I’ve inherited my Mum’s . Re the roof / boot, the “will it or won’t it work” thing adds real excitement to the ownership experience. My girls love the car, as do I TBH. Mostly the strong torquey 1.8 engine. Looks good too with the roof down. If it works 😂
I've had problem after problem since I bought this car. Everything you could think of has broken down on me and fixed at least twice. But I am still in love with it. It's like stockholm syndrome. I had the leakage repaired for 1100 bucks. It's caused by the waterreservoir right under the windshield overflowing.
I bought one of these for my daughter....2006...have had zero problems with roof or electric boot....we call them boots in Australia.....not sure about UK...maybe trunk...doesn't matter....no problems what so ever....as for water in the cabin...no problems either... but do the maintenance up...clean the drain holes regularly...compressed air...and keep them well lubricated....they can be a bit tricky but maintenance is important.. The biggest problem i have had is the window regulators...have replaced many and having trouble finding them in Australian so i buy them in Europe...no problem and cheaper. These cars were sold in Australia by GM....the Holden Tigra.. Great car 120000ks now very few problems but well maintained and serviced..
Hello happy owner. What are you calling the " drain holes " and where are they, please ? 🙏 I have the opel version, she (yes "she", because i love her 😅) had the same problem that the owner of this youtube channel ("free swiming pool" inside 😐) Oh, btw, for the roof problem the solution was very easy for me: remove the plastic stuff above the switchs and spray some WD 40 on the contactors. After that it worked PERFECTLY 👍 (hope that it can help someone reading that, in the futur)
@henji_6331 ...ok...the car is not here at the moment....daughter is at work. When its here i will get video of drain holes...and the correct way that the rubber seals must be aligned....that is the most important thing.
we had one from 2014 to 2020, definitely not a car you want to rely on in the winter lol. not very often you have to scrape ice from the inside of the windshield. i'm sure the dirty wet cloth in the driver's door pocket is something every tigra owner can relate to
The switches on drivers door can get wet when exposed to rain if door open. Replacement from ebay less than £20. Damp in foorwells usually from blocked drain in bottom of doors.
The windows are supposed to role up on their own if its finished with opening the roof. I'm assuming it either threw an error before it closed completely or you didn't hold the button up long enough for it to finish, it should beep when done. With the boot you only have to pull up the button once, same goes for the back button once is open and hold is closing. My whole system works but even then the boot button from inside the car is a bit iffy sometimes. I'm probably doing something wrong.
Yes, I understand the procedure. When it was working it did so as you’ve described. It just stopped doing it one day. I’m pretty sure there’s a wiring issue in mine. I’m not bothered any more as I’ve had enough of it. Thanks for the information though.
The car drove very well but it’s not enough. Buying one of these is a huge gamble. I’d recommend an mx5 or Mercedes SLK rather than a tigra, or Peugeot 206cc. I cannot stress enough how bad these cars can be. All the problems are VERY common. The SLK can be bought for a similar price and doesn’t have these issues. At the end of the day, it’s your choice, but for me, the chances of you getting one of the good ones, is not at all high. If you do decide to get one, have it professionally checked out. Good luck.
@@shoestringmotoring there is one now its 1.8 cc engine version. No leakeage from the ceiling what so ever. no previous accident and ceiling working just fine... but still. The mercedes slk versions are high cc with a lot of text where i live....
Our Tabitha has the same problems. Wet footwells, the boot and the roof now don’t work at all. The boot worked up until about a month ago, but we did have to help it to shut as it never locked down properly. I hope when the MOT comes round she miraculously fixes herself, otherwise she may have to go, and I don’t want that at all as I love her, especially now that Felicity (Fiesta) has also died recently 😢
You often hear stories about certain cars, in that some of them have bad issues. I have always believed that these cases are a small percentage of. However, in the case of the Tigra, these horror stories are extremely widespread. I’ve never had so many problems with any car and I’ve owned more than 150. I’ll certainly never buy another one of those. It’s a shame, because the car drove very well.
I think those cars are all possessed lol. By the way I have one this that was swim pool too, did you sort out this issue? I just cut off a small piece of the rubber and underneath of the car have like a plastic lid, just take off and solve the water problem. The roof still not working, maybe I need call a priest 😅
if the roofdoesnt work, sometimes just lean back and touch the black shelf thing under rear window or simutaneously press random window switchsame time as roof..needs a little kick up bum thats all
I’ve inherited my Mum’s . Re the roof / boot, the “will it or won’t it work” thing adds real excitement to the ownership experience. My girls love the car, as do I TBH. Mostly the strong torquey 1.8 engine. Looks good too with the roof down. If it works 😂
Good luck!! 🤣😂😅
I call my Tigra bumblebee because it has a mind of its own, only works when it wants to work, literally makes no sense lol
Ha ha…nice one!
I've had problem after problem since I bought this car. Everything you could think of has broken down on me and fixed at least twice. But I am still in love with it. It's like stockholm syndrome. I had the leakage repaired for 1100 bucks. It's caused by the waterreservoir right under the windshield overflowing.
Good for you. You’ve got a lot more love for yours than I had. I was not upset at all when I got rid of it!
