Vauxhall Sintra 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Bought for good price will have to sell at low price, but had use of excellent MPV in meantime

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Parts expensive, MPG average, but similiar to most other MPVs

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not bad for an MPV can cruise at 90 plus, ours also has towed caravan all round Europe doesn't handle like a sportsca, but what do you expect from an MPV

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Lively 2.2i engine can cruise at 90 plus and also tow caravan fully loaded. Fairly reasonable acceleration

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Nothing major, but just various bits just seem to stop working wost fault was intermettint engine cut out at completely random intervals, been in garage several times, fault never diagnosed

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    I actually think the sintra is one of the best looking MPVs on the market, but i am aware i am on my own on this one. Not a "badge"person so image is not a problem

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very comfortable front and second row seats, third row a little cramped and a little low to ground (ours had three seat rear option) total 8 seats

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Alarm went off completely randomly for no apparent reason. Gone offf so many times the alarm siren has given up and emits a mouse like squeak

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Ok

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Reliable, smooth lively performance, can't complain

    Other

    All in all not a bad MPV for price

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes