Vauxhall Vectra Estate (1996 - 2002) 2.2 DTi CD 5d (2000/X) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Don´t know, don´t care.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Family likes it. Except for the faults.
Would you buy this car again and why?
I don´t think so, altough It´s not brilliant, it´s not near as terrible as some would say.
What are you likely to buy next?
Something even more versatile, and preferably with more space for rear occupants.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£0
When did you buy the car?
August 2012
Did you get a good deal and why?
More or less. The car had been in an accident before I acquired it, of which the seller didn´t inform me about and as a result had severe water leaks to the interior of the car. After taking the car to the local dealer and having it properly fixed I presented the bill to the previous owner, and demanded to be refunded for this, which I was.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Needed a family car, with good fuel economy, versatile and reliable. Guess I got 3 out of 4.
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
It´s actually quite nice. Quite torquey engine and has a very good boost that really makes it go. Stiff suspension doesn´t make it the most comfortable ride and surprisingly doesn´t quite make it that good in cornering as there´s a slight tendency in oversteering from the front of the car.
What's it like to park?
Easy. Decent visibility all around.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
A couple of things, specially electrics, which I didn´t expect in a car like this. Auxiliary electric water pump cracked and needed replacement. Got a used one for €25,00 (new one was almost €200,00). Busted pressure electrovalve for turbo, thermostat (car wouldn´t warm up but after a long period driving) and MAP sensor had the car entering safe mode for a long time until I figured it out with a diagnostic tool and fixing was the price of a spray can of brake cleaner. ABS dash light will not turn off, ABS module needs replacement. The air con doesn´t work anymore and I suspect a leak.
What's most practical about your car?
Big cargo space in the luggage compartment, roof rails are pretty good for transporting large things. Foldable rear seats (60-40) wich allow huge carrying space inside of the car.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Safety switch for rear windows. Keeps my son from playing with the switch.