1999 Holden Vectra CD review from Australia and New Zealand

I have had the steering shaft and valve body (power steering related) replaced three times (most recently a month ago, out of vehicle warranty, but still under part warranty).

I have had the IAC (Intake air control) motor replaced three times. The fault causes the car to stall when downshifting - a very dangerous thing when moving through a roundabout.

I have had every window/door trim (external) replaced at least twice. The trim warps and lifts off at the door opening edge, usually breaking a clip in the process.

The timing sensor for the motor camshaft has been replaced twice (engine fault light comes on and stays on).

The car has very poor paint finish - the worst faults were fixed under warranty by a panel beater, as was the driver's side front door that wasn't aligned properly.

The latest fault involved the drivers side door lock failing. This was not covered under warranty.

I expect more things to fail and cost me more money. I have no faith in this vehicle.

This is the first new Holden I have ever purchased and whilst a very nice car to drive, I will never buy another.

The next car I will buy will probably be the new Mazda6.

My wife has owned a little Mazda 121 Metro, from new, for the same period of time I have had my Vectra (4 years) and has never had a days problem with it.