Vauxhall Vectra Estate 2.0 GLS 5d (AC) (96) (1996/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Compared to what's on offer now, it was fairly expensive for a 3 year old vehicle.
Costs
Got value for money from Network Q, but after 12 months the faults and expeses just kept coming. Definately the worst value car I've ever owned!
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On the road
Driving
Not a very engaging drive, it goes well and that's it. Steering feels strange at times.
Performance
2.0 litre pulls very well, when the ECU is working! 3rd gear nice for overtaking. A bit thirsty on juice!
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Living with it
Reliability
Never fails to start, apart from having a dead battery one day.
Image
Very dated now. Reps/taxi appeal!
Comfort
On long journeys, I tend to get a back ache. Bit cramped in the back for any more than 2 kids or adults.
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Security and Service
Security
Excellent. Standard deadlock/engine immobiliser and Ultrasonic alarm all rolled into one, very good.
Service
Bought from main dealer, but all warranty work done at more local Vauxhall dealership, thanks to them I've suffered less stress! Always had it dealer serviced and had courtesy car, excellent garage.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Replaced the cam shaft speed sensors twice. Apart from that, not too bad.
Other
Front suspension springs both broke within 6 months of each other, costly, since then the vehicle has always sat 'nose down'. Air con leak to compressor... very expensive, driver's seat base, front near side indicator lens poor fit... it fell out!
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes