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2352.1 | | COMICS::FISCHER | I've got a rainbow in my pocket | Wed Dec 07 1994 15:51 | 1 |
| In the Summer I think
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2352.2 | Yes | TOMMII::RDAVIES | Amateur Expert | Fri Dec 09 1994 16:17 | 4 |
| Today's Auto-express shows spy shots of a new cavalier estate, so answer to
second question is allmost certainly YES.
Richard
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2352.3 | Yes | WELCLU::YOUNG | Policemen aren't nasty people | Fri Mar 31 1995 16:44 | 5 |
|
Vauxhall dealer told me there will be an estate! ('bout time to)
Richard
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2352.4 | New Cavalier | CHEFS::CURRIEI | Dyslexic snice brith | Wed May 03 1995 17:33 | 23 |
| Anyone seen any pictures or got any information on the new Vauxhall
Cavalier, which I gather is due out later this year? Not that I'm a
particular fan, it's just that the way the car scheme is weighted, I'll
almost inevitably end up replacing my current Cavalier with another
one.
I'd be interested to know the range of body styles (will there be an
estate as well as saloon/hatchback?) and whether it will have the same
engines (particularly the turbo diesel).
I read somewhere that GM might drop the Cavalier name and adopt Vectra
as used by Opel. Can't say I'm too fussed either way.
As an aside (maybe this should be a separate Note), I saw in the
current Cavalier catalogue that on the some models there is the option
of a combined CD/tape player. In the picture there only appeared to be
one slot. Is this the case, or is one of the drives in a separate box
somewhere else? Strikes me as an awful lot of mechanics to cram into a
single unit - with a radio as well! Anyone any experience of these
combined units?
Ian
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2352.5 | | UNTADI::SAXBY | Rover Diablo Owner | Wed May 03 1995 17:46 | 7 |
|
I can't say for certain, but my Rover's Radio Cassette doubles as a CD
controller for an (optional) auto changer in the boot.
I think both Rover and Vauxhall use Phillips radios.
Mark
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2352.6 | Vectra | MILE::JENKINS | | Wed May 03 1995 18:02 | 14 |
|
Haven't seen any pictures yet, but did read a short article in Autocar
a while ago.
The new Cavalier will be available initially as saloon/hatch only
probably in October. Estates will follow in 1996. Engines will be
1.6 16v - 2.5 24v. Car will be badged 'Vectra'.
I guess Vauxhall will try and shift as many of the stockpiled old
models as it can up to the end of August and then start the launch.
Richard.
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2352.7 | RADIO/CD CDX ONLY.... or pay for it | BRUMMY::HATTONM | I could fit in an unmod'ed Mclaren, at half the price | Wed May 03 1995 19:56 | 12 |
|
re.0 and radios....
EITHER radio/cass OR radio/cd NOT both.
Model depends on choice of car, but only the CDX gets the radio/cd as
standard, except you can specify radio/cass as no cost option. Every
other cav is radio/cass..... upgrade to radio/cd at cost if avaliable
as option... but as always I stand to be corrected. Check VTX
- MARK -
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2352.8 | Radio/CD/Cassette | CHEFS::CURRIEI | Dyslexic snice brith | Wed May 03 1995 21:27 | 12 |
2352.9 | | RIOT01::KING | Mad mushrooms | Wed May 03 1995 22:14 | 5 |
|
The autochanger I had fitted in the Cavalier is about 260 quid a year
extra - perhaps that would be an option?
Chris.
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2352.10 | | WOTVAX::STONEG | Temperature Drop in Downtime Winterland.... | Thu May 04 1995 13:09 | 6 |
|
re SC804 - this is a Radio/Cassette with a 'CD' button which allows you
to switch to CD if you have an autochanger fitted. The earlier SC804
didn't have this feature, but had a couple of other 'features' instead.
Graham
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2352.11 | Seen it | TIMMII::RDAVIES | An expert Amateur | Thu May 04 1995 16:44 | 7 |
| There was a picture in Auto-express a couple of weeks ago. Sort of
looked like you'd expect when the omigawd designers were let loose on a
cavalier.
Quite good looking, somewhat different, but not radical.
Richard
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2352.12 | | CHEFS::GEORGEM | Cannibalise Legalbis | Wed May 24 1995 19:24 | 4 |
| New Vectra is in this week's Autocar. Doesn't look radically different to the
existing one, to be honest. It's due here in October, and will start at 11k.
It's expected that a GT edition will top the range.
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2352.13 | Thought for the day | COMICS::SHELLEY | | Wed May 24 1995 19:39 | 6 |
| I recently worked out that with the introduction of the Vectra, all
Vauxhall models will end in 'a' except the Monteray !
Well, there yer go.
Royston
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2352.14 | | FORTY2::HOWELL | Just get to the point... | Wed May 24 1995 19:44 | 4 |
| Hmm.. saw one of those Moteray things yesterday... what on earth is it
supposed to be ?!
Dan$rathole?!
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2352.15 | | CHEFS::GEORGEM | Cannibalise Legalbis | Wed May 24 1995 19:47 | 5 |
| An Isuzu Trooper.
Helpfully,
m.
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2352.16 | Vectra costs | SEDSWS::OCONNELL | PETER PERFECT | Tue Oct 03 1995 13:43 | 17 |
| Just seen the price of the Vectra, they seem to be higher than the
Cavalier.
If you want a Vectra at no actual cost out of your salary (exclude tax
loss) then you will have to have the 1.6 8v envoy 5 door!.
some of the other models are only slightly more but on principle then
you are actually paying for the necessity of a car for your job, thats
assuming you are at the 2,950 allowance level!.
Seems like the choice is rather limited these days!.
Does anyone have the manufacturers price lists for all these models
yet?? so we can calculate the tax loss (may also be more!!!).
Patrick
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2352.17 | | BAHTAT::HILTON | http://blyth.lzo.dec.com | Tue Oct 03 1995 17:26 | 2 |
| If you compare list prices of Vecra vs Cavalier is there any
difference?
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2352.18 | | COMICS::SHELLEY | Thats all I have to say about that | Tue Oct 03 1995 17:42 | 13 |
2352.19 | Confusing CDX prices | CHEFS::WEAVERD | | Wed Oct 04 1995 11:21 | 9 |
| Confused if you look at CDX and compare Cavalier and Vectra.
Cav Vectra
4 - door CDX 4425 4238
5 - door CDX 4238 4438
Derek
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2352.20 | | CHEFS::WEAVERD | | Wed Oct 04 1995 11:50 | 3 |
| Sorry, should have clarified, - 1. refers to 2.0l 16V.
Derek
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2352.21 | | COMICS::SHELLEY | Thats all I have to say about that | Wed Oct 04 1995 12:31 | 3 |
| At least the Corsas are cheaper !
Royston
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2352.22 | | COMICS::SHELLEY | Thats all I have to say about that | Wed Oct 04 1995 14:28 | 5 |
2352.23 | cav prices up!! | SEDSWS::OCONNELL | PETER PERFECT | Wed Oct 04 1995 17:33 | 5 |
| The prices of the cavaliers have been hiked!!!!
seems like a ploy to make the Vectra seem like a comparable
deal which would be acceptable to all????
patrick
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2352.24 | | RIOT01::KING | Mad mushrooms | Wed Oct 04 1995 17:55 | 10 |
|
Just read the (p)review of the Vectra in Top Gear mag (yep, sad I know!)...
After seeing the production version pictures the car looks very
strange. With the red paintwork of the car tested the black plasticky
bits that wrap around at the front and rear look particularly crap.
The boot on the hatchback looks awful too, it looks just like it's been
lifted from one of the Daewoos (Nexia?)...not pleasant at all.
Chris.
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2352.25 | Demo cars down south!!! | BAHTAT::HILTON | http://blyth.lzo.dec.com | Mon Oct 09 1995 14:30 | 8 |
| Two Vectra demonstration models will be on display at DECPark for one
week commencing 19th October 1995 to coincide with the UK launch.
Wadham Kenning - Reading will also be holding a special launch evening
at the dealership on the 19th October 1995 and invitations for this
evening are available from reception at Worton Grange, Winnersh and
Basingstoke.
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2352.26 | | WOTVAX::HATTOS | It's simple - but it's not easy | Tue Oct 17 1995 20:35 | 9 |
| Well, I've seen, touched, and sat in one. I like it very much.
I'll be going to the launch on Thursday...
I also have the list prices from Leaseplan and all the option
availability stuff. A colleague has the colour availability.
Vauxhall have actually only increased their list prices a fraction - I
think this is reflected in the - now updated - lease prices.
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2352.27 | | BAHTAT::HILTON | http://blyth.lzo.dec.com | Tue Oct 17 1995 20:37 | 8 |
| >> Vauxhall have actually only increased their list prices a fraction -
>>I think this is reflected in the - now updated - lease prices.
When I looked I thought the Vectra prices, say for a 16v SRi, were up
around 4 or 5 hundred pounds a year on the Cavalier
Greg
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2352.28 | Sound Options | CHEFS::WEAVERD | | Wed Oct 18 1995 12:10 | 9 |
2352.29 | good spec | CHEFS::GATHERN | | Thu Oct 19 1995 16:33 | 13 |
| Just had a quick look at the Vectra, although it is not being
officially released until 7pm tonight.
We looked at a 1.7td GLS. The spec. was impressive, Electric sunroof,
leather steering wheel, radio controls on the steering wheel. The GLS
also has front foglights, a remote control deadlock/alarm/immobiliser.
