1997 Opel Vectra CD review from Egypt
"A bargain"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Engine belt tensioner was replaced twice costing about 100 US Dollars each time.
Faulty Air Conditioning system, Sometimes I felt that it is not working and some other times I feel that it is working properly. The problem seemed to be in the compressor, I had to replace it. Repair costs were 400 US Dollars.
Using velour on the doors inside the cabin is not practical, it has to be replaced after a while. The front seats are uncomfortable.
Rough highway ride, wind and tyre noise are clearly noticed.
General comments?
In spite of my comments, I think that it is still a good car to drive. The road holding is excellent with a stable cornering.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L, 8 valves, petrol engine Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 51 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 91200 kilometres |
| Previous car | Daewoo Espero |
| Date of Entry | 18th August, 2002 |