Faults:

Oil leak from cooler, 50p seal, 250 pound repair.

Speakers blown

Clock display top line missing.

Rust, rust and more rust. Poor paint finish.

Spot welds on rear a frames split (design fault vauxhall repair)

General Comments:

Car is too long through gears, who needs 107 in 3rd gear, if you manage top speed, it will be on an airstrip... a long one.

What a hassle to get an aftermarket exhaust to fit. Jetex do one now.

Cannot yet find a detachable towbar to fit due to being Gsi.

Will not be back to Vauxhall for a car.

Vauxhall ask for 200pounds for brake pads, can be bought cheaper else where.

Faults:

The car stalls regularly. This happened twice within one year. The first time it cost £50. The second time the dealer said it will cost over £370 but would not guarantee that the problem will be solved.

General Comments:

It is very difficult to park the car as the mirror is not very useful for parking.

Faults:

Both Camshaft & Crankshaft Sensors need to be replaced twice.

Petrol Leak.

Exhaust Manifold Gas kit and many more things.

General Comments:

My first car was a Vauxhall Cavalier and I've owned another three since, I loved them, they were full of character. Then I made a BIG mistake and bought a Vectra, the car has been nothing but trouble, Its unreliable, uncomfortable and very, very thirsty.

I would have taken on Jeremy Clarkson any time to defend Vauxhall, but after owning a Vectra I'm on his side. The car is a Shed and not even worth talking about.

Faults:

Back box (Irmisher) failed after 4 years. Not too bad, but would cost £346 to replace with similar part.

Corrosion around rear door strike plates.

General Comments:

Very reliable car. Servicing costs reasonable, and if the right dealer is used, a pleasure to deal with, if the wrong one is used then it becomes an expensive chore.

Not that fast, but certainly above average. Takes roundabouts and corners with confidence. Very easy to drive, but not a fantastic motorway mile chomper. The ride is quite noisy. Very stable in high winds and passing tucks.

The standard cassette deck/radio is nowhere near as good as the later model Cavaliers. An upgrade revealed it is the speakers that are the weak link.

Economy wise, on a normal work commute 32-34 mpg is average. If driven hard, 28-30 mg is about right.

Seats are comfy and supportive.

The hatchback is very practical for trips to the tip and DIY centre. Loads of just 3m can be carried and the boot still closed.

Faults:

My steering rack had to be replaced at 28,000.

Was not covered by my warranty as Vauxhall said it was worn and not broken???

Looking into this problem. How can it be worn after two careful owners, low mileage and full service history.

The car has been looked after.

General Comments:

The car is a comfortable family estate.

Very good for motorway driving.

Good, reliable car when nothing wrong with it.

Taking it for an MOT is a nightmare, even when looked after there are always faults.

My F reg fiesta used to pass more often!