1997 Vauxhall Vectra SRi review from UK and Ireland
"An average car let down by lack of development"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Cam belt snapped 40,030 miles leading to engine rebuild. £800.
Wheel bearing giving in.
Cuts out - the old "holds at 1100rpm then stop" problem vauxhall can't fix.
Brakes worryingly poor at times.
Damp in boot.
General comments?
I bought the car on an R plate with 39k miles on for only £4500 and had been well maintained. I needed a car desperately and liked the looks. OK it drives reasonably, but is no SRi, engine is smooth when it works.
Build quality is OK, seats very good and it excells on the motorways.
I have to agree with another comment here, its aimed at the fleet manager bean counters!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 39850 miles |
| Most recent distance | 43600 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Vectra |
| Date of Entry | 2nd August, 2002 |