Vectra 1.8

[sol]

My old man is just about to buy at Vec 1.8 on an 07 plate.

Is there anything specific he should look at before parting with his money??

[Rebellion8878]

I think there quite a sound engine so just the usual really, no knocking, leaks, judders etc.

[Das]

No EGR from 04 on, so no worry there. Just check the usual, as above.

[3.2_V6_VXR]

Ive had the 1.8vvt for 2 years mate and its never let me down, its a cracking motor to be fair

[0uT1aW]

I have had mine for nearly 2 years now an no issues touch wood, cracking motor and quite pokey for a 1.8. Just make sure you do the airbox mod and put a K&N panel in, got rid of the flatspot certainly improved it.

[*enery*]

had my 04 plate 1.8 for 4 years and no problems,almost at 100k miles aswell.

[shadyone]

Had my 07 vvt since new, now on 117k, only prob has been a stat, 20k services as a lease car to 100k, engine sounds and pulls like new even though i now change the oil every 5k to prolong its life. Not great power but seen over 130mph in europe more times than i can recall.

[CLOMP]

a good car, depends on milage, but check discs/pads, and cam/aux belt, plus water pump,

[sheepish]

...just adding to all the above, it's always worth have a good look at the brake pipes to check for corrosion as it's rather annoying to have to shell out for new ones at MOT time...