1998 Vauxhall Tigra review from UK and Ireland
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Where to start?
My Tigra was fine when I first had it, but after the first year, it all went to pot.
A timing belt cog disintegrated whilst driving, not a happy chappy, screwed up all my pistons, bent and snapped them, messed up the runners, and cost me a grand to get fixed.
Had an oil leak on the rocker box gaskets - major - all over the spark plugs. After paying out for the engine, I was determined to save money and do it my self, costing me £45 quid. Get yourself a manual and it's easy as, saved me on a £400 quote.
Now my cars been heating up for ages since I had it, but I've noticed it's getting scolding hot to the touch. Now this can't be right, can it? Soon to find out how much that's going to cost : (...
But like many, I love my car, very nippy, looks great when waxed, and it's an affordable sporty car, very economic in my opinion as well.
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| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 Manual |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
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| Date of Entry | 23rd June, 2006 |