The last of the original Vectra bodies. The SRi is an exclellent Motorway workhorse, with spec to match the price. Warranties can be extended for those on HIGH MILEAGE (just ask, they are VERY competitive)
Owned for 2 years.
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Reviewed March 2004.
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HAD 99T 2 LTR DTI 16v BEEN REALLY GOOD. NEEDED A NEW BRAKE SERVO BUT THATS ABOUT IT, OH AND A STARTING PROBLEM..... TURNED OUT TO BE THE INJECTOR RETURN PIPES (LEAK OFF TUBES), AND COST ABOUT £20. I CAN SEE THAT ALOT OF DIESEL OWNERS HAVE HAD THIS STARTING PROBLEM, SO I SUGGEST YOU REPLACE THESE FIRST (TYPICAL SYMPTOMS SEEM TO BE TAKING AGES TO START FROM COLD..,ESPECIALLY IF LEFT FOR A WHILE, BUT THE ENGINE STARTS FIRST TIME IF ENGINE IS WARM) THIS IS DUE TO THE TUBES SOMETIMES SPLITTING...THEY SUCK IN AIR AND SUSEQUENTLY HAVE TO BLEED THEMSELVES BEFORE THE FUEL BUILDS UP ENOUGH PRESSURE TO IGNITE.... HOPES THIS HELPS...!
JUST DEVELOPED A NEW PROBLEM ASWELL... MANAGEMENT LIGHT COMES ON WHEN DRIVING THE ENGINE UNDER EXTREME LOAD (ie ON THE MOTORWAY GOING UPHILL IN 5th AT ABOUT 75...?ANY IDEAS E-MAIL ME [Log in to view email]
Owned for 3 years.
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Reviewed March 2004.
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I have had 3 V6's, the first a cavalier, and since a Vectra GLS and now a 2.6 SRI Estate. The cars have got worse each time. The cavalier was the biggest inside and the fastest. The Vestra GLS was OK but cost a bomb to miantain (eg. 2000 Euros for a new ABS). However I survived a horific crash in it on the german Autobahn so I felt I owed the Vectra another chance. My newest 2.6 V6 is pretty crap to be honest, its all noise and no go. I does feel harder and stiffer than the GLS but feels less stable on the autobahn were I live in Germany. The latest V6 seems very hesitent and I think the extra electic gizmo's have made it even less rewarding to drive. I've driven new BMW's and Merc's accross europe at very high speed, but the cavalier and the vectra GLS felt the most stable and secure. I am certain the car is not putting anything like 170 bhp out, but the dealers saz its OK. I have a 20 yr old Lancer turbo also with 170 bhp, while not as smooth as the v6 and ultimately not as fast (due to aerodynamics) it certainly feels much much quicker and even the turbo lag is not a bad as the time it takes to get the 15Kg flywheel on the v6 spinning
Owned for more than 5 years.
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Reviewed February 2004.
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Bought 1995 Vectra in November. Seatbelt warning light wouldnt go out. Guy at the garage said it was a "loose wire". This "Loose wire" was in fact a dodgy alternator that eventually gave up after burning out most of the electrics and sending the dash nuts! 4 months on it has had a new alternator, cam sensor unit, new wiper unit, back brakes, a new alloy wheel (dont ask!!!), 2 diagnostic tests and the steering column stripped to sort a rattle that appeared when the car went over 60mph. Including labour I have spent the value of the car on repairs. Avoid like the plague!!!!!
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Reviewed February 2004.
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i have a 96 1800 gls. it now sits on the drive with the hazard lights all glowing with the keys in my pocket unles you take out the fuse that runs all the interior lights/radio/indicators. help me please someone!!!!!!!!!
Owned for 3 years.
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Reviewed February 2004.
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my 2001 vectra has developed some annoying problems, some the gmh dealer has fixed, some i dont think he wants to know about. A rattling from the engine when cold is of the most concern but service staff are having trouble getting the engine to display any such problems. although one of the more junior staff did admit he had heard the complaint before, senior service techs look baffled when i try to describe the annoying noise. loose fuel tank , torque vibration in muffler and clutch pedal that feels like it is about to fall out are just some of the recuring annoyances of this hard to love purchase.