The electric window controls have been moved forward on the central
console, making them easier to reach.
Safety features include drivers airbag,"decoupling foot pedals", seat
belt tensioners and a side impact system like Volvo's
Dave
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2352.30 | | CHEFS::BEATRX::WHITEHEADJ | Pour que tu m'aimes encore | Fri Oct 20 1995 12:29 | 4 |
| There's a very nice Vectra on display outisde DECpark. Very nice to
walk past a new car and not get lynched by the salesperson.
Jane.
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2352.31 | | RIOT01::SUMMERFIELD | Rogues in a nation | Fri Oct 20 1995 12:33 | 4 |
| I queued next to one this morning on the M1 in Leeds. Looks okay, but
nothing to shout about.
Clive
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2352.32 | I agree with Jeremy Clarkson..... | IOSG::MITCHELLE | Pigs all fed and watered, and ready to fly | Fri Oct 20 1995 16:36 | 4 |
| yawn............
(We went passed a Vauxhall garage last night - looks like they were having to
hold a party to make it look interesting....:-) )
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2352.33 | | COMICS::SHELLEY | Thats all I have to say about that | Fri Oct 20 1995 16:55 | 16 |
| Whilst the Jeremy Clarkson bit on Top Gear was quite amusing, his
'spoilt brat' attitude toward the Vectra annoyed me.
I would think a large proportion of viewers will end up driving
or having a Vectra as a co .car and a few comments in comparing
trim levels against the existing cavalier
models would have been useful. Sure he rants and raves about
all the high performance cars he is lucky enough to drive but how
many of the TG audience will be rushing out to buy MGF's let alone
Diablos and F50's !
I saw some Vectras in Basingstoke today and its a definate improvement
on the Cavalier whilst not being too radical. Vauxhall can't afford
to make this type of car anything else apart from a functional and
practical rep mobile.
Royston
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2352.34 | | RIOT01::KING | Mad mushrooms | Fri Oct 20 1995 17:06 | 6 |
|
What about resale values of Cavaliers now that the model has been
superceded? Surely the value will go through the floor...(or at least
drop a grand or two?).
Chris.
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2352.35 | Perhaps Top Gear should have given the Vectra to Chris Goffy - more his style. | IOSG::MITCHELLE | Pigs all fed and watered, and ready to fly | Fri Oct 20 1995 17:48 | 7 |
| re.33 and the comments about Jeremy's attitude to the Vectra - I know a lot of
people are going to end up having one as a company car - but that doesn't stop
it from being boring (IMO) - and as for comparing trim levels - you can do that
by going to any Vauxhall dealer - I'm sure that they would be more than happy to
give you chapter and verse.... in far more useful detail than ever any slot on a
TV program is able. And as for all the other things he gets to drive, we can all
dream, can't we?
|
2352.36 | Clarkson should be sacked!!! | SEDSWS::OCONNELL | PETER PERFECT | Sat Oct 21 1995 16:48 | 17 |
| Agree totally with .33,
Jeremy Clarkson is a complete w***er, for example, the 1.8 16valve
jobby top speed is actually more than the crrent 2.0 i cavalier, now
that is a difference which can be noted (although not usable).
Inside I found loads of changes which give a completely different feel
to the car.
Besides Vauxhall were not going to change drastically what has been one
of their most successful vehicle designs!.
They are going to run another top gear review this sunday (22nd oct)
not sure what time though?, this was due to complaints from vaux as to
the nature of Mr Clarksons review (not!).
Patrick
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2352.37 | Boring? Perhaps not, but definitely unmemorable. | CBHVAX::CBH | Lager Lout | Mon Oct 23 1995 12:14 | 14 |
| I dunno, although I think that Clarkson went a bit over the top, there
is a grain of truth in there. The Vectra seems to be a competent, well
built, well equipped car, it just has no soul. It's probably a result
of these `risk assessment' things that some car companies do, where they
make sure that there's nothing about the car that anybody will dislike
particularly, and the end product is something that is the lowest common
denominator; unoffensive, competent, and instantly forgettable. Vauxhall
(or is it a GM or Opel design?) seem to have taken `playing it safe' to
a fine art. They should have taken at least some risks with the styling -
I'd have thought that a car that some people like and others hate would
be more successful than something that no-one really cares about... although
it's not such a worry, I guess, when they have the fleet buyers sewn up...
Chris.
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2352.38 | | COMICS::SHELLEY | Thats all I have to say about that | Mon Oct 23 1995 12:33 | 5 |
2352.39 | | CBHVAX::CBH | Lager Lout | Mon Oct 23 1995 12:38 | 6 |
| > Like Ford did with the Scorpio ?
I'm not sure that Ford got it right with that, but I applaud them for
daring to be different...
Chris.
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2352.40 | | RIOT01::KING | Mad mushrooms | Mon Oct 23 1995 12:54 | 17 |
|
re:.39 etc.
It's the same with all four/five door Euroboxes that are around now or
will be soon; the Audi A4 was the first apparent new shape of the breed,
now the Vectra is out in a very similar shape, the Peugot 406 will be
around soon, yet another one from that mould...it's just the current
trend for saloon design.
You can see other trends in the designs such as the two seperate groups
of headlights on cars such as the new Mercs, CRX, Celica, Elise...etc.
The Fiat Coupe was designed beautifully, as is the new Alfa Spider (not
sure when it's out?) but they aren't exactly what everyone would class
as utilitarian for the mass market.
Chris.
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2352.41 | | COMICS::SHELLEY | Thats all I have to say about that | Thu Oct 26 1995 11:41 | 6 |
| After checking out the brochure and the lease costs, I favour
a 1.8 GLS with cruise control and air con (with sunroof deleted).
A very well equipped package for a reasonable price.
Royston
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2352.42 | | BAHTAT::HILTON | http://blyth.lzo.dec.com | Thu Oct 26 1995 14:00 | 1 |
| Those glory days of turbo cars are long gone then Royston.
|
2352.43 | | COMICS::SHELLEY | Thats all I have to say about that | Thu Oct 26 1995 14:13 | 6 |
| Glory days indeed.
Family needs, no pay rise and errosion of benifits has forced a change
of attitude I'm afraid.
Royston
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2352.47 | Vectra 1.7td = Cav 1.7td | CHEFS::PACK_J | Cloud Base is heaven | Mon Nov 06 1995 13:17 | 14 |
|
If any one is interested in Vectra 1.7TD performance vs Cav 1.7TD
performance.
The results of road tests my son and I performed in each of the
above vechicles was that acceleration is pretty much the same, neither
car has an edge. (Which is not surprising give that the lanuch model
vectra has the same TD engine as the CAV)
As for mpg we didnt have the test car long enough for that.
:J (Soon to be a petrol driver after 3 diesels as you get less power
and no better mpg these days)
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2352.48 | | COMICS::SHELLEY | Thats all I have to say about that | Mon Nov 06 1995 13:35 | 12 |
2352.49 | Comparing apples with apples. | PLAYER::BROWNL | Tyro-Delphi-hacker | Mon Nov 06 1995 14:41 | 8 |
| I have a Peugeot 405 1.8i estate on loan at the moment. I can say with
accuracy that I'm getting almost exactly 20% fewer miles per tankful
than from my own Peugeot 405 GLDT estate. I can also state with
accuracy that I don't think the top-end torque compensates for the loss
of low-end grunt, especially in 5th gear at motorway speeds. Nope, I'll
stay with turbo diesels thanks.
Laurie$25K_miles_a_year
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2352.50 | Environmental impact? | CHEFS::GERRYT | | Mon Nov 06 1995 20:01 | 14 |
| I think that as the 'environmental' considerations take their toll on
the diesels, so the economy will reduce eg. Astra 1.7D is only slightly
better on book figures in terms of economy over the 1.7 TD, because
Vauxhall/Opel have 'soft turbo'd' the 1.7D "to meet or exceed 1996 EEC
emission regulations".
It will be interesting to see how the unleaded 'lean-burn' motors
compare with diesels in a couple of years' time.
I suppose necessity has always been the mother of invention!(...until
some large oil company buys the patent rights!)
Tim
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2352.51 | Yes you can get 50mpg | WOTVAX::HATTOS | It's simple - but it's not easy | Mon Nov 06 1995 23:13 | 4 |
| as for >50 out of a petrol family car, well actually the Vectra 2.0i
CDX AUTOMATIC does 50.2 mpg at 56mph.
|
2352.52 | | PLAYER::BROWNL | Tyro-Delphi-hacker | Tue Nov 07 1995 12:21 | 20 |
2352.53 | | WOTVAX::stus.olo.dec.com::HATTOS | Don't delete your Windows directory | Tue Nov 07 1995 16:16 | 4 |
| Laurie, yes, because UK unleaded and diesel prices are much the same, your
savings just really can't be achieved anymore.
Stuart
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2352.54 | My votes for a diesel | CHEFS::NASHD | | Tue Nov 07 1995 17:09 | 23 |
|
I drive about 60,000 miles per year. I tried it in a Mondeo estate with a
petrol engine for a year. This was very comfortable but the fuel seemed
to evaporate. Though the manual said I should get returns somewhere in
the 50mpg in reality it was less than 40mpg.
Then I took over the lease of a Peugeot 405 GLDT saloon earlier this year.
