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About LinkBacksGoing to have a look at two (facelift) saloon 1.6 models during the week taught id post on here and get a few tips of what to watch out for. What are there weak points / most common problems that should be checked before i buy..
Going to have a look at two (facelift) saloon 1.6 models during the week taught id post on here and get a few tips of what to watch out for. What are there weak points / most common problems that should be checked before i buy..
Vectra Supertouring/GSi buying advice
Main points
Rust on rear arches on some
Knocking from Anti roll bar links on front
Worn rear bushes
ECU failure was very common on the 1.8 16v X18xe1 engine, from say T reg to 2002.
Apart from that, the other thread I have linked you to will make some good reading
Last edited by Paul; 08-11-2011 at 17:00.
For the love of God, please read the rules
Nice one for that Paul quite helpful - appreciate it a lot mate.
Do you know if they are much trouble the veccys? Need a car thats reliable and doesn't break much - but might aswell be looking into a black hole.. haven't got a clue me : D
Best advice ever then is to take someone with you who does.
What are are you from?
I repair cars all day, most cause trouble!
Last edited by Paul; 10-11-2011 at 22:47. Reason: spelling
For the love of God, please read the rules
Blocked cats are quite a common problem and also the electronic throttle body is a usual fault too. Electronic ICV's tend to get stuck out too but other than that and what Paul has mentioned, you'd be very unlucky to get a bad 1! Good luck mate
http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/proje...rbo-astra.html Saab B204 astra here
Ideally get at least a 1.8. my mate had a 1.6 & its a big car (1400kg) for a small engine. I don't think the insurance is a big difference either. Just a thoughti had 1 & i loved mine, so much iv got another 1
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