Vauxhall Vectra Estate (2005 - 2008) 1.9 CDTi Elite (150ps) 5d (2006/55) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Possibly that I'm a failing businessman as I can't upgrade my company car, but what's the truth is i'm a dad with a dog and have lots of junk to carry about.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

It's not really a car that attracts a lot of comment ... Big boot maybe.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Maybe ... The price swung me away from other cars of similar size. I even quite like the look of it (controversial).

What are you likely to buy next?

Nissan x-trail.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£5,000

When did you buy the car?

May 2012

Did you get a good deal and why?

Not particularly, I'm no good at dealing bit looking around as I was it was already a good price.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

The price, the boot space, it was diesel and the source were good.

What was the dealer like?

Friendly, as you would hope they would be, not pressuring and fixed any and all issues found during the test drive and for 3 months after under their own warranty with no quibble and provided a temporary car in is place.

What's it like to drive?

Surprisingly good, I went from a slightly newer golf 2.0 TDI to this and whilst it was never going to match the handling it wasn't as far off as I expected and it's pace for a big old diesel is better than fair.

What's it like to park?

Given its big footprint pretty good, addition of parking sensors help and being an estate good all-round visibility.

Have you had any problems with the car?

The dealer put in pushing sensors at my request which created electrical problems but they fixed that. Otherwise in 2 years just the alternator, a few bulbs and recently the windscreen washer pump.

What's most practical about your car?

The boot space, especially with seats down.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Auto boot closing.