Vauxhll Astra engine temperatures

Vauxhll Astra engine temperatures

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aburtt

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238 months

Monday 10th January 2005
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Are Vauxhall Astras (in particular a 1.4 16V LS) known for operating at high temperatures and reaching those temperatures particularly quickly.
The reason i am asking, is because I went to look at purchasing the above car, and when i took it for a test drive, it seemed to hit 80 degrees C, in a matter of minutes whilst idling, is this normal?
I questioned this with the salesman and he said that all astras are like that.
Any one have any ideas?