1998 Vauxhall Vectra LS review from UK and Ireland
"Reliable and cheap to run"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Needed new ignition lock at 160,000 because the key wouldn't turn in the lock.
Needed new rose (?) suspension bush on rear suspension because it was making a clonking noise, turning left at low speed.
Water leak in boot from nearside rear quarter-light window.
General comments?
I have done 80,000 miles in 3 years, and the car now has 161,000 miles on it, and apart from the key not turning in the ignition lock problem, it has been totally reliable. It starts first time every time.
All I do is change the oil regularly and put diesel in it. I haven't had any work done on the engine - nothing has gone wrong. The car still drives well with plenty of power on the motorway.
As you can tell, I am very pleased with the reliability and very low running costs of my diesel Vectra.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 low power turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 80000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 161000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Astra |
| Date of Entry | 11th March, 2008 |