I try to drive keeping the engine at approx 2500 rpm so I do the 85
miles to work in about 90 minutes. This returns about 60mpg. But, when
I used the air conditioning during the summer the fuel consumption was
more akin to a petrol engined car!
My next lease car is a combination of the above - a diesel engined
Mondeo estate.
The acceleration in the Peugeot was a bit slow initially but once the
engine gets to approx 2200 rpm the car feels as if it has a rocket up
its a$%e (and, it leaves a satisfying cloud behind).
I'll avoid going back to a petrol engined car for the foreseeable future.
Give me a turbo-diesel anyday.
Dave
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2352.55 | | COMICS::SHELLEY | Thats all I have to say about that | Tue Nov 07 1995 17:22 | 8 |
2352.56 | speed or money in the pocket ? | WOTVAX::SHARKEYA | LoginN - even makes the coffee@ | Tue Nov 07 1995 19:13 | 9 |
| I used to have an Astra 1.8 16v. It got around 32mpg - 35 if I was
really slow.
I now have a Citreon 1.9 diesal estate (non-turbo). Pushing it HARD, I
get 47mpgnd pottering (75mph on motorways), I get around 52 mpg.
There is NO comparison if you wish to save money.
Alan
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2352.57 | | CHEFS::NASHD | | Wed Nov 08 1995 18:42 | 6 |
| re .8
I wonder if someone has a turbo-charged petrol-engined car they'ld let
me borrow...
D.
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2352.58 | Once bitten, fovever p!$$ed off you don't have one anymore | COMICS::SHELLEY | Thats all I have to say about that | Wed Nov 08 1995 18:55 | 6 |
| Dave,
Believe me you don't want to try one as it will ruin your happy
relationship with your turbo D :-)
Royston
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2352.59 | And the answer is? | CHEFS::PACK_J | Cloud Base is heaven | Wed Nov 08 1995 21:15 | 14 |
|
So what is you conculsion:
Given that a petrol 1.8 16v Vectra is rated at 42mpg @75mph
a diesel 1.7TD Vectra is rated at 44 mpg @75pmh
and in the UK unlead(price) == Diesel at the petrol station
Is it going to cost me more to drive around at 85mph in a petrol or
diesel vectra.
Why?
:J
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2352.60 | | 45607::KERRELL | salva res est | Thu Nov 09 1995 10:56 | 9 |
| re.12:
Well the diesel must win somewhere because I regularly get well over 600 miles
out of my 60 litre Cavalier 1.7TD tank.
I'd like the petrol car to win though because I'm fed up with the 'agricultral
feel' of the TD.
Dave.
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2352.61 | What do I know ? | CHEFS::WHITWOOD_N | Nigel Whitwood | Thu Nov 09 1995 15:51 | 8 |
| I reckon that with cruise control on the petrol (quite a cheap option)
there probably ain't alot in it.
Although not relevant to this string, why have Vauxhall got both 2.0
and 1.8 petrol engines ?. There isn't alot of difference in
performance or ecconomy.
|
2352.62 | | WOTVAX::stus.olo.dec.com::HATTOS | Don't delete your Windows directory | Mon Nov 13 1995 15:07 | 3 |
| I reckon it'll cost you the same to drive at 85mph in both cars.
3 points and a hefty fine.
|
2352.44 | Vectra copies Nexia! | CHEFS::GERRYT | | Tue Nov 14 1995 16:24 | 7 |
| ...But have you noticed the similarity of design of the rear end of the
Vectra 5 door hatch with that of the DAIWOO NEXIA!!!!!
GM must have had "a lot to do with Daiwoo"
Tim
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2352.45 | Where do you think they got the presses :-( | KERNEL::MORGANI | The Troof is oot there | Thu Nov 16 1995 15:04 | 0 |
2352.63 | Economy - it's how you drive! | CHEFS::CURRIEI | Dyslexic snice brith | Thu Nov 16 1995 15:58 | 8 |
| I think the differential between the fuel consumptions of petrol and
diesel engines depends on driving style. In my experience, the
consumption of a petrol engine gets rapidly worse as the car is driven
harder. Diesel engines seem to be more forgiving to a heavy right
foot.
Ian
|
2352.46 | ...and the Pontiac LeMans ! | TRUCKS::BEATON_S | I Just Look Innocent | Thu Nov 16 1995 16:38 | 1 |
|
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2352.63 | petro turbo | CHEFS::WARDC | | Tue Dec 05 1995 21:40 | 8 |
2352.64 | Petrol Turbo Available For Swap | CHEFS::WARDC | | Tue Dec 05 1995 21:42 | 6 |
| re .57
I have a petrol turbo, 200sx, on offer for a swap over Christmas see 988.39
Has your estate been delivered yet.
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2352.65 | A slightly longer review than Jeremy Clarkson's | COMICS::SHELLEY | Thats all I have to say about that | Thu Jan 25 1996 01:22 | 82 |
2352.66 | be quick! | CHEFS::ast171.olo.dec.com::BIDDULPHM | | Fri Jan 26 1996 12:04 | 4 |
| Better be quick if you want the Astra Sport TD. Vauxhall have just deleted
it - lack of demand.
Mike B.
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2352.67 | | COMICS::SHELLEY | Thats all I have to say about that | Fri Jan 26 1996 17:27 | 1 |
| Ooh! Thanks for the tip.
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2352.68 | Oooopppssss! | WOTVAX::HILLN | It's OK, it'll be dark by nightfall | Wed Feb 14 1996 12:21 | 8 |
| Interesting problem on the Vectra assembly line recently:
One of the robot welders suddenly rotated 180 degs and welded its tool
cabinet shut. The cabinet is about the size of a double wardrobe, but
the welder hit it hard enough to knock it onto the assembly line behind
it.
Nick
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2352.69 | vectra teething probs?? | SEDSWS::OCONNELL | PETER PERFECT | Fri Mar 08 1996 14:00 | 15 |
|
Got my new vectra end of Feb, with a cdr500 music box, 3 days later
music box stopped!!!!(dont think it liked playing supertramp at full
volume), wont power on or do bugger all so I'm well hacked off, not
the fuse as it runs other stuff, also the manual says you get the date
only displayed when ignition switched off, well I get the time and
outside temp all the time!!, so I think it has other related probs.
Also the trip display only works when you prod its knob, sometimes it
comes on ok other times wiggling the knob causes the display to go on
and off......
anyone else with similar probs??? pat
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2352.70 | | COMICS::SHELLEY | Don't get mad, get even. | Fri Mar 08 1996 14:20 | 7 |
| The problem I had with the display when I had a demonstrator
a while back was that the clock kept resetting to 00:00 and at night
the disply would come on and then go off it was a bit spooky when I
checked the car late one night in my drive as I could see the dashboard
'glowing' from time to time.
Royston
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2352.71 | | CURRNT::GURRAN | | Wed Mar 13 1996 12:30 | 13 |
| My Vectra of two months has a couple of annoying problems;
the back parcel shelf rattles like crazy, I have checked it and it seems to be
a combination of the light weight supports, they no longer have to support the
speakers, and the runners which allow the removable section to wobble.
the dial to turn the side and dipped headlights on often needs wiggling to
get the lights to come on and can even turn off again when in side light mode.
Apart from that things seem OK.
Martin
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2352.72 | Opinions on VECTRA please. | CHEFS::MCCUTCHON | | Thu Mar 14 1996 13:21 | 14 |
| I am considering getting a Vauhall Vectra SRI from the car scheme and
would like to hear opinoins from anyone who has a Vectra.
I have driven the 2.0 GLS Vectra and found it much improved over the
Cavalier. The magazines complain about handling not being up to the
standard of other equivalents such as Mondeo etc.
I have also driven Mondeos and did not find that there was a great deal
of difference.
I have a Nissan Primera at present which is superb to drive, much
better than the Mondeo in my opinion and slightly better than the
Vectra in the positive feel of the steering.
Any comments please.
|
2352.73 | | COMICS::SHELLEY | Don't get mad, get even. | Thu Mar 14 1996 14:37 | 6 |
| >like to hear opinoins
Have you read the opinions in the previous replies ?
My thoughts are in .65 FWIW
Royston
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2352.74 | 2.0 GLS impressions | MILE::JENKINS | | Thu Mar 14 1996 15:48 | 62 |
2352.75 | Seat height | MILE::JENKINS | | Thu Mar 14 1996 15:54 | 9 |
|
Re .73
I've just re-read Royston's review and I agree with his comments about
the seat height. Removing the sunroof has meant I don't bang my head -
but with no adjustment possible with the steering column I'm still
sat too high. I'd much prefer to be sat lower in the car.
Richard.
|
2352.76 | Height of boot ? | CHEFS::HARWOODJ | | Tue Apr 02 1996 13:11 | 4 |
|
Does anyone know the height of the boot area in the Vectra Hatch ?
Judy
|
2352.77 | Approx. ? | CHEFS::VINER | Sometimes I lead,Sometimes I follow | Thu Apr 04 1996 14:27 | 9 |
| In good old Imperial measure ....
About 22 "
Regards
Steve\v
|
2352.78 | Thank you | CHEFS::HARWOODJ | | Thu Apr 04 1996 17:49 | 5 |
| Many thanks.
Now I can order the correct height rack to sit in it.