I feel you man i feel you 😅😂
Thank you 😎
I bought one of these for my daughter....2006...have had zero problems with roof or electric boot....we call them boots in Australia.....not sure about UK...maybe trunk...doesn't matter....no problems what so ever....as for water in the cabin...no problems either... but do the maintenance up...clean the drain holes regularly...compressed air...and keep them well lubricated....they can be a bit tricky but maintenance is important..
The biggest problem i have had is the window regulators...have replaced many and having trouble finding them in Australian so i buy them in Europe...no problem and cheaper.
These cars were sold in Australia by GM....the Holden Tigra..
Great car 120000ks now very few problems but well maintained and serviced..
Good to know they built a few good ones!
Hello happy owner. What are you calling the " drain holes " and where are they, please ? 🙏
I have the opel version, she (yes "she", because i love her 😅) had the same problem that the owner of this youtube channel ("free swiming pool" inside 😐)
Oh, btw, for the roof problem the solution was very easy for me: remove the plastic stuff above the switchs and spray some WD 40 on the contactors.
After that it worked PERFECTLY 👍
(hope that it can help someone reading that, in the futur)
@henji_6331 ...ok...the car is not here at the moment....daughter is at work.
When its here i will get video of drain holes...and the correct way that the rubber seals must be aligned....that is the most important thing.
@@lancetuckey6403 Wow, thanks. If you do that you'll be probably my saver.
@@henji_6331 i sent a message.....did you get it???
Fair play to ya Brov. Now I'm terrified of lowering my Tigra roof LMFAO lol
I feel for you! I’ve given up on mine. I just drive it around unable to lower the roof or easily get into the boot. I wish I never bought the thing!!
we had one from 2014 to 2020, definitely not a car you want to rely on in the winter lol. not very often you have to scrape ice from the inside of the windshield. i'm sure the dirty wet cloth in the driver's door pocket is something every tigra owner can relate to
Indeed! 😂🤣
The switches on drivers door can get wet when exposed to rain if door open. Replacement from ebay less than £20. Damp in foorwells usually from blocked drain in bottom of doors.
Quite right. I addressed all those in various videos when I had that car. Thanks for sharing your views
Same mate same
The windows are supposed to role up on their own if its finished with opening the roof. I'm assuming it either threw an error before it closed completely or you didn't hold the button up long enough for it to finish, it should beep when done. With the boot you only have to pull up the button once, same goes for the back button once is open and hold is closing. My whole system works but even then the boot button from inside the car is a bit iffy sometimes. I'm probably doing something wrong.
Yes, I understand the procedure. When it was working it did so as you’ve described. It just stopped doing it one day. I’m pretty sure there’s a wiring issue in mine. I’m not bothered any more as I’ve had enough of it. Thanks for the information though.
Great video , saying its possessed made me laugh 😂 but I understand brilliant vid 😊
I’m glad you liked it.
I am planning on buying mine becaue its my dream to have a two seater cabrio and this is budget car. But these problems made me question....
Other than the issues mentioned above how is the car? the driving comfort etc?
The car drove very well but it’s not enough. Buying one of these is a huge gamble. I’d recommend an mx5 or Mercedes SLK rather than a tigra, or Peugeot 206cc. I cannot stress enough how bad these cars can be. All the problems are VERY common. The SLK can be bought for a similar price and doesn’t have these issues. At the end of the day, it’s your choice, but for me, the chances of you getting one of the good ones, is not at all high. If you do decide to get one, have it professionally checked out. Good luck.
@@shoestringmotoring there is one now its 1.8 cc engine version. No leakeage from the ceiling what so ever. no previous accident and ceiling working just fine... but still. The mercedes slk versions are high cc with a lot of text where i live....
I mean the car I told you I am planning to buy at the end of this month.
@@kereminion6049 that’s what I’m talking about..the TIGRA
all of a sudden the roof and boot have started working but when the drivers door is shut the window drops down about 8 inches.
It’s a very frustrating car. I got rid of mine . Never again!
Our Tabitha has the same problems. Wet footwells, the boot and the roof now don’t work at all. The boot worked up until about a month ago, but we did have to help it to shut as it never locked down properly. I hope when the MOT comes round she miraculously fixes herself, otherwise she may have to go, and I don’t want that at all as I love her, especially now that Felicity (Fiesta) has also died recently 😢
You often hear stories about certain cars, in that some of them have bad issues. I have always believed that these cases are a small percentage of. However, in the case of the Tigra, these horror stories are extremely widespread. I’ve never had so many problems with any car and I’ve owned more than 150. I’ll certainly never buy another one of those. It’s a shame, because the car drove very well.
Uch hab auch einen . Gruß aus Germany
Hope it better than mine was. Ich hoffe, es ist Besser als meines!
I think those cars are all possessed lol. By the way I have one this that was swim pool too, did you sort out this issue? I just cut off a small piece of the rubber and underneath of the car have like a plastic lid, just take off and solve the water problem. The roof still not working, maybe I need call a priest 😅
I drilled three holes in the floor. Maybe we both need a priest! 😈
you dont have to keep the button compressed to open boot btw, only to close it
I know…….just clutching at straws in the vein hope it might work!
exactly the same as my daughters tigra , absolute piece of crap.
I totally agree. Worst car ever!
if the roofdoesnt work, sometimes just lean back and touch the black shelf thing under rear window or simutaneously press random window switchsame time as roof..needs a little kick up bum thats all
Interesting, but nothing worked with mine and I tried everything I read about these things, on the net.