I bought a brand new 1.8 GTE just before they went to the teardrop shape.
Never again.
It was one of the models built during the German steel strike. 2 A4 pages full of faults with it in the 8 months I ownded it. The wiring loom accross the bulk even melted and nearly caught fire whilst trying to start in a petrol station one day (2500 mile on the clock.)
Quick car, handled ok. too hard/harsh a drive and put me off front wheel drive for life.
Replaced it with a Sylvia Turbo (Brand new) having done 8000 miles in 8 months I chopped it in the GTE aginst the Sylvia and got £6500 for it.
With the cash discount I got on the GTE I only paid £6520.20 for, so 8 months of motoring for only
£20.20 plus fuel.

The Sylvia was in a different league and I honestly thought I would never have annother Vauxhall ever again.
I am so glad I changed my my mind
I have since had a 1200 Opel Kadett runabout, a 3 door Viva with M+S tyres on BMW 320 rims for the heavy snows in the late 80's and wouldnt have been with out either of them.
My last four cars have been Carlton CDi, Carlton Diplomat, Current Cars are 2.5 GLS and 3.0 Elite Miggy Saloons.
Am I gald I changed my mind and returned the Vauxhall.
[size=20]OH YES !
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