Judy
|
2352.79 | RDS Clock Question | CHEFS::ABBOTT_K | | Thu Apr 04 1996 19:07 | 23 |
| Hi,
Does anyone know how the RDS clock works? (GLS Vectra)
The instructions for setting the RDS clock "enabled" in the book, do
not seem to be correct. Press and hold the clock button for 3 seconds,
move to the hour and hold again for 3 secs, you then get a choice of a
1 or 0 for the RDS time. I assume that "1" = on, but still the little
RDS clock does not come on.
The only explanations I can think of is:
1) It's broke!
2) The RDS clock signal is not transmitted by all RDS radio stations
3) The RDS clock signal is only transmitted at certain times of the
day, by certain stations.
My clock did not change when the clocks went on last week, hence the
investigation.
Keith.
|
2352.80 | Go to Birmingham... | COMICS::HESS | | Thu Apr 04 1996 20:12 | 7 |
| Yes this happened to me. I went to my car in anticipation of the time
having leapt ahead all on its own, but it hadn't. I tried enabling it
as per the manual and that did not work either, however as I was
driving up to Birmingham Yesterday it sprang into life. and has been
working since.
Pete
|
2352.81 | | MILE::JENKINS | | Thu Apr 04 1996 20:25 | 9 |
|
Wadhams said it only works on Capital and BBC Oxford but I've tried
both and they didn't reset the clock. It may be that they only
broadcast clock signals infrequently.
Curiously, Radio 4 did reset my clock yesterday without me doing
anything.
Richard.
|
2352.82 | | WOTVAX::DODD | | Thu Apr 04 1996 21:02 | 5 |
| I don't know, but not all radio stations do all RDS functions. For
instance Classic FM does not allow interrupts for traffic messages. It
may be that time interrupts in the same way.
Andrew
|
2352.83 | | KERNEL::IMBIERSKIT | Good frames, Bad frames... | Thu Apr 04 1996 21:34 | 7 |
| >>> instance Classic FM does not allow interrupts for traffic messages. It
Do you mean that if you are listening to classic FM it's not possible
for another station to cut in? Or just that CFM don't themselves switch
on RDS for traffic broadcasts (ie they don't interrupt anyone else)?
Tony I
|
2352.84 | | WOTVAX::DODD | | Tue Apr 09 1996 12:28 | 5 |
| It is my belief that whilst listening to Classic FM one will not
receive traffic flashes etc. Certainly on my radio it is not possible
to get the "TP" symbol to light whilst listening to CFM.
Andrew
|
2352.85 | TP on CFM | MARVIN::ROBINSON | Let me manage your Video Player for you | Tue Apr 09 1996 14:23 | 16 |
| re -1
Andrew,
> It is my belief that whilst listening to Classic FM one will not
> receive traffic flashes etc. Certainly on my radio it is not possible
> to get the "TP" symbol to light whilst listening to CFM.
I noticed for the first time this weekend that the TP indicator was on
with Classic FM and that when requesting to be interupted by
a traffic message, my radio did not automatically tune to another
channel. I assume that CFM will now interrupt with traffic flashes although
I have not verified this.
Dave
|
2352.86 | Atomic clock bollox | MILE::JENKINS | | Wed Apr 10 1996 22:22 | 15 |
|
The clock saga goes on.... I found that the RDS clock only comes alive
when the clock time is within two minutes of the RDS broadcast time.
It resets the minute (forwards or backwards) very quickly - on a number
of stations BBC1, 2, 3, 4, Capitol, GLR to name but a few.
However when I set the clock to be 5 mins wrong - the system can't
cope. The RDS clock never comes alight and the time is not reset.
Perhaps Vauxhall's design for the next millenium means it will only
work correctly after the year 2000.
I want my money back.
Richard.
|
2352.87 | | CBHVAX::CBH | Mr. Creosote | Wed Apr 10 1996 23:40 | 5 |
| > -< Atomic clock bollox >-
^^^^^^
Oi! Only *I'm* allowed to say that in here.
Chris.
|
2352.88 | Merde | MILE::JENKINS | | Thu Apr 11 1996 21:17 | 7 |
|
re .last
With cars like the Vectra around I can't see how you can limit the
choice of expletives by coining one all for your own use :-)
Richard.
|
2352.89 | | CBHVAX::CBH | Mr. Creosote | Fri Apr 12 1996 02:03 | 4 |
| True enough... I've never driven one, but I've heard enough from other people
to know never to buy one!
Chris.
|
2352.90 | Don't need any tongue it cheek for this one! | CHEFS::POWELLM | On 101457.2636@compuserve.com | Fri Apr 12 1996 12:11 | 3 |
| Did well in the Top Gear/Powers survey, didn't they!
Malcolm.
|
2352.91 | | COMICS::WEGG | Some hard boiled eggs and some nuts. | Fri Apr 12 1996 13:24 | 8 |
2352.92 | got to be two yrs old | WOTVAX::HATTONM | Waiting for JS to offer me a drive... | Fri Apr 12 1996 13:35 | 6 |
|
I believe the survey is based on cars of 2 yrs old only, hence no
Vectra...
- MARK -
|
2352.93 | With 2 minutes | CHEFS::ABBOTT_K | | Fri Apr 12 1996 16:51 | 12 |
| Re .86
Your right! Set the clock to within 2 minutes of the correct time and
the RDS clock comes on!
What on earth is the point in this! Why do you have to set to the
correct time, a clock that is supposed to be capable of keeping pace
with local time!
Perhaps it'll work OK in the next "millenium"!
Keith.
|
2352.94 | | CBHVAX::CBH | Mr. Creosote | Fri Apr 12 1996 22:39 | 7 |
| Re Vectra and JD Power survey, I think that the critical note applied to the
Vauxhall range as a whole; I'd considered making a similar comment based on
what I'd heard about the Vectra, but refrained because I knew that someone
would point out the obvious, ie. the Vectra isn't old enough to appear in the
survey!
Chris.
|
2352.95 | Vectra fuel line problems | CHEFS::CHEONG_P | | Sun Apr 14 1996 03:06 | 23 |
| Anybody had problems with fuel lines becomming detached on their
Vectra's ?
I heard about it for the first time this week when it occurred
to a collegue in the office. I thought it was a one-off case
but I received a phone call from my brother in law who works for the
AA.
He told me that he has picked up 3 Vectra's with this problem and the
Vauxhall helpdesk are also aware of it. At the present time there is no
recall but from what I have heard it can be quite dangerous as the fuel
sprays inside and outside of the car and can ignite on the hot exhaust
or catalistic converter. You might even manage to ignite it in the car
if you are a smoker as the fuel normally drenches the carpet in the
back.
I've now checked mine and suggest any Vectra owners should do the same.
The pipes can be found under the rear seat, under a cut out in the
carpet, and through an inspection panel.
Paul
|
2352.96 | | COMICS::SHELLEY | Don't get mad, get even. | Sun Apr 14 1996 15:28 | 6 |
| >fuel lines becomming detached
Is this affecting the whole range or just specific models or engine
type (ie Petrol and/or Diesel)
Royston
|
2352.97 | Nearly an early barbque | CHEFS::EVANS_M | | Mon Apr 15 1996 13:24 | 12 |
| I have had the problem with my Vecta 20I GLS Auto. The fuel line on the
top of the tank under the rear seat came adrift on Good Friday, spilling
a river of fuel onto the road and into the car. My 13 Week old daughter
was in her car seat sitting directly above where the fuel was spilling.
The very nice AA man performed a fix by using three tie wraps to hold
the line on and I am still waiting for Vauxhall to supply a fix.
I think this story is a good reason never to smoke in a car !!!.
Mat
|
2352.98 | | COMICS::SHELLEY | Don't get mad, get even. | Mon Apr 15 1996 13:32 | 11 |
| This sounds like a VERY serious problem which without a forum like this
may never get out to a wide audience. I've already forwarded the
earlier reply to all the guys I know who have Vectras.
Even if theres not a recall the fuel lines should be checked at service
time.
If this got out to Watchdog (or Top Gear ?) Vauxhall would be in the
cart. Any volunteers ?
Royston
|
2352.99 | Stating the obvious... | WOTVAX::HATTONM | Waiting for JS to offer me a drive... | Mon Apr 15 1996 14:32 | 9 |
|
re a few back....
Chris, sorry for stating the obvious to YOU, but I doubt that everybody
was aware of it %*)))
Regards,
- MARK -
|
2352.100 | Hot stuff | CHEFS::AUSTIN_I | | Wed Apr 24 1996 00:58 | 8 |
|
Re the fuel leak - if you spring one I hope noone dumps a lit cigarette out
of the car in front... another reason for keeping a good gap and having
a diesel powered car.
Ian.
|
2352.101 | RDS Clock It works at last | CHEFS::EVANS_M | | Tue May 07 1996 21:23 | 27 |
| Dear all Vectra Drivers
I have just got my clock automatic setting function working after a month
of giving the Dealer at Newbury a hard time.
I was suffering the same problem as stated earlier in the conference
with the RDS signal only comming on if the time setting is within 2
minutes of the actual time.
The dealer went from not understanding the problem, to not beleving
me, to admitting that Vauxhall have been setting the clock up incorrectly
in the factory. They took the car in to check the settings and returned
the car with the same fault. (ha ha).
Two weeks later and after a complaint to the service manager they
resolved the problem by changing the RDS setup on the clock from
German to UK RDS settings and now it works as I expected.
To get yours fixed/checked ask the dealer to check the RDS settings on
both the clock and radio and get them set to be for the UK format.
