1998 Vauxhall Vectra SRi review from UK and Ireland
"Decent all rounder, but go for the 1999 facelift model"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Gearbox failed at 81000. Dealer (non franchised) replaced it with a second hand gearbox out of a Gls. Vauxhall could not help me identify the box so I couldn't prove it to the courts!
Heated rear window relay faulty. It kept draining the battery, but it took the dealer 3 attempts to find the fault. Hence the car kept letting me down!
General comments?
The Vectra Sri is slow compared to the Cavalier Sri I previously owned.
The handling and ride is more refined than the Cavalier though so I guess I can't have it all ways.
Fuel consumption is a little on the high side around town, but good on long distances.
Pre '99 facelift model a little bland. Go for the '99 onward face lift model if funds permit.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 79000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 94000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 2nd January, 2003 |