2002 Holden Vectra Equipe review from Australia and New Zealand
"Reliable and efficient"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Hand brake is tight, so makes a creaking noise when applied. Had this checked by dealer 4 times and they said this is a characteristic of the car, not to worry about it.
Replaced front 2 tyres after 30,000km. Replaced all 4 tyres after 60,000km.
Coolant is now leaking at 60,000km, I need to pour water in every day. Will have it serviced in 3 days and investigate the cause. I believe the timing belt needs to be changed with the 60,000km service.
General comments?
The car is quite smooth and handles very well. The cabin is nothing special though, very dated.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2L petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 60000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi FTO |
| Date of Entry | 23rd February, 2006 |