1996 Vauxhall Vectra GLS review from UK and Ireland
"A good all round family car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Crank shaft sensor failed - cost about £60 to purchase new one.
New disks needed about 50,0000 miles.
Cam-belt tensioners replaced at 30,000 miles.
General comments?
Basically a much underrated car that thanks to one Jeremy Clarkson is now the butt of everyone's jokes.
I have found the Vectra to be both comfortable, nippy, economical with good road holding. In my experience far superior to the Ford Mondeo.
If they were that bad a "million" reps wouldn't use them, would they?
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 25000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 75000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Mondeo |
| Date of Entry | 26th April, 2002 |