1998 Vauxhall Vectra LS review from UK and Ireland
"A standard car gives a standard drive - boring"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The list is endless and is common on ALL Vectras according to Vauxhall!!:
1- The steering knuckle joint goes every 3 months.
2- The aircon is smelly.
3- The engine management cuts out the engine ( due to a dirty sensor) - been replaced/cleaned 3 times in a year.
4- Idle speed varies dramatically and often stalls.
5- The headlights are very dim.
etc. etc.
General comments?
The car looks good, is comfortable and goes well -when it is running right.
BUT- it is so full of niggles and complaints that I doubt if I will ever buy Vauxhall again.
I have spoken to many Vectra owners on the web and via dealers, and they all have the same problems as me.
Also, the car is boring - handling and performance are acceptable, but you are left wanting more. I guess I should have bought the sportier versions - but they all have engine management problems too.
I am going to try Volkswagen next :)
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 45000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 62000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Fiesta |
| Date of Entry | 1st November, 2000 |