1994 Vauxhall Frontera Sports from UK and Ireland - Comments

The radiator developed a leak but was put right immediately under warranty.

It's a brilliant car and I would definitely buy another, it looks and runs brilliant and performance wise it is exceptionally good for a 4x4, acceleration can be vivid especially after about 2000 revs. Top speed is better than a Ford Escort, and handling wise you would think it was glued to the road, it is that good. I can't fault ours....

I'm curious on the handling comments made. I have a '94 Frontera 3dr Sport and think it handles terribly when cornering. Especially in the wet!

It does drive well and the only other negative comment I would make is fuel consumption!

I've got an old one. I'm a mechanic, I can't fault mine - 1993 in prestige condition, will never sell.

Sorry, you must be using wrong tyres if you think that it's slippy in the wet.

I'm also an ex-soldier, drove the best offroaders including HGVs. My Frontera gives me all of the past experience with more comfort. The problem comes from people who have no training to drive 4x4 off road.

I own a 1994 Sport Frontera, it handles badly round corners! What wheels do you have on yours? It sounds like you nicked them off Frank Williams!

The early Fronteras were notorious for soggy handling. Largely down to poor damping.

I replaced my shock absorbers with DeCarbon ones from a company called Scorpion Racing (they advertise in the 4x4 mags). It transformed the road handling. I thoroughly recommend this (especially if your truck is still on its original shocks).

Another thing to do is keep the rear leaf springs lubricated to reduce friction. Get a can of spray-on grease, jack up the back of the truck to extend the springs and then spray the grease in

between the leaves. Careful to keep your hands away in case it falls off the jack!

I have a Frontera Sport L-reg, but I have not got a handbook. Where can I get one from?

Sir, Handbooks for your Vehicle are available for Sale at your local Vauxhall Main Dealership.