Vauxhall Vectra Estate 1996-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Depreciation is a crippler and see below.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Bit thirsty, at 80,000 miles the timing chain will snap, seen it on 3 cars including mine. Scrap never the same again short of new engine.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Superb drive, too good for an estate.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Blistering performance, goes literally like stink.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    If has an iffy clutch, oil leaks or any warning lights run a mile it spells big trouble and virtually impossible to find and cure (even for Vauxhall garages with diagnostic trickery)

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Looks of the SRi NICE but still a rattly, squeeky Vauxhall

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Stiff suspension around town with the lovely speed humps, otherwise comfy.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Wasn't nicked and no bits disappeared.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Vauxhall sensors on car WILL go wrong and the Vauxhall diagnostic machines a joke still comes down to trial and error.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Timing chain snapped. 80,000 no of another 3 2.2 engines to go same at 80,000.

    Other

    Common fault; cracking block when tightening pulley wheels. Vauxhall very aware...…

    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