Alternatively emigrate to Germany.
regards
Mat
|
2352.102 | hat Settings? | CHEFS::ABBOTT_K | | Thu May 09 1996 21:23 | 6 |
| Mat,
I don't suppose you have any idea as to how/what the settings are that
they changed?
Keith.
|
2352.103 | Vectra Vibration | CHEFS::CURRIEI | Dyslexic snice brith | Thu May 23 1996 17:22 | 34 |
| I drive a Vectra 1.7 TD (although I hate to admit it...). Apart from
being a generally boring car, I have one specific problem. When
pulling away from rest, there is a really strong and unpleasant
vibration as the engine goes through 1,500 rpm. This seems to resonate
throughout the car. I've driven diesels before (last car was Cavalier
1.7 TD) but never experienced anything similar. Wadhams in Reading
checked it and - surprise, surprise - said they could find no fault.
Has anyone else experienced the same fault?
Apart from the above, my impressions of the car after 5,000 miles are
generally poor:
. Fuel consumption noticably worse than Cavalier (although it got
better at last fill-up - maybe the engine has finally loosened up)
. Although the suspension gives a good straight line ride on reasonably
flat surfaces, it is far to soft to corner well, and wallows round
bends
. One of my taller friends had his head rubbing on the sunroof. This
did not happen in the Cavalier.
. I don't like the position of the electric window switches. In
particular it is now impossible to open both front windows
simultaneously with one hand - something I sometimes do on a hot day
(when I'm not using the air con.)
I'm afraid that sexy wing mirrors and damped cup holders don't make up
for the general mediocrity of this car. If it wasn't so (relatively)
cheap on the scheme, I'd have gone for something else more interesting
like a Xantia or 406.
Ian
|
2352.104 | An illustration of how times have changed | CHEFS::LINCOLN_J | | Tue May 28 1996 17:29 | 11 |
| Unhappy with your Vectra, performance not up to much?
The Times at the weekend reported on a test they ran
comparing a fully restored Aston Martin DB5 and a
Vectra SLi 2 Litre around Brands Hatch.
The results were entirely predicable ie. The Vectra
was nearly 10% quicker around the circuit but they'd
rather have the Aston.
-John
|
2352.105 | | 45644::WATSON | DARK IN HERE, ISN'T IT? | Tue May 28 1996 20:43 | 9 |
| Another (slightly more surprising to me anyway) comparison was in a
recent Autocar (almost wrote Motor - must be showing my age) the
article was compairing the top speed on a number of cars, TVR, Lambo,
Ferrari, XJ220 etc at end of a 1.7 mile (?) runway. They also through
in fact that a current BMW 328i (Not even the coupe) was faster that an
early (1977 ?) Porsche 911 Turbo ! The BMW got up to its top speed
(148mph) but the Porcshe was slower.
Rik (Never been above 130 in mine)
|
2352.106 | | CHEFS::ABBOTT_K | | Mon Jun 03 1996 18:39 | 17 |
| Re .103
I have done 3500 miles in my 1.7TD and agree with all points in Ian's
note. I had an Astra 1.7TD before and took the Vectra as I thought I was
getting a better car for what would have been the same price had I gone
for another Astra. Mistake, I should have had another Astra.
I would add to the list, I don't like the gearing either. The Astra
seemed much quicker and power to weight ratio was better, but the
gearing I am sure was different. It also towed better.
Also, I can't stop the hatch back "creaking" (slight, annoying rattle).
Ian, Yes I also get the vibration. Not all of the time though. Depends
how hard I rev the engine.
Keith.
|
2352.107 | Fix for creaky hatchback | 45426::GURRAN | | Tue Jun 04 1996 13:31 | 12 |
| >
> Also, I can't stop the hatch back "creaking" (slight, annoying rattle).
>
I too had the creaking hatchback. A temporary fix is to unscrew the rubber
bungs on the hatchback door, this holds the door more tightly. A more
permanent fix is to have the garage move the door lock catch to create a
tighter seal.
Hope this helps
Martin
|
2352.108 | Tried Rubber Bung | CHEFS::ABBOTT_K | | Tue Jun 04 1996 15:24 | 6 |
| Cheers Martin,
The garage did the rubber bung trick, it did work for a few weeks. I'll
get them to try the lock catch next.
Keith.
|
2352.109 | A drastic fix... | 45607::KERRELL | salva res est | Tue Jun 04 1996 16:29 | 6 |
| re.108:
When someone ran into the back of my Cavalier, it came back from the repairer
better built at the back end than it was orginally.
Dave.
|
2352.110 | Design feature? | WOTVAX::BIDDULPHM | | Mon Jun 10 1996 17:32 | 5 |
| re: 109
Yep, I've got the same vibration - must be a design feature !
Mike B.
|
2352.111 | Well Oil Be... | CHEFS::CURRIEI | Dyslexic snice brith | Mon Jul 08 1996 17:58 | 25 |
| My Vectra 1.7 TD died on Friday night with my wife driving. Just
stopped dead. Subsequently, the engine could be turned for a few
seconds but then died again.
To cut a long story short, the car was very low on oil. There is
apparently a cutout which stops the engine if the oil pressure drops
too low (better than seizing the engine, I guess).
Now this either means that the car was delivered with too little oil in
it (it has not had its first service yet), or it is burning oil at an
alarming rate (had to put 2 litres in). I admit I hardly ever check
the oil in my lease cars - whenever I have done, it has proved
unnecessary. What really annoys me is that the service log states that
the first service was due at 5,000 miles, but Vauxhall have withdrawn
this service, so it won't get looked at until it has done 10,000 miles
(it is on 8,500 at the moment).
Anyone else had a similar problem?
Regards,
Ian
PS - I presume I can't claim for the oil...
|
2352.112 | | CHEFS::FIDDLER_M | The sense of being dulls my mind | Mon Jul 08 1996 18:07 | 7 |
| re-1
10,000 miles before the first service? The Cavalier TD has an oil
change type service every 4500 miles (I think diesels use lots of oil,
for some reason).
mikef
|
2352.113 | | COMICS::SHELLEY | Don't get mad, get even. | Mon Jul 08 1996 18:11 | 9 |
| re .111
Are you saying Lease Plan won't pay for intermediate servicing on
diesels ?
I would think this only applies to new vehicles that specifically state
the long service intervals in the log book.
Royston
|
2352.114 | | PLAYER::BROWNL | The new car has finally arrived! | Mon Jul 08 1996 18:47 | 10 |
| My new 806 has a "voluntary" service at 1000-1500 miles, and it
explicitly states in the documentation that failing to have said
service done, or having it done at a non-Peugeot dealer will *not*
invalidate the 1 year warranty. The first service is at 6000 miles.
Now, I believe that I would be crazy to leave the first oil in there
that long, and so mine will be changed at 1000 miles. Leaving a TD
unchecked to 10,000 is unbelievable, and I wouldn't do it to my car.
Cheers, Laurie.
|
2352.115 | No Option | CHEFS::CURRIEI | Dyslexic snice brith | Mon Jul 08 1996 18:55 | 11 |
| When two of us tried separately to book our 1.7 TD Vectras into two
separate Vauxhall garages, we were both told to stay away until 10,000
miles. It was never suggested that there was any option.
I agree that 10,000 miles seems absurd, and if it was my own car I'd
change the oil anyway. Especially puzzling is that it is the same
engine as the 1.7 TD Cavalier - and as Mike Fiddler pointed out a few
back, that needs an oil change every 4,500 miles!
Ian
|
2352.116 | | COMICS::SHELLEY | Don't get mad, get even. | Mon Jul 08 1996 19:04 | 20 |
| >>Vauxhall garages, we were both told to stay away until 10,000 miles.
Its not up to the garage. Its up to LeasePlan.
I can't believe that the garage would 'refuse' to service the car.
If you're a paying customer they should be happy to change the oil
every 10 miles if you want.
The point is Lease cost you are paying includes servicing costs on the
vehicle that were in force at the time it was delivered.
If the says its not necessary just say fair enough but still do it !
The secret of engine longevity is in frequent oil and filter changes.
Royston
|
2352.117 | | VANGA::KERRELL | salva res est | Mon Jul 08 1996 19:18 | 5 |
| re.111:
Yes, you can claim for the oil.
Dave.
|
2352.118 | | COMICS::SHELLEY | Don't get mad, get even. | Tue Jul 09 1996 11:56 | 13 |
| I have posted the 8.3p per mile announcement in 594.93.
Note the following section which shows clearly that oil costs are
seperate and can be claimed for.
- we will reimburse through expenses the cost of oil
required for lease cars between services, provided that
the claim is supported by a receipt and a hard copy of a
mail notifying Lease Plan that additional oil has been
required.
Royston
|
2352.119 | | WOTVAX::GILLILANDP | I've been mad for ******* years | Tue Jul 09 1996 12:52 | 12 |
| Similar experience here with the 10,000 mile service interval for my
1.7TD (Astra in my case). At time of delivery they told me to ignore
the service book which has 4,500 mile intervals, as it had now changed
to 10,000 miles. I tested this by calling two different Vauxhall
dealers and tried to book my car in for its first 4,500 mile service
"as stated in the service book, etc". After enquiring of what age my
car was, both said "not necessary Sir....now 10,000 miles...blah,blah".
Like others, I am increduluous at 10,000 miles for a first service,
especially for a diesel.
Phil Gill.
|
2352.120 | | COMICS::SHELLEY | Don't get mad, get even. | Tue Jul 09 1996 13:04 | 8 |
| Ian/Phil
Definately worth asking leaseplan if the lease cost of your cars
includes an intermediate service. If it does you are paying for it.
