Vauxhall Tigra (1994 - 2001) 1.4i 16V 3d (1995/M) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

That I like old cars. Have been with me for almost 20 years.

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

Cute

Would you buy this car again and why?

At the time yes, the style was unique.

What are you likely to buy next?

Family sedan. This car is only a fun car for me.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£11,000

When did you buy the car?

October 1995

Did you get a good deal and why?

Normal price but good finance conditions.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Avant garde style for the time.

What was the dealer like?

Just picked the car and run away. Never returned to it.

What's it like to drive?

Originally it was sluggish and suspension had a girlie setup. Lack of precision from steering and not stable at high speed. Nedeed ebaich springs and anti roll bars, bilstein shocks and strut bars to behave like a small kart. Breaking is weak and unstable. With tuned engine 1.6 16v aprox 130bhp it is fast and funny.

What's it like to park?

Easy

Have you had any problems with the car?

Coil pack, deestroyed original 1.4 16v at more then 7200 rpm (tuned engine).

What's most practical about your car?

It is a small car so not pratical. Style above all.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

It had alloys, for the time nothing special.