Vauxhall Monterey 3.1 TD Diamond 5d (1996/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Excellent value for money.
Costs
Parts are reasonable; service is straightforward, as in my Trooper Citation.
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On the road
Driving
Very car like to drive, excellent driving position, very precise and ABS is excellent.
Performance
Acceleration would put most 4X4s to shame. Will do 100mph and more; excellent to tow and great torque.
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Living with it
Reliability
As with my Trooper very little goes wrong. Two batteries ensure first time starting.
Image
Not a BMW, but let's be reliastic, cuts a dash at the gymkhana and the hunt and looks great at the restaurant and school gate.
Comfort
Leather seats with arm rests are swell, air conditioning and heated mirrors great. Loads of space and up the tyres to 255/16 and the pressure down to 29/30psi and it drives like a rolls.
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Security and Service
Security
Alarm and immobolised fitted, no load cover for rear bay.
Service
Service it myself. parts readily available.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Front caliper seized leading to inner pad wearing and falling out. ABS light comes on occasionally.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes