1997 Vauxhall Vectra LS review from UK and Ireland
"A great car let down by poor supplier integrity"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Since reaching the 50,000 mile reading on the speedometer, the engine has become completely unreliable at tick-over speed.
This turns the car into a death trap when approaching hair-pin bends, because the power steering and power brakes cease to operate when the engine cuts out.
Vauxhall/Opel say this is not a "Known Fault" and I am just an unlucky owner.
Every time the car goes back for the fault to be repaired, it costs a couple of hundred pounds for new sensors, but, the problem remains.
I would love to know if anyone has got to the root of this problem.
General comments?
This is a well designed car with, in my opinion three poor aspects.
The rear view mirrors are too small to be safe, but, look great from outside the car!
The boot opening is restricted, again to improve the looks of the car.
The engines seem incapable of ticking over properly as soon as a few thousand mile are up on the clock.
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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 | 1.8i Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 5000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 65000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 21st September, 2001 |