2000 Vauxhall Frontera DTI review from UK and Ireland
"Very basic high priced rubbish"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
This car has had 5 sets of front discs and pads because they keep warping. It works out at roughly every six months.
It has also had one set of rear discs and pads at 50,000 miles.
One water pump at 58,000 miles.
Engine control unit at 55,000 miles and another at 62,000 miles.
Although nothing was found by the garage, the 4 wheel drive made a horrible knocking noise when driven for more than half an hour when the car had done 50,000 miles plus. The problem seems to have gone for now.
General comments?
For the price of the car the interior is very basic and the plastic looks cheap.
It is OK on straight roads and motor-ways, but rocks and rolls round corners.
What use is a 4 wheel drive car without a differential lock?
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 150 miles |
| Most recent distance | 62300 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Astra |
| Date of Entry | 18th July, 2002 |