A great reliable car
The oxygen sensor was changed at 165000.
The fuel pump was changed at 180000.
A problem never fixed was the (orange) engine light coming up from time to time... I wonder if someone can help me?
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 15th September, 2009
Powerful and comfortable
Blinking S light for the sport mode of driving, even if not pushed at the stick of the gearbox, so it has poor gear shift and problems to drive in a normal way.
It's a really great, powerful car with a lot of space.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 7th July, 2006
Apart from rust, it is a cheap reliable car
Timing chain broken in the parking hall, luckily speed is so low, otherwise it will destroy the whole engine. Then the car is history.
Timing chain and water pump replaced at 300 Euro.
Otherwise this car is no problem.
Good car, apart from well known parts need to be replaced on time, other wise it goes very well.
Good size. It is a real car. Easy on feul, average 6.5 liter per 100 KM, even in city use never go over 10.
I got this car from friend as a gift, so far I drive it 5000 KM, repare cost is 400 Euro. It seems is going to last a coupe of years more.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 29th April, 2006
Good enough for its price
Rusted chassis and rain water leakage into the baggage compartment since purchase.
Brake pump failure at 183000.
Standard items like clutch, brakes, timing belt, clutch, oxygen sensor at 185000km.
Heater radiator leakage at 187000.
Cooling water pump failure at 187000.
Coil spring failure at 190000.
"Motoronic" computer chip failure at 193000.
Oil gaskets leakage on all levels at 195000.
Rear wheel axle bearing failure at 197000.
Radiator blew up at 204000.
Front Suspension failure at 205000.
Well, may be I bought an old used car that the previous owner did not take much care of, but the frequency of failures was quite high nevertheless.
Spare parts was a problem, as the dealer could not provide spare parts for a 4x4 car since it was not commercially sold in the area.
Car stability at high speed is magnificent, especially at curves, however the acceleration is slow for 2.0L engine.
Maintenance of interior electrical parts is not easy, you have to take everything out to change a light.
4x4 Vectra has a completely different design on belts and mechanical parts than the standard Opel Vectra, which makes it very difficult to find used spare parts.
The engine operates at high temperature, and there's constant loss of cooling water, the car would over heat at any climatic heat elevation, which is critical in area with hot climate.
The Opel Vectra requires continuous care and maintenance, and is not suited for people with low car maintenance experience.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 5th December, 2002
Good performance.
The antenna. Is it possible to stop the antenna for it not to get out always?
I've just bought an Opel Vectro GT 2.0 Injection. cost:1905 Euros. 102000Km. What do you think of that? Is it an affair?
Thanx.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 7th April, 2002
I think the Opel Vectra is a very good deal.
I have a Opel Vectra A from 1991 1.6i with 185.000 km on board, and it runs very nice. It runs at 190km/h with no problem, and it has great stability. I made several tuning changes to the exterior and interior of the car, but no changes to the mechanical parts. I have owned the car for 2 years, and the only problem I had with the car is that I changed the water pump. I'd say it is a great thing for a 13 year old car to run splendid at this age.
If you are interested in pics, write to adrianbarsanescu@yahoo.com
Very nice car, but it consumes much more fuel.
Reliable, economic Grand Tourism
Nothing really. The former owner really loved this car. All the maintenance was done perfectly. That's why it's not unsafe to buy a car with a lot of kilometres, if the maintenance is not neglected.
Okay, my battery died after two weeks, but that's it.
The car is equipped with an 1.8i engine. That's enough (especially with the close-ratio sports gear), but the 2.0i is better.
The car was bought with full options: powered mirrors, powered windows, Billstein suspension, etc. etc.
After more than 200.000kms, this car still runs very nice. A little bit of rust found its way to the well-known spots.
It makes a difference if you buy a GT with or without history. My car's history goes back until 1995.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 15th August, 2001
Power, security, reliability..
Nothing bad except the rear defrost.
I think this car is a really good compromise between power and economy.
For example : 200km/h on the motorway and only 12L/100km!!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 22nd May, 2001
Nice Grand Tourism for little money
Nothing yet. Was completely serviced when I purchased the car.
Nice, sporty and comfortable car.
Full of nice options (powered windows and mirrors, door lock, Recaro seats, CD-player, etc.).
The close-ratio gear box makes this 1.8i faster than 'normal' 1.8i models.
Not a wild design, but this one was serviced very good and it's just fun for not too much money.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 4th May, 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
15th Sep 2009, 09:26
You don't have to fix it. It's normal in OPEL. I remember my father had Opel Kadet, it was the same. And my Father has 93 Opel Vectra, and it's the same as well. And I have 1991 Opel Calibra and guess what!! It's the same like yours and my fathers.. no big deal. Just ignore it.