1993 Vauxhall Senator Ex-police car review from UK and Ireland
"The best car I have ever had in 40 years"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
One or two dashboard-switch lights have blown bulbs.
The bonnet release jammed whilst the car stood for six months before I bought it.
The back exhaust box has started to blow.
Not a lot, really...
General comments?
This car is magnificent. It has been rebuilt and refurbished from the ground up and is immaculate, but being ex-police it lacks cruise control, air conditioning, electric sunroof and three-position adjustable suspension (all expensive if they go wrong).
PERFORMANCE - the car is a close cousin to a ballistic missile and it sticks to the road like glue, despite the Chinese tyres currently fitted.
ECONOMY - well, it uses no more fuel overall than did the 1.6 Cavalier which it replaced.
WARNING - the Vauxhall main dealer could not work out which distributor cap to sell me for it. Avoid main dealers like the plague if you have a Senator. I use a renowned expert on Vauxhall Senators (Paul Spence on 0850 693141) who knows them like the back of his hand.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 24v petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 141544 miles |
| Most recent distance | 142300 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 12th November, 2000 |