Vauxhall Vectra Estate (1996 - 2002) 2.5 V6 GSi 5d (98) (1998/S) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Understated quality.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They all like it as much I do.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Definitely... if I could find/needed another one...there aren't many around...and because I never get tired of looking at and admiring it.
What are you likely to buy next?
Mercedes or Vauxhall Monaro.
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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?
£1,000
When did you buy the car?
December 2013
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes....its a scarce car....only 310 pre-face lift versions manufactured. Only 140,000 miles for a car registered in 1998; thats an average of about 1,000 a year. Pair of new rear tyres included in the price. Nice clean bodywork. Overall an exceptional example of an exceptional car.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
To replace my first identical one which has been retained for spares. I really like the styling, areodynamic properties and the Irmscher body kit; particularly the front air dam/splitter. When properly set up for the motorway its cruising top end performance is absolutely PHENOMENAL!!;...the best I've ever had.
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Its a totally solid, responsive & reliable ride. It isn't the most comfortable car I've ever driven; it doesn't have the snappiest of engines but where it comes into its own is on the motorway. It matches any other car (estate) in its class and its cruising properties are absolutely phenomenal!!
What's it like to park?
It isn't small but relatively easy to park/position.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Not yet!!...its been very well looked after but if if presents problems I've got all the spares and parts I need as I've kept my first one.
What's most practical about your car?
Everything!
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Front air dam and a QUALITY Sony stereo system.
