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Opel Vectra

  • 15-10-2008 1:57pm
    #1
    Splendid
    Closed Accounts Posts: 135 ✭✭


    Hi,

    Does anybody have any opinions on a 00 2ltr Diesel Vectra?

    Anything I should check, other than the timing belt and water pump?

    thanks


Comments

  • #2
    furtzy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,464 ✭✭✭furtzy


    Few things mentioned here to check out

    http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/index.htm?md=851


  • #3
    Marcus.Aurelius
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,314 ✭✭✭Marcus.Aurelius


    As in Honest John's review, anecdotal evidence from some colleagues suggests they are oil guzzlers, keep an eye out for sludgy oil, and make sure it has been serviced very frequently and on time. Check the last replacement date of mass flow sensors. If outside last 30k, may need replacement. Corrosion a huge issue, along with ridiculous electrical niggles.

    If you can avoid the car, I'd advise you do. There's better diesel cars out there, with improved reliability. Mazda 626 2.0TD (100bhp) 99-02 for instance are very good for the money (€2,000-€3,500)


  • #4
    Splendid
    Closed Accounts Posts: 135 ✭✭Splendid


    That's brilliant lads, that's the kind of advice I was looking for.
    thanks a milliln.


  • #5
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,479 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    I had one of these model Vectras, though it was a petrol model. Very poor car, lots of electrical issues, poor fuel economy, not very well built and shocking depreciation. I also found Opel dealers useless to fix problems under warranty. Never touch the brand again.

    To be honest there are much better cars out there in this range.


  • #6
    patjo12
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭patjo12


    Splendid wrote: »
    Hi,

    Does anybody have any opinions on a 00 2ltr Diesel Vectra?

    Anything I should check, other than the timing belt and water pump?

    thanks
    hello i drive a 03 diesel 2ltr vectra and i love it . i am having a bit of clutch trouble at the moment but i think its just a cable. my modle has a timing chain which does not require changing, check that out.


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  • #7
    GTDolanator
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 772 ✭✭✭GTDolanator


    Diesel pump can go on these and is not a cheap fix


  • #8
    corkboy10
    Closed Accounts Posts: 77 ✭✭corkboy10


    Had a 00 petrol model,worst car i ever had avoid at every cost!!!!!!!!gearbox and power steering pump went also had electrical issues with it


  • #9
    ba_barabus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,617 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    patjo12 wrote: »
    hello i drive a 03 diesel 2ltr vectra and i love it . i am having a bit of clutch trouble at the moment but i think its just a cable. my modle has a timing chain which does not require changing, check that out.

    I doubt he is still pondering his purchase since 2008


  • #10
    corkboy10
    Closed Accounts Posts: 77 ✭✭corkboy10


    be handy for any new people like myself?(only joined yesterday) to see tips like that


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