INSTRUCT the garage to carry it out.
Royston
|
2352.121 | | CHEFS::BRIGGS_R | they use computers don't they | Tue Jul 09 1996 13:39 | 8 |
|
This may explain my utter amazement when I asked a couple of guys on
the service desk at Wadham Kenning when the first service on my
Frontera diesel was due. The response was "Don't know. You need to look
in your handbook." Presumably, based upon Vauxhall policy at any point
in time the service interval could be anything.
Richard
|
2352.122 | | WOTVAX::HILTON | http://blyth.lzo.dec.com | Tue Jul 09 1996 14:31 | 6 |
| >> I can't believe that the garage would 'refuse' to service the car.
Happened with me, took the wife's diesel in at 4500 and was told the
Lease company would not pay, as the oil change is not needed until
10000 miles.
|
2352.123 | seatbelt recall/steering noise | SEDSWS::OCONNELL | PETER PERFECT | Thu Jul 11 1996 17:58 | 11 |
|
My vectra 1.8i gls apparently requires a seatbelt check for the front
seat belt mounting bolts torque.
The other thing ( 9,500 miles ) I am getting a rather alarming "CLONK"
noticed from the front steering when turning left/right quickly. I
believe it is getting progressively louder!. Also my mileage indicator
light does not function so I have to "guess" my Business miles which is
rather difficult ( no access to autoroute!!!!!)
....pat
|
2352.124 | Vectra 1997 model changes | MUGGER::LIVINGSTONE | Survive! get a little crazy... | Fri Jul 12 1996 16:24 | 12 |
| I'm considering a Vectra at the moment.
Apparently the 1997 models have a new option CAR 600, which I believe
is a CD multi-play boot mounted unit. I've queried the price/spec.
If anyone knows any more I'd appreciate a response.
Also, Air-conditioning is being removed as a standard option for SRi
models.
The dealerships appear to have very limited details (no brochures/spec)
about the changes being put into the 1997 models.
Anyone have any clearer picture?
Thanks; Phil.
|
2352.125 | ALLEGEDLY..... | TRUCKS::BEATON_S | I Just Look Innocent | Fri Jul 12 1996 16:45 | 1 |
| Yup... Avoid Vauxhall Victors like the plague.... ;-)
|
2352.126 | | COMICS::SHELLEY | Don't get mad, get even. | Fri Jul 12 1996 17:01 | 9 |
| re .124 >standard option
Aren't these terms mutually exclusive ?
Seriously, I doubt if the dealers will know more until the brochures
are released. It is a little early for '97 specs. These are normally
not available till Sept/Oct.
Royston
|
2352.127 | | BPSOF::BROWN | Chris Brown | Fri Jul 12 1996 17:51 | 20 |
| three years ago, when I was selecting my current car, I spoke with the
salesman at Wadham Stringer, Fareham, and he faxed me a copy of the fax
he had received from Vauxhall stating the changes that would appear
with the new model 95 cars. The car I received accurately reflected
the details of the fax. This was somewhat unfortunate, as the fax
stated "addition of single CD player" but didn't mention deletion of
tape player!
If you can persuade the sales rep to fax you the change list, then you
probably have a pretty good guide to the changes. If not, then maybe
he's guessing.
For more info on the CD player, try taking a look at the back of the
Omega brochure.
Good luck
C
|
2352.128 | Trouble filling washer bottle ? | CHEFS::HARWOODJ | | Mon Jul 15 1996 20:06 | 12 |
| Has anyone else with a Vectra had difficulty in refilling the washer
bottle ?
I tried to fill it over the weekend and it took an age to get a
suitable quantity of water into it. It was as if there was an
blockage somewhere preventing the displaced air from escaping.
Apparently my hubby had a similar problem when he filled it.
Is this a known feature, that I'll have to live with ?
Judy
|
2352.129 | More Vectra 1997 model changes | CHEFS::LOWE | PS&F PSC MS Back Office IST | Tue Jul 16 1996 00:49 | 10 |
| Two weeks ago Wadham Kenning told me that the only change for the 97
model was the new CAR600 radio option, so I went ahead and ordered a 97
model SRI. After reading .124 I checked again this morning and not only
is the air conditioning an option, so is the trip computer. The 97
model does have some unknown engine changes though. Unless they have
made some serious changes to the engine and the gearbox, the SRI is now
very close to the GLS in spec.
Luckily Leaseplan and Wadham Kenning have been very helpful today, they
have located a 96 model for me (there appears to be 1-2 remaining).
|
2352.130 | | COMICS::HALFACREE | Nothing is as it seems.... | Tue Jul 16 1996 14:50 | 9 |
| Hi,
I'd be interested who you spoke to at Wadham Kenning, as I've just
given them a call and have been told that they don't get the official
list of changes until Mid-August and then the '97 models won't be
launched until at least Mid-October (Around the time of the Motor
Show).
Mike
|
2352.131 | | CHEFS::LOWE | PS&F PSC MS Back Office IST | Tue Jul 16 1996 22:52 | 7 |
| Re: .130
I spoke a girl in fleet sales, I did not get her name but spoke to the
same person both times. They have a document that describes what is on
the 97 model, it does not define the changes, you have to compare the
options/standard fits yourself. Leaseplan also confirmed the changes
for me.
|
2352.132 | | COMICS::HALFACREE | Nothing is as it seems.... | Mon Jul 22 1996 14:43 | 16 |
2352.133 | | CHEFS::LOWE | PS&F PSC MS Back Office IST | Sat Jul 27 1996 01:22 | 4 |
| I discussed the SRi issue with another dealer where my wife is buying a
car. He showed me the options guide for the 1997 models. It looks like
there is a new V6 engined SRi coming out that does have the same spec
as the 96 model. The 2.0 SRi is having its spec cut to make it cheaper.
|
2352.134 | *NEW* Vectra SRi 2.5 litre V6, 24v | MUGGER::LIVINGSTONE | Survive! get a little crazy... | Mon Jul 29 1996 14:49 | 9 |
| Vauxhall are introducing a SRi V6 2.5 litre, 24v engine version which
has a 25% stiffer suspension, improved steering and ultra-low profile
low rolling resistance tyres. Only external differences are twin
tail-pipes and boot spolier.
Launch date is 20th August 1996.
I wonder what it will cost?
Regards; Phil.
|
2352.135 | | TERRI::SIMON | Semper in Excernere | Mon Jul 29 1996 16:12 | 1 |
2352.136 | Vibration Again... | CHEFS::CURRIEI | Dyslexic snice brith | Fri Aug 09 1996 15:18 | 21 |
| Re .103,
I am amazed. I have found a Vauxhall dealer that is friendly, helpful,
responsive, efficient...
An AA man told me that Gurney's of Benson (in Oxfordshire) is unlike
most Vauxhall dealers. It is a family-run concern, and they care about
their customers. Based on my limited experience, I can recommend them.
I mentioned the vibration I have been experiencing (to which Wadham
Kenning responded by saying there was no fault). Gurney's obviously
found there was a problem, and spoke to Vauxhall. Apparently this is
a known fault (it's the exhaust pipe which vibrates), and Vauxhall is
working on a fix. This is likely to involve a recall of affected
Vectra turbo-diesels. You heard it first here...
Ian
PS - Unlike Wadham, Gurney's offered me a courtesy car. They warned me
the fuel tank was likely to be empty - and it was brim full! Guess
where I'll be getting all my future servicing done...
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2352.137 | Tell them as well as us... | WOTVAX::HILLN | It's OK, it'll be dark by nightfall | Fri Aug 09 1996 15:43 | 9 |
| Now that we know about Wadhams vs. Gurneys, why not tell both of them
why you're switching service providers.
It may improve Wadhams and it may encourage/reassure Gurneys.
WRT Gurneys you might be surprised what telling will do to their day.
Garages get many more moans than they do compliments.
Nick
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2352.138 | | CHEFS::BEATON_S | I just loooooooook innocent ! | Fri Aug 09 1996 17:13 | 24 |
| I agree with that last sentiment on passing on thanks to a garage. I
had a situation where Halfords in Fareham..... (wait for the laughter
to die down).... went beyond the call of duty to repair my car.
I wrote to thank them for their help afterward. They assumed (at first)
that they were receiving a letter of complaint, and simply passed on my
letter to head office. I received a standard letter of reply which
basically my letter had been noted and that teh appropriate action
would be taken.
A few days later I received a more personal effort form head office
which explained that my letter had indeed been classed as a complaint,
but that on second reading Hammy Halfords discovered that this sould
have been filed under "praise".
To cut a long story short, I am now on a first names basis with reception
staff and the mechanic who (9 times out of 10) works on my car.
As I said in my letter.... "I thought I had to drive an expensive
German car to get this kind of attention"... I drive a D-reg Peugeot.
Reargards,
Stephen
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2352.139 | | COMICS::SHELLEY | Don't get mad, get even. | Fri Aug 09 1996 17:40 | 6 |
| >I drive a D-reg Peugeot
Stephen, they won't want to know much longer. Don't Halfords have a
policy on working on cars over 10 years old (or was it 12) ?
Royston
|
2352.141 | | COMICS::SHELLEY | Don't get mad, get even. | Mon Aug 12 1996 13:16 | 5 |
| Re .-1
Check out replies .79, .86, .93, .101
Royston
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2352.142 | Time catches up with you... | MILE::JENKINS | | Mon Aug 12 1996 17:41 | 13 |
|
Following on from the earlier RDS stream.....
