Vauxhall Vectra Estate 1.8 LS 5d Auto (AC) (99) (1999/T) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Lots of equipment for money. Bought 3 years old.
Costs
Costs per mile OK, providing you don't use manufacturer's parts. I.e. Use Halford's or similar! Cheap insurance!
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On the road
Driving
Handling superb. Think sports suspension fitted before purchase.
Performance
Auto not bad if pushed.
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Living with it
Reliability
Major problems with 'lurching'. No-one seems to know what it is. Main dealer answer: "some do, some don't!" Not helpful.
Image
Typical reps car, but still fairly modern.
Comfort
Great inside. 2 adults, with kids and dog. Tonnes of room!
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Security and Service
Security
Seems good alarm/imobilser. Still have it!
Service
APPALLING. Never had a good response at all. Spent over £500 on a problem Vauxhall says doesn't exist!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Lurching/coughing between 40-50mph. Car surges/lurches at just under 10mph.
Other
Not really.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No