1998 Vauxhall Vectra SRi 2.5 24v V6 from UK and Ireland
Summary:
Go buy one of these.....now
Faults:
Airbag connector seal @40,000.
Clutch @ 97,000 miles.
2nd > 3rd Synchromesh.
Head gasket (leaked - not completely failed)
General Comments:
What a car, but what a shame about the dealer. Shortly after purchasing this vehicle from a main dealer, car was drinking radiator water (bottle every 6 - 8 weeks), and 2nd to 3rd gear was "notchy" when changing under power. Dealer tinkered with faults, but never repaired fully. Vehicle was sent for it's 30k service and dealer investigated faults, but didn't repair nor service the vehicle. A new date the following week was set. During this time I past the 10,000 service interval. Dealer immediately invalidated the warranty and notified me I needed to spend a huge amount of money (£3000).
I didn't repair the gearbox or the gasket. Vehicle drove for a further 50,000 miles without fault... until they took it back in part exchange...fools!
Great handling helped by a faultless traction control system.
Sports seats comfortable.
Trip computer a must so you can drive the car efficiently.
Good stereo.
Other than the major faults above (which the dealer should have fixed), vehicle was very reliable. Not a single break down.
Short shift the gearbox and you have a lazy bear... hit the throttle and you have a big wolf...growling...and growling all the way.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 9th November, 2004
6th Aug 2009, 07:35
That sounds about right. I have an SRi 140 myself. I love the car. I checked the book on it via Total Vauxhall magazine, and the top speed is 131 mph, but I got it up to 157 mph and I couldn't believe my eyes, but do be careful as the gear boxes are really easy to break. I've just replaced my third one and need to do it again. Maybe it's just the way I drive. Other than that, it's a great car. If you have any queries, take your car to your local dealership.