Vauxhall said that the RDS and the clock had been set up for German
RDS and so wouldn't work in the UK but that they could fix it....
I have to confess that I doubted this and anyway I didn't want the buggers
pulling the dashboard about - the car rattles enough already. Imagine
my surprise when I was in Germany last week and the clock reset itself!
Of course now I'm back in the UK it's still an hour fast.
Richard.
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2352.143 | boot behind clutch pedal! | SEDSWS::OCONNELL | PETER PERFECT | Mon Aug 12 1996 22:09 | 16 |
|
I actually J Edgared my vectra the other week, I noticed that just
behind the clutch pedal and above is a gaping chasm recessed in which
is a steering joint, knowing that my local Vauxhall garage had replaced
something with play in a couple of weeks ago, I took it back and
comparing with the service managers Vectra found that to be the same!!!
I would have thought that they would put a cover or something over it
as if you try hard enough you can get your boot into it!!!, go on have
a gander at yours!!!.
P.S. mine is a 18. 16valve and you can get it to wheel spin in second
gear which I think shows it is quite a torque-ey motor eh!!!.
(wont do it in 3rd though!!!!)
pat
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2352.144 | Poor Radio Reception | TRUCKS::RICKETTS_C | | Wed Aug 14 1996 19:05 | 18 |
| Hi,
Anybody had poor radio reception problems (MW/LW) on 4-door Vectra.
It would appear that this is the only model in the Vauxhall range to
have the car radio ariel built into the rear windscreen rather than
use the more traditional approach of having an ariel protruding from
the body-work !
FM is fine, but then you can usually get away with a piece of wet
string to pick up Terry Wogan or Chris Evans. However, as a keen
listener to radio sports, especially Test Match Special, I was a bit
disappointed to find MW/LW reception on a basic Corsa (loan car while
mine was in for service which did have a proper ariel) was
significantly better than my CDX Vectra. The garage are investigating
and supposedly have contacted Vauxhall Tech Support.
Colin.
|
2352.145 | signal to noise ratio | SEDSWS::BOND | Its grim up North | Wed Aug 14 1996 19:33 | 13 |
| The problem is not only with Vectra's.
I have a BMW 3-series with a rear screen type ariel , and the reception
on Atlantic 252 for instance is very poor.
I reckon that if the signal is poor then all that these type of antenna
do is amplify the noise. The only advantage is that they are vandal
proof , make the overrall appearance of the car better and must be
cheaper to manufacture than a good electric ariel.
You could retro-fit a telescopic ariel !
|
2352.146 | | WOTVAX::STONEG | Temperature Drop in Downtime Winterland.... | Wed Aug 14 1996 20:03 | 14 |
|
interesting you should compare it to a Corsa... when I had problems
with reception on my Frontera the eventual fix was to fit a modified
Corsa ariel. Apparently the Calibra has the best ariel in the range but
it has a washer jet built in as well, the Corsa is second best. Both of
these have an amplifier built into the base of the ariel whereas the
Frontera does not.
Incidentally, cars which use the rear screen as an ariel usually have
an amplifier as well - it could be that it's not working ? i have
heard of something similar failing on a BMW, I think the garages first
diagnosis was that the rear screen needed replacing !
Graham
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2352.147 | Hear, hear? | MILE::JENKINS | | Wed Aug 14 1996 20:10 | 10 |
|
re .-2
If you get a fix please let us know. I have a four door Vectra with
exactly the same problem. I can't even drive round the M25 without
losing MW and LW. It's awful.
Richard.
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2352.148 | | PLAYER::BROWNL | I did have a holiday... Didn't I? | Thu Aug 15 1996 14:39 | 8 |
| My 1986 Escort Estate had a rear-window aerial which was brilliant. It
was the entire demister element. I don't know how they did it, but I
could get R1 (back when it was on MW), R4 and WS easily, here in
Brussels. My current cars Pug 405 Estate and Pug 806 both have
roof-mounted aerials which are ok, but not as good over here. Perhaps your
aerials are optimised for FM...
Cheers, Laurie.
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2352.149 | 2.5 SRi in Nov-96 | MUGGER::LIVINGSTONE | Survive! get a little crazy... | Fri Aug 23 1996 17:11 | 10 |
| Re: note 2352.134, New Vectra SRi 2.5
The new SRi will not be available until Nov-96, don't hold your breath.
Air-Conditioning on 2.0SRi has now been deleted, although the list
price will be reduced to reflect the change.
LEASEPLAN are updating system with new details.
Regards; Phil
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2352.150 | Vectra 1.7 TD | WOTVAX::THOMSONS | Stuart Thomson | Mon Sep 02 1996 17:39 | 7 |
|
Just had a look at the Preffered Car List , and all the Diesel powered Vectras
are now listed as N/A not POA , is there a move away from the Oil Burners ??
Stuart
|
2352.151 | | COMICS::SHELLEY | Don't get mad, get even. | Mon Sep 02 1996 18:17 | 8 |
| Hmmm, thats rather odd. Has Vauxhall removed them from the range or put
them on hold ?
Perhaps a call to leaseplan (-830 8066) for an explanation is in order.
Please report back,
Royston
|
2352.152 | End of Life | WOTVAX::THOMSONS | Stuart Thomson | Mon Sep 02 1996 18:55 | 8 |
|
The 1.7TDS has gone out of production and there are no prices available
for its 2.0TDS replacement , so anyone wanting a Diesel Vectra will
have to wait for a while.
Stuart
|
2352.153 | | COMICS::SHELLEY | Don't get mad, get even. | Mon Sep 02 1996 18:59 | 5 |
| That explains it.
I like the sound of a 2.0 TD. This is the first I've about it.
Royston
|
2352.154 | Vectra 2.0Di | CHEFS::KING_I | | Mon Sep 02 1996 21:10 | 14 |
| I was unable to get a Vectra brochure from Wadhams, so called into my
local agent to pick one up. Took a price list as well and there they
were..the new '97 models. All prices gone up about #600 and the 16V 2.0Di
is in there among them. A GLS, with air-conditioning, is #16,850, plus
delivery. Spoke to Peter at Wadhams, who says it will be available in
October. He has already ordered one for the Digital program, so's we
can test drive it. It has a new, true GM engine, not Isuzu like the
old one and he reckons it develops same BHP as the 1.7TD, but the
16V technology gives smoother, faster response and better fuel
consumption.
Lease Plan hope to have the prices soon. Whoever tries one first...let
us know!!
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2352.155 | GLS Alarm | CHEFS::AUSTIN_I | | Tue Sep 03 1996 15:55 | 15 |
|
Just taken delivery of 1.7TD (ordered in May). On checking it there
were a few problems - tyer pressures were down , oil filler cap loose
but the problem is the alarm. When I first had the car and as
demostrated by Peter Owen the Alarm was acctivated on the second push
of the button on the remote control. (the car is a GLS). After using
the key to unlock the door (just to see how it works!) the alarm now
sets on the first push of the button or if using the key in the drivers
door on the first turn to the left. Also the alarm does not clear if
using the key to unlock - as it says it should in the manual (page 48).
Any help or comments?
Ian.
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2352.156 | Sounds like mine | MILE::JENKINS | | Tue Sep 03 1996 17:20 | 8 |
|
On mine, one push on the remote activates the central locking and
turns on the alarm. The same happens if I lock the door using the
key.
The second push on the remote just seems to set the immobiliser.
Richard.
|
2352.157 | | COMICS::CORNEJ | What's an Architect? | Wed Sep 04 1996 12:34 | 12 |
| I had an OMEGA on hire that had a similar problem. I had left
the kids in the car (asleep) for a couple of minutes with the alarm
set. Their movement set the alarm off. Next time I did this I locked
the door with the key (to avoid enabling the alarm) and the same thing
happened.
When I took the car back to Wadham Kenning they seemed suprised - said
it was not supposed to arm the alarm without using the remote!
Jc
|
2352.158 | oil leak!!!! | SEDSWS::OCONNELL | PETER PERFECT | Thu Sep 05 1996 21:29 | 7 |
| More problems with me vectra, on discovering the near side front wheel
arch being splattered with some worrying looking fluid, it transpired
that the gearbox had some gaskets gone!!, I dont think it was down to
my style of driving, took 4 days to fix.....
