1997 Vauxhall Vectra SRi (130) review from UK and Ireland
"Vauxhall should have evolved it more from the Cavalier"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
1. 2 radios.
2. 02 sensor.
3. Loose front suspension knuckles.
4. Blown middle box (exhaust).
5. Water leaks into the cabin.
6. Defective tyre valves x 2 on delivery.
7. Screen washers only work when they feel like it!
General comments?
1. Fast smooth drive.
2, Reasonable economy (35 to 40 mpg).
3. Comfy interior.
4. Poor lights (on dip).
5. Excellent passive safety... as a rather reckless cyclist found out when it hit him at 40 mph plus (no doubt that the car's design and ABS saved his life)
6. Superb load carrier.
7. Excellent touring car on euro roads (will cruise at 90 - 100 all day, only petrol stops required).
8. This was the ninth Vauxhall I have owned, it is by far the most shodily built and because of that it will be the last... When the General shut Luton it came as no surprise to me if this is an example of their best effort... My next car will be an Audi!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 16V petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 48000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Astra Sport 2.0 |
| Date of Entry | 16th March, 2001 |