1996 Vauxhall Frontera SWB Sport review from UK and Ireland
"Good cheap great looking 4x4 - but could have been so much better Vauxhall!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Exhaust needing replacement at an unreasonably low mileage (under 30,000) due to a bad design.
Various body panels - front wings, bonnet, o/s door, needing slight adjustment by me to avoid rattles etc (Monday morning car at Luton?)
Interior bordering upon appalling with plastic bits being collected and put away for safe keeping.
Tiny rust spot on the leading edge of the bonnet.
General comments?
A nice car to drive as a FUN vehicle, also tows a 16ft. old Sprite Major caravan with ease, even up wet grassy slopes!
When you get a sunny day try taking off the roof and windows - great! But NOWHERE to store roof panel so don't take chances.
4 new tyres locally for £300 dead (not bad for a 4x4).
Ideal medium 4x4 - but not recommended as an only vehicle (we also own a Ford Mondeo Estate).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 22500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 37500 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Sunny 16v |
| Date of Entry | 11th March, 2001 |