Vauxhall Vectra Estate 1996-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Bought on Ebay for peanuts (best way to buy - depreciation shocking)

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Can be expensive on fuel if flogged. However generally getting around 30mpg when driven in old lady mode.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Very smooth glides along effortlessly on the motorway. Suspension feels bouncy on country roads. Steering vague.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Can be good fun to drive. Sports gear facility essential.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    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

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Looks good but a rep car image so will not impress anyone. Cursed by Clarkson from the word go, much of critcism justified.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Leather seats comfortable. Limited space for kids in the back.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Locks on rear passeger doors have both failed. Not really popular with thieves. Solid and safe.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    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)

  • 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