1999 Vauxhall Vectra GSi review from UK and Ireland
"Keeps dealer servicing departments in business!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
How long have you got?
On delivery:-
Laquer missing.
Severe flat spot at 300 revs.
Tyres last 2,500 - 6,000 miles along my B-road routes.
Stereo unusable in medium/long wave.
Gear box oil leak.
Sunroof rattle.
Fogged up fog lamps.
Brake fluid leak.
Stuck accelerator pedal.
Creaky dash.
Squeaky water pump.
Flood (dealer left the sunroof open in the worst storm of the year - didn't tell me and gave it back the same day with soaking wet seats, carpet and all!!!)
General comments?
Whilst mine was being repaired, I had the benefit of driving the newer GSI. Best thing about it was the change in gearing ratios. 3rd gear is much more satisfying. The old GSI can do 107ish in 3rd but the new does 95ish with a lot more punch.
The flat spot took 9 months for Vauxhall to find after more than 8 weeks in 4 different dealerships. They finally gave me the Carin Navigation System to say sorry, but the car had to go to a Vauxhall Technical Excellence centre who found the problem after another fortnight. They advised me to get it Superchipped!! They said that's the only way to make this car perform as it should.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 V6 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 7 miles |
| Most recent distance | 57000 miles |
| Previous car | Daewoo Nexia |
| Date of Entry | 23rd December, 2000 |