1994 Vauxhall Senator CDI review from UK and Ireland
"A wolf in sheep's clothing, no wonder the traffic police used them"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The exhaust system started to blow at the joint seals and the whole system (which I believe was the original) started to corrode.
I managed to save the catalytic converters (there are two) and replace the rest of the exhaust system at a cost of £330.
Both front tyres have needed replacing at a cost of £80 the pair, which was reasonable.
I believe they wear due to the weight of the front of the vehicle and power steering use while stationary.
General comments?
This vehicle offers 204 BHP and a top speed of 150 MPH. 0-60 in 6.9 seconds.
It is a very powerful quick vehicle for £1200.
As an ex-police vehicle, it lacks air conditioning and other creature comforts, but most are gimmicks which could go wrong.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 24v Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 128000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 137000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Belmont |
| Date of Entry | 24th January, 2002 |