Opel

[Metrix2]

Hi, I'm new to cars, and posting here just to get advise for a relative.

 

How good are Opel's in general? Is the Vectra a good car?

[Ahdi]

hello. not too sure on opel cars. cos never drive b4.

[DarkLord]

Opel cars is good! Many of the bros here can testify to that!

[Silver_blade]

Opel make good cars; a workhorse. It is not a luxury in Europe, just your usual run-about cars. It is reliable and has very good built-quality (not VW or audi standard). Best to test drive the vectra and see it for yourself.

[Weetiong]

1 of our bros upgraded fr 1.6 to 1.8l veccy b hor. :)

 

 

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Replying to : Silver_blade

Post: Opel make good cars; a workhorse. It is not a luxury in Europe, just your usual run-about cars. It is

[Silver_blade]

Really? Cool. Saw a vectra GTS on the road last week...very nice.

[Omegaz22xe]

Opel cars solid & long-lasting. Reliability cannot match japanese made.

 

Maintenance is on the high side if serviced by agent. My Omega B clocked 137,000km in 3 years 7 months and still in relatively good condition (finger crossed).

 

By the way, my previous car was Vectra A 1.6M (Scrapped at 5th year due high COE, sayang man).

[Soya]

"...Opel cars solid & long-lasting. Reliability cannot match japanese made..."

 

har? isn't reliable = long lasting?

[Metrix2]

I'm surprised reliability is behind Japanese. That's bad considering the amount of computer stuff I saw in the GTS. Is there a better conti car that cost about the same? Or would a Toyota Camry be less headache? A sporty car is preferred but money is main concern..

[Soya]

wat's the budget?

[Metrix2]

$100k

[DarkLord]

 

Yah horz!

[Husky]

Used to drive a second hand Opel Astra G 1.6A for 2 years.

 

Must say that it is quiet and stable at expressway speeds. The handling is good but the acceleration is a bit poor though as it is heavy and the engine only gives 100 bhp. However, the low-end torque is good and you will have no problems with slopes. FC is average only (if you have the bucks, should be ok). Quality of the interior is better than most jap cars.

 

Overall, i like the car a lot

 

P.S: One thing i hate most is having to use the left hand to flick the indicator stalk. Cannot drive with one hand!!!

[Soya]

for $100k and if yr priority is comfort, space & reliability plus a good drive, i would strongly recommend the 2.4 accord.

[Silver_blade]

The accord sold by KAH is ugly. Prefer the PI's ones. Can also consider the Skoda Superb and VW Passat 2.0 for slightly more $$$$.

Edited October 6, 2004 by Silver_blade

[Soya]

i would even say it's fugly but it does kinda grows on u and now strangely, i find it quite unique looking. gimme the 2.4 over the PI 2.0L anytime, man.

[Seansene]

P.S: One thing i hate most is having to use the left hand to flick the indicator stalk. Cannot drive with one hand!!!

 

Then better learn to drive with two!

[Husky]

 

ke ke, only sometimes do i drive with 1 hand. Most of the time with 2 hands.