1980 Opel Manta GTE review from Netherlands
"This one was almost dead"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rust, rust, rust....
Clutch replaced twice within five months (huh?...)
Gearbox replaced.
Water came in from everywhere (roof, windows, floor).
No oil pressure (less than 1.5 bar).
Brakes had some unexplained problems.
More rust.
General comments?
Still big fun! Relatively cheap except for extra maintenance costs. 110ps was good enough for nice speeding.
This Manta GT/E had extra spoilers and skirts and looked like it came from a very bad part of town. Underneath these skirts rust grew like hell.
A nice sin. Great in winter, and a real eye-catcher!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1993 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1994 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 0 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 21st September, 2000 |