1997 Vauxhall Vectra SRi 2.5 V6 review from UK and Ireland
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I had to return it 12 times because of faulty trip computers. It transpired that it was a dealer issue as other dealer fixed it first time.
Car jumps in the wet (misfiring?), dealer can't fix.
Dashboard creaks when heater warms up, steering ticks on turns. Backfires when cold (they all do from talking to other people).
Dealers generally can't fix faults (I've tried 3). Perhaps not enough room to work on as engine is shoe-horned in.
General comments?
This is excellent value for money.
Fast for it's class (I tested them all and hated this one the least) and well specified, though seats are uncomfortable. The stereo a bit under powered (personal choice!). It handles well for a Vauxhall and the V6 is smooth and quiet for the first 40k. It's also very economical, I get approx 32mpg and my first set of tyres lasted 42k.
If I was in the market for a 16-18k car next time, I would possibly go for another, perhaps look at the GSi.
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| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 V6 petrol |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
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| Date of Entry | 14th March, 1999 |