1996 Vauxhall Frontera TD review from UK and Ireland
"Very good value for money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nearside rear electric window switch had to replaced at 55000 miles.
Oil dipstick steal split at 60000 miles and allowed oil to be sprayed around engine compartment, which then had to be steam cleaned to stop oil dipping down from under bonnet sound proofing.
General comments?
I have found the vehicle to everything that I expected, with good performance and levels of comfort, when compared to other 4X4s of a similar price.
Off road performance has been greatly enhanced by the fitting of a decent set of dual purpose tires, this has caused only a slight increase in motorway driving tire noise.
A diff-lock would be a handy addition to the vehicle, but you have to just think ahead when using the vehicle off road.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 48000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 64000 miles |
| Previous car | Peugeot 406 |
| Date of Entry | 1st September, 2003 |