1996 Holden Vectra CDX review from Australia and New Zealand
"A headache"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Driver's door seal broke.
Driver's door does not close properly.
Major leak inside car on front passenger side. Returned car to dealer to fix the leak. The dealer advised that simple problem and remedied. Now water is literally pouring onto floor whenever air conditioning unit is in operation. Also heater does not work and window is constantly fogged. Have to take the car in for repair, but warranty has expired.
Motor hesitates whenever it is put under heavy acceleration.
Problems with electrics. Dashboard lights keep blowing and some digits on electrical display unit to not light up.
General comments?
The interior and exterior look nice and the car has a powerful engine. However, the little problems are a constant niggle and the repair bill keeps going up.
I am currently trying to sell to some other poor soul.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 4/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 88000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 110000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Nissan Pulsar |
| Date of Entry | 2nd July, 2003 |