Vectra gts

aiden25

Any reports on the Opel Vectra gts 1.8. Any good or would they just rob you?
Thanks

colm_mcm

Its just a normal vectra really. They're supposed to be a bit hard on petrol.

aiden25

Thanks for that, was thinking in upgrading as they look nice

colm_mcm

They do look nice to be fair. We traded one in where I worked years ago, couldn't wait to drive it as I assumed it had a big turbo or something.
Bit disappointed...

aiden25

Might keep looking so!!

colm_mcm

If you're not doing much mileage then they're still worth considering.
I'd say you'd get them pretty cheap nowadays.

aiden25

I suppose about 200 mls a week, their cheap enough now ok and still look good.

colm_mcm

Saab 93 1.8i is related to it, maybe consider one of those too as they're similarly cheap

They both need cambelts very regularly though (36 mls afaik)

aiden25

Thought they were based on the same floorpan ok, what engine does the saab use.

aiden25

Have a troublesome Astra g 1.4 at the moment ECU trouble it appears to be, trying to locate one for it.

colm_mcm

aiden25 wrote: »

Thought they were based on the same floorpan ok, what engine does the saab use.

They use the 1.8 from the vectra in the 1.8i

The 1.8t is a 2.0 turbo engine. The 1.8i is pretty unremarkable but has less to go wrong.

aiden25

Must check them out
Thanks

DaveJac

that model vectra is hard on suspension bushings espically the rear ones, can be dear to replace even with motorfactor parts. engines are usually good make sure there is no damp/wet in the boot car corrode the fuse box in the back causing alot of problems with electrics,

aiden25

Thanks Dave
Nice to have info before looking. Was a bit unlucky with my current car so dont need more trouble.
Thanks again.