The Opel Vectra third generation, unlike their predecessors, solid appearance and quality finish, and in its Arsenal a lot of advanced solutions like PAA and adaptive management system. In General, this model already gives the impression of high quality and expensive car.
The Opel Vectra C was available in three official versions: saloon, hatchback and station wagon. The last major modification is due to the increased wheel base and, accordingly, the length. There was a hatchback with a short backset built on a station wagon. But it was not Vectra, but Signum. The 2005 Restyling significantly changed the appearance of Opel Vectra C. In the saloon, the front panel, the central console and the steering wheel were slightly redesigned. The finishing materials have become richer. The secondary market is dominated by dealer vehicles, and imported from Europe account for about a quarter of the total number of used Vectra C. The Vectra C interiors already make the impression of expensive car-it is qualitatively collected and distinguished by good finishing materials. The first owner paid extra for the leather interior. The fans of the model will not be disappointed with the equipment of used copies. In Russia, the car was sold in several versions. The basic Club included ABS, frontal airbags, air conditioning, electric front windows and mirrors, heated seats. The Comfort option was equipped with six pillows, as well as anti-shoe systems, magnetolos, fog-lamps and cruise control. The performance of Elegance, in turn, added the onboard computer and multifunctional steering. The variant of Cosmo implied climate control and xenon headlamps. Besides, the first buyers ordered a lot of extra equipment. Therefore, the "second" is dominated by the generously equipped Vectra S. Russian sales of Opel Vectra C have started almost simultaneously with the European countries. First the sedan went, and then six months later. Vectra Caravan has appeared in the model range only in July 2003. The Opel has installed a wide range of power units: petrol volume of 1.6 (101 l. ), 1.8 l (125 l. ), 2 l with turbocharged (175 l. ), 2.2 l (147 litre) and a 3.2 litre V6 (211 with. ), plus turbodiesel (not officially delivered to us). The world's most important navigation-1.8-and 2.2-litre "quartet"-which after 2005 began to issue 140 and 155 l. respectively. They're well adapted to our climate and gasoline. But note that the replacement of the GRM straps along with the rollers on the 1,8-litre engine should be carried out every 60,000 km. Failure to comply with this rule may result in the repair of the head of the unit (30,000 roubles). ), since the belt is not likely to live even before the next one (75,000 people). (km) The 2.2litre engine has a strong chain in the transmission of the gas distribution mechanism. It would seem that there should be no problems with the GRM mechanism. But it wasn't here. Due to the poor design of the tenor, the chain often vomits. This problem has rectified since 2004. The same as the problem with the valve cover, the construction of which was unsuccessful, which made the engines suffer a higher oil consumption. Replacement of metal covers with plastic (from RUB 9,000) problem solved. At the same time, the engine, which has been involved in direct injection since 2005, has often been building a TDDP, and cost it a lot-about 31,000 roubles. The candles on both motors do not live for more than 30,000 people. km In addition, it is necessary to be careful when installing them-the aluminium head of the unit may be cracked (new-95 000 rubles. ). The thermostat (from 2,200 to the euro) is not durable. ). If the engine is unstable and the accelerator reacts to the accelerator, it will be necessary to clean the throttle control unit (from 1250 rubles. ). Transmission of the mechanical 6-speed boxes (since 2005) is durable, and the five mortar is not reliable. Repairs are not the most expensive (from RUB 20,000). ). 5-speed "machine" was listed in the list of options. But the 6-band was only on modification with V6, already in the basic equipment. "The car is due to the dirty radiator or the refusal of the sensors," he said. (a pair) of the input and output of the gross carton is sometimes put in an emergency mode. And then there's the 2s, the 5th and the back. The other thing. A version with an ACP may leak the heat exchanger located inside the radiator. Paying to the oil of the box, antifreeze is rendering it out of order. The price of a new box is about 180 000 rubles. What broke had been cured since 2005. Therefore, if you purchase a machine that has been issued before that time, it is better to replace the radiator in advance with the new sample. The clutch on average serves up to 200,000 kilometers and changes in the collection. The original is very expensive, so it makes sense to look for the original. The Khodal part and the Russian versions were equipped with the protection of the engine and the increased clearance. Adapted to our roads, the suspension of Vectra was too rigid. This is especially true for hatchback GTS. In the fully independent Opel Vectra suspension, the most vulnerable parts are the transverse stability stabilizer, which is worn after the first year of operation, or 20 to 30,000 tonnes. km A dozen more. The bearings begin to creak (2750 rubles.) Front frames. Their replacement coincides with the upgrade of the steering rod (from 2,200 rubles to the dollar). ), which are two times smaller than the arrowheads of these very cravases. The replacement of ball supports is known. They form a single node with a lever and change only in the collection, which costs about 23,500 roubles. The back of Vectra is noticeably stronger than the front. For example, tulls (from 480 rubles) (1,200 rubles) the stabilizer is alive. The buffers have an average of 60,000 to 90,000 km. Rear seats are surprisingly spacious for such a small model as Vectra C. Vectra C completely rid itself of its generic curse-the corrosion of the body. But they don't have the chrome details. And the absence of a spray will affect the appearance of the rapids and the wheel arches. The windscreen wiper trapees (from 7,500 rubles to the maximum) on the old machines. ). Invokes and electrical equipment. This was the first time that a multiplexed transaction was applied, and it was only after 2004. On earlier machines, the transaction was often bolted, lighting a fault signal on the instrument panel. The Opel Signum was installed with almost full gamma engines, except for the weakest 1.6-litre. However, the hatchback of such a class on the Russian market was not in demand. The result-Opel Vectra C has disposed of the many problems of previous generations of the model, making it more attractive and technically accomplished. But he didn' t. And if the first Vectra was the repair of the serviceability and the cheap spare parts, Vectra C, on the contrary, has a high cost in servicing. If, however, the choice is made on this vehicle, it is more appropriate to purchase cars fired after 2005, when the main barrels have already been treated. Sergey Fedorov, Editor