Faults:

The timing chain broke at just under 80,000 km.

The coolant expansion tank is prone to cracking and leaking. If not detected early, this can cause overheating and serious damage to the head gasket.

The PCV valve required replacement due to blockages; the engine was losing too much oil.

The V6 engine is naturally thirsty, so city driving will drastically increase fuel consumption. Being a relatively modern engine, I think it should consume less, especially if driven sensibly.

I had problems with the handbrake. Even when parked on a flat street, the handbrake would tend to disengage, causing the car to roll slightly.

General Comments:

Although the car is a family sedan, its driving experience is decidedly sporty. It stands out for offering exhilarating handling and great refinement.

While not as large as an Omega or a Senator, the car is quite spacious and very comfortable inside, with a generous trunk ideal for family trips. The OPC version is the top-of-the-range model and came quite well-equipped for its time, with all the features of a luxury car, including sport seats and adaptive suspension.

The car's biggest drawback is its fuel consumption. In city driving or sporty driving, consumption easily climbs above 12–15 L/100 km. Even when driven gently, it consumes a lot. That's the price you pay for a powerful V6 engine, of course.

I'm going to tell you a little about the engine. It's a 2.8 V6 developed jointly by GM and Saab, but it was also used in other cars from GM-affiliated brands, like this Vectra. As I mentioned before, it's extremely powerful—even more powerful than other V6s—with 280 hp and tremendous, forceful, and progressive acceleration. The V6 configuration delivers fantastic smoothness and a very sporty, pleasing exhaust note. Driving it on the highway at over 160 km/h (which is nothing for this car) is a delight.

Because it's a complex engine with high-performance components, maintenance is expensive. Parts specific to the OPC version (such as brakes, shock absorbers, and the clutch) are pricey.

It wasn't a cheap car; even when I bought it used it cost a lot, and the parts, as I said, are expensive. However, it's entirely worth it for its performance and and high efficiency.

Faults:

Dashboard lamp, exhaust, remained lit.

General Comments:

Opel Vectra GTS 1.8 EasyTronic, the car rides very smoothly.

The car has a very good grip and is comfortable.

The car is inside and outside finished very well.

With this easytronic gearbox, you can drive very economical.

The switching of gears can be very good influence with the accelerator.

Not a single technical problem.

Faults:

So far nothing went wrong with it, except that the light bulbs tend to need replacement quite often...

General Comments:

I only own this car for a few months, but my previous car was the same model.

It is a sturdy and strong car, made to be very comfortable a smooth to drive. It is a heavily built car, with enough space inside to travel long distances with 4 persons inside in very good comfort.

The engine is only a 1.6 liter, but it is powerful enough: 100 CV is good enough make it run good, and there is torque (nearly) at will.

The automatic transmission is good and smooth, and (obviously, some would say?) it can be switched to ice/snow mode or sports mode.

Maybe the fuel usage is not really very good, but given the weight of the car (1795 kg) and the facts that I use sometimes the air conditioning, and that it's an automatic transmission (uses a bit more) it is still reasonable: smooth driving stays under 10 liters per 100 km. Sporty driving can go up to 15 liters though...

I definitely like it very much, and I would recommend it to anyone who wants comfort and the feeling that you're safe in it.

Faults:

Nothing bad except the rear defrost.

General Comments:

I think this car is a really good compromise between power and economy.

For example : 200km/h on the motorway and only 12L/100km!!