Vauxhall Vectra Estate 2.5 V6 CDX 5d Auto (96) (1997/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bought on Ebay for peanuts (best way to buy - depreciation shocking)
Costs
Can be expensive on fuel if flogged. However generally getting around 30mpg when driven in old lady mode.
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On the road
Driving
Very smooth glides along effortlessly on the motorway. Suspension feels bouncy on country roads. Steering vague.
Performance
Can be good fun to drive. Sports gear facility essential.
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Living with it
Reliability
No major problems so far. A few niggly electrical problems, such as on board computer giving out bizarre results, but can be lived with.
Image
Looks good but a rep car image so will not impress anyone. Cursed by Clarkson from the word go, much of critcism justified.
Comfort
Leather seats comfortable. Limited space for kids in the back.
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Security and Service
Security
Locks on rear passeger doors have both failed. Not really popular with thieves. Solid and safe.
Service
Well out of warranty. However used main dealers to sort out a faulty fan and was impressed by the service (they could have easily have ripped me off, but where honest about the fault)
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Responsive and smooth. Very little scope to do own servicing
Other
Don't pay too much for one, service history essential
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes