Vauxhall Tigra 1.4i 16V Chequers 3d (1999/T) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Special edition model - good equipment specs, electrics, air con, power steering, alloys
Costs
For a Vauxhall, I am surprised that the dealer charges are quite high esp compared to a Toyota. Insurance, Tax and Petrol good.
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On the road
Driving
Handles well. Nice car to drive. Nice acceleration for size of vehicle and engine
Performance
MPG very good and acceleration good. Motorway driving is fun and pulls away very well.
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Living with it
Reliability
Starts every time and no problems with any engine parts
Image
Looks good. Additional styling kits look great.
Comfort
Not the best. Drivers seat doesn't offer lumbar support but they are bucket style. Needs better support. Everything else fine.
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Security and Service
Security
Double dead-locks on doors. Alarm. Immobilizer. Would be quicker for thief to break into different model.
Service
I have visited various Vauxhall dealers and only the Sales people are happy (obviously!) service and parts are more expensive then first realized. Running costs are not different to a Toyota/Honda anymore and they are much better build quality.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Perfect. Shines like new.
Other
Double deadlock broke once (common so Vauxhall advise me) so was repaired. Also just had the driver air vent flap collapse (also common they say!) Added official mud flaps and appear to be difficult to fit so would need dealer to do this.
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