1997 Vauxhall Vectra GLS review from UK and Ireland
"Great car whe reliable, watch out for sudden engine cut out, SCARY!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have had two auto estate Vectras and have been disappointed with both.
The worst fault (which happened on both) was that the engine management light came suddenly and the power steering died, and you only have seconds to pull up and the brakes are limited, very dangerous!
Back and forth to the garage with the 2nd one, on the diagnostic computer it was always a sensor error. The last one being a cam shaft sensor, which was replaced and was costly!
On both I have had bad oil leaks and have suffered petrol fumes flooding into cabin (hole in breather pipe)
The reliability is not there, and after having two on the trot that did the same cutting out fault, it was upsetting and scary, especially after it happened in rush hour traffic and then wouldn't start!! Someone behind me nearly ploughed into me.
General comments?
I would never have another one, I don't know if the cutting out is a Vauxhall manufacturer fault, but it makes the car so unsafe. I have heard of other Vectras that do the same.
The thing was serviced regularly too. Every six months.
Don't buy one for the reliability. It will cost you a fortune in bills. The garage owner knew who I was on the phone without me having to say who it was, the car was there so often.
On the plus side.
Big and roomy.
Lots of storage.
Wonderful big boot.
Goes fast and smoothly when functioning properly.
If it was reliable, and didn't cut out and scare me to death, I would have kept it as I did like the car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 16V Petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 45000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 65000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Vectra |
| Date of Entry | 6th August, 2006 |