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Reviewed December 2003.
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I bought my dad a 2.0 16 Valve GLS model. Nice black one with alloys, front fogs and traction control!
Yeah its nice, got 97K on the clock, full service history.-runs well!
Watch out for the timing belt (as usual), Cam sensor and turbo (only joking about the turbo!!).
The Vectra is a reasonably priced car-ideal for my dad.
Raj
Owned for 1 year.
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Reviewed December 2003.
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vectra,nice looking cars,about time someone sued them for the very very poor suspension design.
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Reviewed December 2003.
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i have a vectra 1.6 16v GLS had from new brilliant car only problem drivers door elec window is not sitting in the runners properly any help or advice.
Owned for more than 5 years.
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Reviewed December 2003.
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100 years in motion was a bit of joke when i was sitting motionless in the middle lane of the M6. The managment system decided that the vauxhall dealer garage wanted a £500 Cash injection on a poxy computer chip that was kmown by vauxhall to fail. Still they insist that it was not that the fault was not that dangerous say he behind the desk not driving infront of a articulated lori on the M6. Bring back my Escort TD all is forgiven.
2002 SRI 140 Estate. Car was purchased because it was a medium sized estate that actually flat bedded easily and was a reasonable price. Main problem is the nock from the steering when turning L or R at slow speed and pulling away. 3 visits to garage, where they have finally changed a steering link and problem went away for about a week - Car now booked in again! I have heard that it is a steering rack lubrication problem - any other comments on this??
Owned for 1 year.
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Reviewed November 2003.
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I've had a 97 P Vectra SRI (2.0L 16V)for 8 months now. Car performed great when first got it, but now not so good. The car hesitates and seems to misfire / judder at all speeds (although it's only slightly noticebale). The car is not as quite at idle, little lumpy like it needs tuning! Tried changing everything that I can do myself, fuel filter, air filter, oil, plugs, ignition leads, still has the same symptoms. Anyone else had the same problem? There is also a strange mechnical gurgling noise just started, coming from the drive end (where the cam belt is) of the front cam, anyone know what this could be ?
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Owned for 1 year.
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Reviewed November 2003.
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Electrical faults whenit rains.
I have found the build quality compared to my old mondeo to be very poor.
Will be selling soon to buy another ford Mondeo!
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Reviewed October 2003.
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hi had my p reg vectra 16 16v fot 2years my heater is not working replased the relay but still nothing checked all fuses nothing. can anyone help please.
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Owned for 2 years.
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Reviewed October 2003.
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Vectra 2l GLS. F18 GBox sheds teeth which make fantastic holes in casing, apart from that its a v good thrashing machine. Just replaced Gbox and the "locking" pin on the top selector unit is jamed in. Any help on getting it to release. Haynes says engage reverse but it wont go in to reverse. Trying to get Gbox supplier to provide some guidance. Any one any ideas?
Owned for 4 years.
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Reviewed October 2003.
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I have a 98 'R' which has been running perfectly for the past 2 years.
it has now developed a fault with gear selection. it is very hard to select gears at low speed, and when starting in neutral, the car edges forward.
Any ideas?
Owned for 2 years.
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Reviewed September 2003.
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Had a 2.0ls vectra on a p, airbag light kept coming on, vauxhall run their sh*t diagnostic and reset it, kept happening. In the end sold it at a loss (airbag light on)and bought one of the best cars for their money ive come across, a 2.5v6 cdx vectra on a p full leather, electrics, everything. This car has acres of power 150mph+ (not tested in the uk officer) i love it had no problems with it, smashing bit of kit!!
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Reviewed September 2003.
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great for the money but depriecate like a brick in water cambelt tensioners and idle valve common problems with all ranges
vauxhall vectra.. rubbish car full of woolworths parts
Owned for more than 5 years.
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Reviewed August 2003.
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Hey, It's not a bad old beast, but my airbag light has gone off 4 times in less than a year....despite having ECU and drivers side airbag sensor changed.....they have now decreed....it is my mobile phone in the drivers door pocket......so beware,,,dont keep your phone in the door bin, could cost you a fair bob or two!...u have been warned!
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