Vauxhall Tigra 1.4i 16V 2d (AC) (2004/54) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Very cheap for a car of this class. Beware of the dealer trying to sell you useless and expensive options. Park distance control. On a tiny coupe. Stability control. Air conditioning. We opted for the heated leather seats at £600.. should be cheaper!
Costs
Extraordinarily cheap to run averages around 45mpg and all the servicing parts are from the Corsa. The recommended service interval is 2 years/ 20,000 miles, but I think at least once a year would be sensible.
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On the road
Driving
Great fun to be in, but it is, basically, a Corsa. Most of the year the roof will be up and there is very little scuttle-shake or wind-noise when in place.
Performance
Well, a sports car it isn't. We test-drove the 1.8 and there was practically no noticeable difference. The twin-port engine revs nicely and it is quite good fun on country roads, but the 206CC 2.0 is much better to drive.
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Living with it
Reliability
So far so good.
Image
I rate the image 5 for my wife and 3 for me. It does look a lot better with a lady behind the wheel.
Comfort
Because Vauxhall haven't tried to squeeze a seat into the back, there is plenty of room for everyone. Boot space is pretty good but watch out when lowering the roof as it doesn't have a safey cover like the 206. Get the fitted luggage as part of the deal.
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Security and Service
Security
It's probably a target for thieves and joyriders, but has a Thatcham II alarm and immobiliser as standard. Tracker might be a sensible option.
Service
Excellent knowledge of car and options. I still don't need traction control though.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes