Vauxhall Signum (2003 - 2008) 2.2 Elegance 5d (2004/04) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Needed a cheap big car
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Whats a signum??? unsure at 1st until they actually get driven in it and half the time the fall asleep
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes,i would get the diesel version though for the extra 10 or so MPG
What are you likely to buy next?
One of these if i can find one !
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£4,000
When did you buy the car?
March 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
Thought so at the time, but needed some money spening on it, note : do research!
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Wanted something big, comfy, and cheap !
What was the dealer like?
For the most part good, until i wanted to talk about an expensive repair
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
THE most comfortable car i have ever been in, and this includes mercs beemers and the like. Kind of floats along and soaks all the bumps up, bye bye back ache!. Its not a sporty car and does not drive like it, but it feels immensly safe and planted if a little soft. Hardly had any problems in the snow
What's it like to park?
Driving into spaces fine as it's quite easy to see the front. however it does have a massive rear end, and its much longer than it looks !
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Well, not gone wrong as such. However it did need to have the timing chains replaced at a cost of over £800 just after i bought it. Previous owner had the wrong oil in it, this kills the timing chain hence i had the work done before it snapped! Note check the paperwork if your considering getting one. Not put a foot wrong since even in all the snow and mega cold weather, turns over 4 times and goes, what more do you need.
What's most practical about your car?
The boot is enourmous, the passenger space is even bigger ! Plus the rear seats fold flat with just one pull on the lever and no messing about, no bottom part to get in the way !
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Air con, rain sensing wipers, or cruise control, one of those anyway !
