1999 Vauxhall Vectra SRI 140 from UK and Ireland - Comments

You can't touch the Astra GTE, it's one rapid machine.

I have an N reg Vectra 2.0 sri, the 150bhp, and I have had nothing, but problems with it.

- Lambda sensor... twice

- Air flow meter

- Head completely rebuilt

- Tap-pits rattling

- Drinks oil.

I would not recommend these cars to anyone. The build quality is poor, parts are expensive, and they fall in value like a stone.

I own a Vectra SRi 140 and it goes like stink; it will easily see off any Saxo.

I've had a SRi 140, trust me it won't see off any Saxo. From a standstill a Saxo VTR would give you a good race, but a VTS would leave you standing, rolling the Vectra would beat the VTR, but still get left by the VTS, I've tested it; the SRi has 134bhp and a 0-60 time of 9.5 seconds. Your average 2.0 car is just as quick.

I think the little saxo is a great hairdresers car or for your first.

The sri 140 is an OK car but!! they do bloody drink oil anybody tell me why?

I've just bought a Vectra SRi 140. I'm just wondering what I can do to make it faster, well faster than a Saxo VTS. Any ideas?

Sell it and get a GSi.

I have a 1999 T reg Vectra SRi 140 with 111k miles, it's perfect, runs perfect, does not knock on start, is as smooth as a babies bottom, doesn't use oil, and is a powerful thing.

Can anyone tell me how to get the bhp to around 170 ish, thanks Gaz.

I have an SRi 140 S reg. It sometimes over revs. Does anyone know why? Other than that, it's a great car.

I put it to you, all that said a Saxo will beat a Vectra SRI 140, that you are living on a planet far, far, faaaar from earth.

Until a year ago I raced stock cars for money down at my local circuit, and on circuits far and wide. Fractured a law or two in my time by doing the same on the Queens highway too.

I owned (and still do own the very same) V plate SRI 140. NEVER did ANY Saxo (VTS included) get anywhere close enough to even read my number plate.

NB to the ppl who asked why your Vectra uses oil - in 99% of cases your rocker cover gasket is weeping, common fault - easily and cheaply rectified.

Whats better, a 2.0i 16V SRI (140) or 1.8i 16v SRI (125)?

Both T reg 99?

I still miss my Cav V6?!?!?! I dunno what to buy, but I hear the 1.8 is quicker which I don't understand.

Any ideas people?

Chrz.

The 1.8 is not quicker. It weighs exactly the same as the 2.0 140 but with a smaller engine/less BHP. Get the SRI 140 (facelift model ie T Reg onwards) but avoid the new shape (2002>) its crap. Go buy one. Right now and let me know how it goes.

I have a Vectra 2.0L SRi 140bhp, and I know it will easily beat any Saxo VTS for the reason I've experienced it. My Vectra 140 against a Saxo VTS and a MG ZR, and the cars pull up either side, both with driver's no older than 20, revvin their cars at each other and waiting for the lights to change, so I thought why not, so I dropped down into 1st and then as soon as lights changed floored it. It absolutely beasted the MG ZR, and the Saxo wasn't much closer. Just goes to show actions speak louder than words.

Buy a Vectra; real nice cars, mine's in Pure White with Black Leather sports seats, and a Irmscher exhaust; she's a real eye catcher.

I just bought a 99 (V reg) Vectra SRi (140) with only 43k on the clock with FSH and only one owner for just £1200. It's mint.

It's not the fastest car, but it's got enough power, and it's got plenty of kit for the money.