Vauxhall Frontera (1991 - 2003) 2.0i Sport 3d (1993/L) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

The car was terrible. It made me wonder why on earth did I buy it. It was simply poor judgement.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

I was too afraid to ask them.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Never. This was certainly Vauxhall's turkey. It was terrible to own, unreliable and very costly. A buy best forgotten.

What are you likely to buy next?

I got a Fiat Seicento Sporting Abarth - LOVE IT!

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£895

When did you buy the car?

November 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?

It was not a good deal at all. I foolishly sold a high-mileage 2003 Nissan Micra for peanuts to a dealer who in my opinion basically (then) lied about the value of my car. It was a learning curve I never forgot and I don't get fooled as easily now.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Looked like a fun, decent-sized 4x4. I was wrong - it became a nightmare!

What was the dealer like?

Not very good, to be honest. The car I bought was his own and it hadn't been well-serviced. But that only came apparent when I took it for repairs.

What's it like to drive?

It drove like a tank. It wasn't fun to drive at all and I still cringe at why I bought the vile thing.

What's it like to park?

Due to it's size, pretty easy.

Have you had any problems with the car?

What didn't go wrong with it????

What's most practical about your car?

Size, being 4x4.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

None.