1996 Vauxhall Vectra CDX from UK and Ireland - Comments

26th Jul 1999, 15:04

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Constant problems with ECU light coming, mainly caused by faulty sensors. All corrected under warranty.

Release cylinder on clutch failed. Major problem, no garages would undertake to work due to the amount of hassle involved. It's a gearbox out job, taking at least 10 hours labour plus parts. My local dealer even sent the car to another Vauxhall service center to be repaired.

General comments?

Fun car to drive, extremely comfortable, nice shapes and materials used on interior.

Turning circle is brilliant, cruise control is probably the best feature.

On the whole very happy with the car.


17th Jan 2002, 10:38

You mention cruise control as the best feature (probably). I have a 2.5 V6 CDX and the cruise control only works above 50 mph in 5th gear (or any combination of engine speed and gear to ensure that the RPM is above 2000). Up and down hills, the speed varies between 25 and 36 mph when set to 30 mph. I even wrote to Nick Reilly at VM, but all he said was that it's typical of the range - no comment about the statement in the handbook which says that it "...will maintain a constant speed above 20 mph". I must admit I feel rather cheated about it all - otherwise the car is marvellous.

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