Buying a Used Opel Astra Club Diesel (2001). Safe Enough?


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Hi TAIans,

My cousin brother is looking for a used car for his own use.He is only 22yrs old and their family already owns 06 Zen Vxi. He came to know about one 2001 model Opel Astra club diesel which clocked more than 2 lakh kilometer. He is going to buy the car. as per him the car is very well maintained, full option with rear camera ,reverse sensor.car has good tires and they are ready to give it less than 1 lakh.

As it is an Opel already done 200K km, i am against the decision.can anyone share the experience of Astra diesel and the possible problems we may face.
 

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As it is an Opel already done 200K km, i am against the decision.can anyone share the experience of Astra diesel and the possible problems we may face.
Used Opels are best avoided in India. The car is not worth more than around Rs.50,000 regardless of its condition. It could be a nightmare to maintain one and search for its spare parts. The re-sale value will be almost nil. Suggest him to look out for other deals under a budget of lakh if ‘peace of mind’ is a requirement too.

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