2000 Vauxhall Vectra LS 1.8 dual fuel

Summary:

A high performance bargain

Faults:

O2 sensor failed at 56000 miles.

Gearbox blew up at 81500 miles.

Clutch overheated and caused the pressure plate to crack in 2 places at 81500 miles.

Flywheel overheated and left it scored at 81500 miles.

Faulty oil pump replaced at 81500 miles.

General Comments:

The car is seriously quick and handles like it's on rails. It is a very good car to own and drive, despite the problems that I have had. I wouldn't hesitate in buying a Vectra again.

My Vectra has been extremely reliable for the amount of miles I do (5000 miles a month) and the way I drive my car, although it has been serviced every 5000 miles to compensate for the hard use.

I got the car converted to LPG when I got it and it costs me half the price of petrol when I go anywhere. LPG is the best thing I ever done. I can do about 800 miles on the motorway staying at very high speeds for under 60 quid.

That's probably cheaper than a diesel.

I got a 136mph out of it on the autobahn in Germany. That is very fast for an 1.8 LPG car.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 28th May, 2004

2000 Vauxhall Vectra CDX 2.5 V6 petrol

Summary:

Truly outstanding for its price range

Faults:

Central locking jammed.

Drivers headlight fault.

General Comments:

This car is seriously quick. This estate will beat most normal cars even when fully loaded and with a roof box on. Trust me I know.

Outstanding performance and handling although I have got "W" rated tyres fitted.

The two problems I have had with it were both fixed quickly at no cost and were both due to earthing problems.

The only extra you can get for this is cruise control apart from that everything about this car is superb.

This has been the best buy I have ever made and will definitely be buying Vauxhall again, probably the 3.2V6 Signum Elite.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 11th January, 2004

2000 Vauxhall Vectra SRi 120 1.8 petrol

Summary:

At 18, I'm not complaining!

Faults:

Nothing much has gone wrong with the car, other than the air conditioning didn't work when we first bought it. It just needed a refill of gas and cost £50.

General Comments:

This is my second car, as I am only 18, and is very quick.

I am very happy with the car, and have had no problems other than described above.

The seats are beautiful, and support every part of your back. The car is laden with 'irmscher' bits as standard, and I worked out that if you were to buy these separately and stick them on a normal vectra, it would cost you over £3000 for the parts alone. Therefore, it is also very good value for money. The car does not drink excessively, but it loves the gas pedal to be down.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 5th October, 2003

1st Sep 2004, 07:20

I'm only 18 and I have a Alfa Romeo 156 Selespeed, I could have had a Vectra, but they are in no way as nice or as quick as my car. 120, what's that when a Alfa is next to you revving its engine, oh and Irmsher styling is nothing compared to my S3 kit.

22nd Jan 2009, 22:00

I think I'd rather stick with the Vectra, Alfa Romeo equals unreliable AND ugly. Who spends their driving days revving their engine at other drivers?

23rd Jan 2009, 11:11

Maybe people who like a bit of fun eh?

19th May 2009, 10:17

I am also 18 and am considering taking my dad's 2000 1.8 Vectra off his hands. I have only drove a Saxo 1.1 before and I was wondering what you think I should look out for?

Cheers, Mark.

10th Sep 2009, 16:56

I'm 31 and just got Vectra SRi 120. Nice car to drive, but could do with more take off power, still happy with it!! Looks sweet!!

16th Aug 2012, 16:22

Alfas are good looking, but I would always go for the Vectra.

2000 Vauxhall Vectra LX 2.0 dti

Summary:

An economical bargain, sensible in style and nature

Faults:

Master Air flow meter light came on and unit failed each time you put the car through the 3000 revs. mark.

Fuel lines had to be replaced early on after I had bought the vehicle. As I was on holiday, I needed them repairing quickly.

Full new set of tyres just recently fitted, but these are really normal consumables, aren't they?

General Comments:

I've never personally owned a Vauxhall before, having had no trouble with the past Rover's that I have owned. Although I needed a bigger towcar for my caravan, I wasn't prepared to pay for a Rover 600 series vehicle as they had a lower towing weight. I have also found a pleasing fuel return in miles per gallon, even when I am towing the caravan.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 11th August, 2003