Vauxhall Sintra 2.2 16V CD 5d (7 Seat) (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bought for good price will have to sell at low price, but had use of excellent MPV in meantime
Costs
Parts expensive, MPG average, but similiar to most other MPVs
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On the road
Driving
Not bad for an MPV can cruise at 90 plus, ours also has towed caravan all round Europe doesn't handle like a sportsca, but what do you expect from an MPV
Performance
Lively 2.2i engine can cruise at 90 plus and also tow caravan fully loaded. Fairly reasonable acceleration
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Living with it
Reliability
Nothing major, but just various bits just seem to stop working wost fault was intermettint engine cut out at completely random intervals, been in garage several times, fault never diagnosed
Image
I actually think the sintra is one of the best looking MPVs on the market, but i am aware i am on my own on this one. Not a "badge"person so image is not a problem
Comfort
Very comfortable front and second row seats, third row a little cramped and a little low to ground (ours had three seat rear option) total 8 seats
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Security and Service
Security
Alarm went off completely randomly for no apparent reason. Gone offf so many times the alarm siren has given up and emits a mouse like squeak
Service
Ok
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Reliable, smooth lively performance, can't complain
Other
All in all not a bad MPV for price
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes