A high performance oil burner
Nothing yet,
Diesel is the way forward, petrol cars are being left behind to taste the dust, my 1st car was a diesel and I've had 3 petrol since that and guess what... I came back to diesel.
Petrol cars are toys.
This car came with gas shocks for some reason and she handles like she is on rails.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 1st June, 2004
A complete pile of dung!
Timing Belts snap especially on <00 Models.
Tensioner, Water Pump, Guide Pulleys should be changed EVERY 32-40K with a new belt.
A new belt should be fitted every 16-20K to avoid problems.
Cam and Crank sensors are prone to failure.
EGR valve (esp. 96-98 models) is prone to failure/sticking.
Door lock solenoids are prone to failure... complete renewal of the assembly is required.
ABS sensors give very little trouble, but the ABS modulator assembly fails on LHR circuit regularly on 96-99 Models. €1,000 + labour to fix this problem.
Some engines burn oil like it's going out of fashion... repair is VERY expensive and this also can cause the Catalytic Convertor to fail...
Rear suspension bushes fail and are quite awkward to renew...
Radios loose reception and the radio display also fails... more money...
It goes on...
Jeremy Clarkson was more than right...
Vectra-B = Crap...
Solution to all the woes... 96> Mondeo Zetec...
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 8th August, 2002
A disaster
Timing belt (cambelt) broke at 34000. This is very common. Huge costs for repair.
Hand brake sticks - always.
This model is notorious for cambelt destruction.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 10th January, 2002
A comfortable, high specification, imported bargain
Airbag warning light came on after about 11 months (14000 miles). Dealer fixed this under warranty.
'ECO' button light stopped working after about 18 months (20000 miles). Asked for it to be fixed during service, but dealer didn't do it.
Accelerator pedal started to 'squeak' around the same time. Dealer charged over £30 to fix this - pedal had to be removed and lubricated!!
Overall I think it is a great car and the things that have gone wrong have been minor and only slightly annoying.
I bought this car as an import from Republic of Ireland and saved £6500 on the new price... so I can't really complain!!
On the negative side, I was horrified recently when told the value of the car after less than two years..£9500. You lose so much money so quickly, it really doesn't justify buying a new car.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 30th August, 2001
Excellent, reliable, quick and comfortable
Idle valve needed replacing at about 65,000 miles.
Oil leak (Minor) from Sump gasket at approximately 85,000 miles.
Oil leak (minor) from the head gasket at approximately 90,000 miles.
Car has been virtually 100% reliable, returns about 26-28 mpg in town, about 32-35 on a run (all hard driving).
Like it so much a 4X4 Turbo has just got to be next!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 15th February, 2001
At 86,000 miles the engine seized (no warning lights).
Numerious oil leaks.
Anti-roll bushes gone in the back.
Central locking gone after 1 year.
The car was serviced regularly but the engine still packed in after 86,000 miles.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 29th November, 1999
From day one I have had constant problems with this car. I would not sell it for fear of it causing harm to whoever bought it from me. Only some of the problems encountered are listed below .
Central locking faulty.
Immobiliser was never activated by garage and only noticed by myself 24 months after purchased.
Many oil leaks.
Timing belt snaps after only 30,000 mls.
All valves and head replaced after 50,000 mls due to build up of carbon on valves and head needs replacing again with only 57,500 mls due to the above problem recuring. THE CAR TO AVOID.
General Motors have paid for all repairs but I would sooner have the car in my garden than in the garage constantly.
I would never ever buy another Opel.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 19th November, 1999
Well, it's an old car for starts, so you'd expect things to go wrong. But, the things that have gone wrong nearly got me killed! Your brakes failing and going over the Cork/Kerry Mountains is no fun experience. In general, it's pretty hard on the brakes. I always have to get something done to them every few months when I have it in for a service.
Other than the brakes failing there has been nothing really serious that has gone wrong with it. Although that could change when I bring it in for a service tomorrow.
For me it's main plus point is that it is economical. On a full tank I get 500 miles plus and that's city miles. Insurance is cheaper, but Tax isn't. Same as a petrol car.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 26th September, 1998
10th Oct 2004, 09:26
How do you mend the door locks?
Any pictures of the mechanism? Decided that I'll do it my self, too expensive to take it to a shop.
Br. Sandra.