ahh..lets pit them against each other:

astra and optra.

both powered by almost the same engine,
both handled by almost crappy dealership,
both subject to lemon,
both have sa resale value that rivals any nissan cars
both can be great cars and a pain in the ass
both cars are under-rated.

and both are almost not worthy to have this threaded discussion.

if these are your only choices, which is it?

astra(sedan/wagon-all line-up and locally released editions)

vs.

optra(sedan/wagon-->all line-up and locally released ed)


let the thread poster decide amongst these two....

ps: just leave the year model difference, ok?concentrate sa ride, handling, parts, maintence, and the ups&downs of the two only. data basis please. no flaming and minimize the OT.