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[thebeast]

All mine have been good (once fixed for those bought with known issues) for reliability.

I've had 2 breakdowns in the last 7yrs - crank sensor (every v6 owner should carry a spare ), and something going pop in an engine after (in Basil Fawlty voice) "a damn good spanking". I'd say this is not dissimilar to any other car I've had, probably better to be honest.


The key to V6 reliability, in my humble opinion and experience, is preventative maintenence.  People on the Rover forum frequently call me all sorts of things, because I frequently recommend regular fluid changes, and even more regular fluid checks, to which my reply is that I am not posting up with car problems


The weakpoints on V6 are:
Crank sensor - carry a spare!
Oil cooler - probably poor coolant servicing
Breathers - naff oil (CASTROL!!) or short journeys - use quality oil and do annual breather cleans
Warped cam covers - a myth put about by mechanics who are either lazy, incompitent, stupid or all 3. Or "Vauxhall Trained Mechanics". Use genuine gaskets, ensure breathers are clear, and (listen, all Vauxhall Trained Mechanics!) USE A BLOODY TORQUE WRENCH!

yeap this is very true the biggest con there is i have been using a dealer for so long that the mechanics are so dam bad they tend to do more damage then repair what you ask them to do

[Kevin Wood]

USE A BLOODY TORQUE WRENCH!

I prefer a clean one, but still vital for that job

Yes, best to give it a good clean after using it on Vauxhall trained mechanics. DNA and all that. 

[DavidR]

I looked at 6 and drove 4 before deciding. I, personally, think it's down to condition, history and miles more than model. I went for an '03 2.6 CDX in the end (brought it home this Friday!) and I have to say (touching wood as I write) it puts a smile on my face and I think I've made a wise choice over the more ancient BMW 7's and Lexus LS's that I was also looking at. A huge amount of car for the money.