1996 Vauxhall Vectra GLS review from UK and Ireland
"Following the Cavalier the Vectra is a retrograde step"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Steering rack within the first 2 months, recalled for gearbox, seat belt pre tensioners, handbrake adjustment. Boot lock motor failure. Central locking problems. Engine management problems necessitating replacement of the crank case sensor - still hasn't resolved the problem.
General comments?
We have owned 6 Vauxhall cars since 1980 having had a Viva and various Cavaliers. The last Cavalier - a 2.0l LS was a very good car - I would swap it for the Vectra without a doubt. The Vectra has not left us stranded - yet - but has had a succession of niggling faults that leaves the dealer as baffled as we are. Poor service Vauxhall.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 47000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 28th June, 2000 |