Vauxhall Vectra Estate (2005 - 2008) 1.9 CDTi Life (150ps) 5d (2006/56) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I like large cars.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They like it.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Possibly but the power loss worries me a little.
What are you likely to buy next?
Would like a mondeo estate preferably.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£2,995
When did you buy the car?
July 2013
Did you get a good deal and why?
Reasonable deal of £300 for my old rover 45.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Large car with good engine and plenty of space for my camping trips.
What was the dealer like?
Okay
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Fine to drive until going uphill when it loses power and have to go down through the gears.
What's it like to park?
Easy but needs large parking space and the end sticks out of standard spaces.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Starter motor went on first day, engine loses power on hills, has been back once already and due to go back again.
What's most practical about your car?
Roomy
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Tow hitch.