Vauxhall Vectra Estate 1996-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Lots of equipment for money. Bought 3 years old.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Costs per mile OK, providing you don't use manufacturer's parts. I.e. Use Halford's or similar! Cheap insurance!

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Handling superb. Think sports suspension fitted before purchase.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Auto not bad if pushed.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Major problems with 'lurching'. No-one seems to know what it is. Main dealer answer: "some do, some don't!" Not helpful.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Typical reps car, but still fairly modern.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Great inside. 2 adults, with kids and dog. Tonnes of room!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Seems good alarm/imobilser. Still have it!

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    APPALLING. Never had a good response at all. Spent over £500 on a problem Vauxhall says doesn't exist!

  • 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