1998 Vauxhall Vectra GLS review from UK and Ireland
"Performance and reliability do not justify the running costs"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
About every 3 months or so, despite on the nail servicing etc, a fault develops with engine management, repairs to date - anything from a busted cam belt sensor to "could be alternator loosing charge". Vauxhall dealers' diagnostics not exactly reliable, the car now spontaneously revs when idling and no fault can be traced through plug in diagnostics.
Also had problems with the power steering, and rear wheel bearings - not expected at 50,000 miles.
General comments?
Also extremely thirsty - a tankful can get you anything from 270 - 450 miles depending on the journey.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 4/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 47000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 60000 miles |
| Previous car | Peugeot 306 |
| Date of Entry | 21st February, 2001 |