1997 Vauxhall Tigra Marine review from UK and Ireland
"Cheap to buy and run, faultlessly reliable and still a good posing machine!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing.
General comments?
I have had 2 Tigras. The first (an early 1995 model) suffered an engine failure (replaced under warranty) and I was wary of buying another, but a superb deal tempted me back in 1997. This car has been unbelievably reliable (no faults whatsoever) and is extremely cheap to run (fully comprehensive insurance, protected bonus and business use for £200).
It does about 48mpg and has never let me down. Servicing has averaged £100 a year. It's no sportscar, but it is sporting and fun, and I have to say still has the power to turn heads. I would have liked a Puma, but Ford dealers wanted too much for one (and have you seen the way the wheels look in those oversize arches!). Small coupes are more about looks than absolute power or outright handling, and the Tigra still looks like a concept car. Good on yer Vauxhall !
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 25000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Tigra |
| Date of Entry | 15th July, 2000 |