Nothing major has gone wrong apart from the ignition switch contacts burning up, but it was replaced free of charge by the dealer under waranty with no quibbles.
Excellent driving machine. Not an obvious power machine but when you hit the gas it goes well.
Takes a bit of getting used to the rear spoiler blocking your rear view mirror view slightly.
Cup holders are great, really smooth operation!!!!!
Would recommend joining the performance car club to get the most out of it.
On board trip computer is a good idea too as you can get to know how much fuel you are burning and can adjust your driving to suit yourself.
Traction control is wicked and pulls you out of trouble in the wet.
Buy a second hand one about 2 years old which is already tamed, great car, nice to drive.
Hi alright mate, quick question about the sri, can you switch the traction control off? I know you can in the GSI, but not sure if you can on the sri, I'm tempted to buy a sri V6 next as they're going quite cheap now, but I hate traction control in front wheel drive cars, it can save your life in a powerful rear wheel drive car, but I think it's more likely to help you lose it in a front wheel drive car
I own a 1998 V6 SRi and there is a switch to turn the traction control off. Even with it off though, the car handles very well due to the lowered suspension and the sheer size of the car keeping it planted.
These motors are fantastic bargain speed machines, it may not be quite as refined as the GSI, but still excellent value for money, I never stop smiling when I'm driving it, there are two mods aswell which can give you an extra 40bhp for about £150, check out the electric supercharger & air flow sensor, both are available on ebay brand new.
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