written by on 12/06/2010
When I bought my fronters, I was not to impressed by the stering , a little bit to light, till I got used to it, now I love it, use it to tow a caravan, brilliant, struggles a little on the hills, but gets there no problem, use it on the fields fantastic,also got an Audi A4, which one I prefar, well , you guess
written by on 19/07/2009
We bought a 1994 model to tow our caravan after owning a 3 door Frontera Sport. They are excellent tow cars with good pulling power. The build quality is good so even if you do buy an oldie, you should have a good workshorse. We had a Range Rover prior to our Fronteras and that was so thirsty on petrol it had to go. By comparison, the Fronteras are a much better ride aswell.
We have been so impressed that we now have a newer 2.2 'facelift' model which is equally as good, although slightly less powered than the older 2.4i.
written by on 13/03/2008
My present Frontera, a 3:2 V6 Petrol has it all, Leather, Air-con. Radio/CD, Spots, Side runners, Adjustable steering wheel etc. My 6th Frontera, but by far the Best.
Also,mustn't forget the SWITCHED 2 to 4 < in Motion>system.
written by djmike2006 on 27/11/2005
I've got an M reg 2ltr sport. Not amazingly fast, but plenty fast enough. If you want performance get an Astra!
Good looking, great fun, and very reliable.
I do all my own servicing - so costs peanuts to run.
Styling is unique, and i'm never gonna get rid of mine. Why would I want to?
To anyone who's maybe looking to get one, do not dally around, get out there and buy one!
Just do all the normal used car checks first... I promise you will not be disappointed!
written by deanla51 on 25/11/2004
I have an X reg Vauxhall Frontera, that hasn't let me down so far. I had a crash where a guy crashed into the back of my towbar and it stood that. The car is rather good and as I picked mine up for ten grand I am rather pleased with it.
written by adam01 on 29/10/2003
IV HAD MY Vauxhall Frontera 2.2 16v ABS LWB 4X4 M REG 2DOOR FOR 2MTHS NOW AND AM VERRY HAPPY.BUT WHEN I FIRST GOT IT I WAS WORRIED ON THE STEARING AS IT SOMETIMES GO'S A LITTLE SIDE TO SIDE ON THE MOTORWAY,BUT I HAD IT ALL CHECK OUT AND IT WAS A1.IT'S ONE OF FRONTERAS LITTLE THINGS AS THE STEARING IS A NOT THE SAME AS A NORMAL CAR,ECT.
BUT NOW USED TO IT.EVERY LOOKS AT YOU AS DRIVING A 4X4 IT THE THING A ROUND MY AREA .I JUST LOVE IT NEED I SAY ANY MORE
written by Richard. on 16/05/2003
I have a '99 Diesel Automatic Limited Estate with Sun Roof. Silver. Prior to this I had a '96 Diesel manual Estate.
This car is 100% improvement on the '96 model. Much less like a truck. It is great looking even though the design is old. It has done 52,000 miles and has served us well. The first four years of it's life it was my company car, then I bought it.
Main issue is it has a history of major failures. Specifically, in chronological order...
1 - Electric Sun Roof packed up. Needed complete new assembly. This was about 9 months into its life.
2 - Discs. Warped badly causing frightening juddering when braking from speed. At about 30,000 miles.
3 - Engine Management System. Packed up. New one needed. At about 40,000 miles.
4 - Rubber seals around diesel injectors failed (I think). 45,000 miles.
5 - And most recently, complete ABS controller and pump failure. 52,000 miles. Cost to repair? £1325 from approved dealer. Fortunately covered by parts/labour warranty.
Will this never stop? Or should I cut my losses and trade it in?
In short, a love/hate relationship with this car.
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Awg's Response to adam01's Review
Written on: 26/12/2003
I think I was the very first to post under Frontera on this site (2.0 Sport). Reading the reviews here it seems clear to me that if you get a GOOD Frontera then you'll have years of reliable, fun motoring out of it. However, there seem to be cars that have been nothing but trouble since leaving the plant at Luton. These examples have made the Frontera one of the most argued over, contentious vehicles in the UK. We all know to avoid ANY Freelander (especially the 1.8) - we all know that ANY Mazda should be a good one! If only manufacturers could maintain standards of workmanship each and every day in UK car plants it would be so nice! On the subject of steering. Yes, Fronteras need constant "correcting" - but there is nothing wrong here. The huge tyres and rims are in fact more cosmetic than functional as the Frontera would still be an able off road vehicle on narrower rims (but not have that "look"). Keep them serviced (the Haynes Manual to 98 is really good), and once again, look out for noisy diffs., failed heater matrix, engine management faults; and frequent oil, filter changes, and cambelt (where fitted - some diesels have a chain).