Just waiting for the next problem!! will have to stop driving it around
Brands Hatch!!!!!. pat
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2352.159 | | CHEFS::LOWE | PS&F PSC MS Back Office IST | Thu Sep 12 1996 17:20 | 5 |
| Wadham Kenning told me this week that the 97 model Vectra will also
loose the ability to connect your mobile phone to the car stereo (so
that it uses its speakers and cuts the radio out). This will now be an
optional extra. Earlier Vectra's had a plug down in the passenger
footwell where the phone could be connected.
|
2352.160 | RDS clock time | WOTVAX::RJOHNSON | | Thu Oct 03 1996 20:21 | 20 |
2352.161 | | MUGGER::BALMFORTHK | | Tue Oct 08 1996 21:01 | 28 |
2352.162 | | COMICS::SHELLEY | Don't get mad, get even. | Tue Oct 08 1996 21:19 | 12 |
2352.163 | seats being changed? | HOOPY::SHAND | Mike Shand | Wed Oct 09 1996 12:45 | 4 |
2352.164 | -<hope so!-> | CHEFS::KING_I | | Wed Oct 09 1996 13:13 | 10 |
2352.165 | | MUGGER::BALMFORTHK | | Wed Oct 09 1996 17:30 | 16 |
2352.166 | Radio Ga-Ga | WOTVAX::STANLEYS | the B&I twice a year | Fri Oct 18 1996 14:16 | 19 |
2352.167 | New Diesel Engine | CHEFS::CURRIEI | The sun doesn't set...the horizon rises! | Sun Oct 20 1996 19:56 | 8 |
2352.168 | update on .161, .165 | 42494::BALMFORTHK | | Mon Oct 21 1996 16:23 | 16 |
2352.169 | Tyre Wear / Mobile Phone Connector | CHEFS::CURRIEI | The sun doesn't set...the horizon rises! | Tue Oct 29 1996 16:08 | 15 |
2352.170 | ...but if you corner at a 100mph...! | CHEFS::KING_I | | Tue Oct 29 1996 20:06 | 11 |
2352.171 | | CHEFS::LOWE | PS&F PSC MS Back Office IST | Sat Nov 02 1996 20:56 | 10 |
2352.172 | | VANGA::KERRELL | To infinity and beyond... | Mon Nov 04 1996 11:16 | 5 |
2352.173 | Tyres, Boot | CHEFS::CURRIEI | The sun doesn't set...the horizon rises! | Mon Nov 04 1996 13:08 | 13 |
2352.174 | | ELIS::WINPENNY | | Mon Nov 04 1996 13:51 | 15 |
2352.175 | | WOTVAX::BOURNEJ | Two grandsons Timothy & Joshua | Mon Nov 04 1996 22:10 | 9 |
2352.176 | | MANENG::BALMFORTHK | | Tue Nov 05 1996 20:06 | 8 |
2352.177 | ...find the comfort zone... | CHEFS::KING_I | | Tue Nov 05 1996 20:16 | 7 |
2352.178 | Mobile Phone Wiring | CHEFS::CURRIEI | The sun doesn't set...the horizon rises! | Tue Nov 12 1996 13:55 | 11 |
2352.179 | | COMICS::SHELLEY | Don't get mad, get even. | Tue Nov 12 1996 13:59 | 6 |
2352.180 | Volume Controls | CHEFS::CURRIEI | The sun doesn't set...the horizon rises! | Tue Nov 12 1996 15:50 | 6 |
2352.181 | | WOTVAX::BIDDULPHM | | Wed Nov 27 1996 15:40 | 11 |
2352.182 | | CHEFS::FIDDLER_M | The sense of being dulls my mind | Mon Dec 09 1996 15:33 | 27 |
2352.183 | | WOTVAX::STONEG | Temperature Drop in Downtime Winterland.... | Mon Dec 09 1996 15:44 | 12 |
2352.184 | | COMICS::SHELLEY | Don't get mad, get even. | Mon Dec 09 1996 16:49 | 9 |
2352.185 | | CHEFS::FIDDLER_M | The sense of being dulls my mind | Tue Dec 10 1996 11:30 | 8 |
2352.186 | steering probs | SEDSWS::OCONNELL | PETER PERFECT | Tue Dec 10 1996 20:44 | 11 |
2352.187 | New 2.0 diesel | COMICS::SHELLEY | Don't get mad, get even. | Wed Jan 08 1997 17:12 | 11 |
2352.188 | | CHEFS::FIDDLER_M | The sense of being dulls my mind | Wed Jan 08 1997 17:19 | 5 |
2352.189 | Vectra TD questions. | CHEFS::TREVENNOR_A | A child of init | Wed Apr 02 1997 14:49 | 15 |
| Questions about Diesel 1.7 Vectra:
1) Why no trip computer available?
2) I get lots of rolling noise at higher speeds (seems to be wind noise
- cos if I put it in neutral and coast it persists). Is this normal for
the TD? Its very low freq noise.
3) Has anyone (sigh) found a standard Vauxhall approved way to decouple
the wash from the wipe? Failing that does anyone have a vectra circuit
diagram they could copy for me? (seems a shame to buy a service manual
juyst to get one!).
Thanks anybody.....
Regards
Alan T.
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2352.190 | Tyre noise | MILE::JENKINS | | Wed Apr 02 1997 17:30 | 10 |
|
re .last
That rolling noise you hear is probably tyre noise. I have a 2.0 petrol
Vectra and the tyre roar/road noise over about 65 is unpleasant. I'm
on my second set of tyres now (Dunlops - the originals were Firestones)
and the noise is still just about as bad. Depressing.
Richard.
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2352.191 | No boardcomputer | HLFS00::BOSHUIJER_F | Frits Boshuijer | Thu Apr 03 1997 14:18 | 8 |
| re .-2
It seems impossible for Opel/Vauxhall to do the calculations about
average mpg's on the 1.7 diesel engine. At least that's what I heard
when I asked about it at the dealer.
Frits.
|
2352.192 | | CHEFS::KERRELLD | To infinity and beyond... | Fri Apr 11 1997 17:21 | 14 |
| re.190:
> That rolling noise you hear is probably tyre noise. I have a 2.0 petrol
> Vectra and the tyre roar/road noise over about 65 is unpleasant. I'm
> on my second set of tyres now (Dunlops - the originals were Firestones)
> and the noise is still just about as bad. Depressing.
I have a fairly new 2.0 diesel Vectra which is very quiet on motorways and
for general cruising. Many people have said "is this really a diesel?"
including someone who borrowed it!
It can be very noisy when first started and at low-speed though!
Dave.
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2352.193 | 99% certain its wind noise. | CHEFS::TREVENNOR_A | A child of init | Fri Apr 11 1997 17:42 | 13 |
| I'm prett convinced now that the noise is wind noise (pause for ribald
comments) when heading into a headwind the noise is quite bad between
60 and 80 (depends on wind speed I spose). The noise is very loud and
unpleasent low frequency. It doesn't happen all the time but when it
does it really makes travelling a chore. Has noone else noticed this?
Surely it isnt just my Vectra? If it is I wonder how I could get it
fixed?
Hmmm
AT
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2352.194 | air turbulence? | CHEFS::KOSKUBA_K | Karel_the_cotton_fist | Fri Apr 11 1997 20:39 | 6 |
| Sounds like badly seated doors or similar. On my previous car, there
was a whiny type of noise around 110. Fortunately it went away once you
went over 125 :^) The dealer re-seated the driver's door it it was OK
after that.
Karel.
|
2352.195 | | COMICS::CORNEJ | What's an Architect? | Fri Apr 11 1997 21:12 | 8 |
| I had a Cavalier back in 1980/81 with this sort of problem. Davies
insisted it was "wind noise" but it would happen at even low speads. It
was intermittent and did *NOT* sound like wind noise to me - much more
like a bearing running dry. The car eventually went back to PHH with
this fault un-rectified.
Jc
|
2352.196 | Wind noise caused by unseated moulding? | MARVIN::SHAND | Mike Shand | Tue Apr 15 1997 18:38 | 6 |
| On my Vectra the moulding around the windscreen on the drivers side (It seems
to be a plastic strip) is gradually coming adrift starting at the topend. I keep
pushing it back, but it comes off again and in doing so creates excessive
wind noise. Its due for a service soon, so I'll see what they will do.
Mike
|
2352.197 | Clock settings again | 43334::BORROWDALE_M | | Fri Apr 25 1997 14:29 | 10 |
| Hi,
Anyone had problems withe the clock resetting to 0:00 overnight? This has
happened to me a few times in the last couple of weeks. The RDS and the little
clock symbol are both on, but the clock does not reset itself to the correct
time.
Any ideas?
Mike
|
2352.198 | | COMICS::SHELLEY | Lead, follow, or get out the way | Fri Apr 25 1997 14:40 | 6 |
| Mike
This must be a common problem as I had this exact same problem when I
had a Vectra demonstrator several months ago. It was a real pain.
Royston
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2352.199 | Gearbox Seals | 45862::THOMSONS | Stuart Thomson | Fri Apr 25 1997 18:03 | 9 |
|
Anyone alse had the Gearbox Seals go on there VECTRA as it seems to be a common
problem , first signs are oily substance over the front wheels , then sticky
gear change , followed by seized gearbox .
I managed to catch mine early thus avoiding gearbox replacement .
Stuart
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2352.200 | Designed for the next millenium, built in the last millenium | MILE::JENKINS | | Fri Apr 25 1997 18:17 | 7 |
|
Oh joy of joys, that's probably what's happening to mine. A couple of
time recently I've been unable to engage/disengage gears easily. How
long does it take to sieze?
Richard.
|
2352.201 | | CHEFS::SMYTHI | Ian Smyth 830-6070 | Fri Apr 25 1997 21:36 | 9 |
|
>I managed to catch mine early thus avoiding gearbox replacement .
I didn't and the gearbox was replaced at 10,000 miles along
with disks and pads. Two days after I got the car back, I got a recall
notice to get the gearbox seals checked.
Ian
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2352.202 | 1998 versions of Vectra? | MOVIES::CHANDLEY | | Mon Jun 02 1997 15:17 | 10 |
| Does anyone have (or is able to get) any inside informationon what the
changes will be for the 1998 versions of the Vectra ? (Any Factory
orders after this week will be 1998 models) - bizare that they won't
tell you what you are ordering !!!
The model I am particularly interested in, is the 2.0 GLS saloon.
Thanks in advance,
Adrian.
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