Vauxhall Antara (2007 - 2015) 2.2 CDTi Exclusiv 5d Owner Review

I bought the car as a wanted a proper AWD vehicle with a reasonable power and performance at a reasonable price. My low mileage example was about half the price of a Range Rover with faster acceleration and more economy. There were a few teething troubles due to a careless dealer not following up MOT advisories but these were all (eventually) sorted at no cost to me. Last MOT showed up a small oil leak from the sump which can be fixed by replacing the gasket - a couple of hours work so unlikely to break the bank! I find the ride comfortable and the car easy to handle with firm steering and excellent power for its size. With the rear seats down there is almost 6ft of space which is great. Only problem is I need a pair of steps to clean the roof ! One point I dislike is the lack of a spare wheel ( temporary repair kit supplied) - however, on reflection this might be preferable than trying to change a wheel on a. dark country road. Overall I would recommend this car as a good all-rounder and and cheap to buy.