2.0-litre being only £200 extra.刚开始时的价格为1000英镑,在一月六日一1994l彩色版以类似古董兑换2.0公升仅200多英镑. A 1997P Colour Edition with the 1.8-litre engine is worth around £2,000.一个彩色版的1997p一点八公升引擎值得两千英镑左右. The 1.8-litre powerplants probably represent the pick of the range, being smooth and relatively torquey.180公升发电厂幅度大概是尖子,被torquey相对平稳.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR 寻找什么
Examine the sump and the cylinder head for oil leaks.检查水池及缸盖油泄. On older cars, check the shock absorbers for leaks.关于老车,检查减振器泄. Cracked driveshaft gaiters could point to wear on CV joints.传动轴破获穿点就可以皆大欢喜美国CV接头. There was also a recall in 1995 on all Astras made since 1993; this was to fit an earthing clamp on the fuel filler neck; you need to ensure that this has been done.记得在1995年还有1993年以来取得的所有astras;这是一种适合于燃料填充颈部接地钳;您需要确保已经做到. Cars equipped with an airbag need to have a dealer check.汽车安全气囊,配备了必要的交易制衡. As with any soft top car, check the roof for signs of rips, wear and discolouration.正如任何软顶车,检查顶迹象核糖、穿、变黄.
REPLACEMENT PARTS 替换零件
(approx based on a 1995 Astra 1.6 - ex Vat) A clutch assembly will be around £80, and it will cost you around £200 for a full exhaust system less the catalyst.(大约1995基于雅特1.6-恩增值税)离合器将围绕大会英镑80它会使你周围满了200英镑少排气系统的催化剂. A starter motor should be close to £65 and a radiator around £140.一要贴近起动马达65英镑140英镑左右的散热器.
Brake pads for the front £16 a set and for rear shoes £35.刹车皮定为16英镑战线后方鞋、爱尔兰镑35. A replacement headlamp will be close to £55, and an alternator around £90.更换前照灯英镑将接近55英镑左右,发电机90.
ON THE ROAD 在路上
The Astra Convertible is powered by a range of decent engines, and all models handle reasonably well.雅特兑换的,装有发动机射程体面、合理地处理好各型号. No, they?re not in the same drawer as a dedicated roadster such as a Mazda MX-5, but then you wouldn?t expect them to be given that they can seat four in comfort and were modified from an previous design.不,他们?再没有一个专门为在同一个抽屉里,如马自达跑车MX的5号可是你wouldn?笔期望他们能给予他们四个座位舒适、改装了以往的设计. You?ll only really notice the body flexing over serious potholes, and even then you?ll just feel a slight shimmy and spot a momentary blurring of the rear view mirror.你?通知当地唯一真正严重的身体屈曲超过坑洞,即使如此,你呢?当地只是感到稍微摆一时模糊不清的现货和倒后镜.
Wind noise isn?t too much of a problem with the hood up, the soft top being a well-made unit.肖国风噪音?笔太大的困难与罩起来,是一个良好的软顶人造股. but drop the hood and you?ll find conversation difficult at anything much above 60mph.但下降的方巾,你呢?在交谈什么困难找当地许多60mph以上. The 1.8-litre engine is probably the pick of the range.180公升引擎可能好转的射程.
OVERALL 总体
Although it won?t win many beauty contests, owners love the Astra Convertible for its no-nonsense reliability, zippy engines and sheer value for money.虽然获胜?笔赢得许多选美,爱狗的雅特兑换为其不尚空谈的可靠性,zippy发动机和明目物有所值. Often confused with the inelegant previous shape car, this version of the Astra Convertible deserved to do better than it did.以前常常混淆与不雅形状车这个版本的雅特兑换值得做总比它. Perhaps second time around it can make new friends.或许可以左右第二次结交新朋友.
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