Vauxhall Vectra Hatchback 2.0 CDX 5d (95) (1997/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good equipment for money, but if you get a bad one they are junk… Don't buy a used 1995- 1997 Vectra.
Costs
Main dealer charges £40 per hour and frequently diagnoses faults incorrectly or not at all!
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On the road
Driving
Nice to drive, especially on motorway - still gives 44 MPG on run - when its working correctly that is!
Performance
Accelerates nicely and handles well for a large saloon.
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Living with it
Reliability
Rubbish build quality - steering, brake, and electrical problems have cropped up and cost me over £1200 in 3 years.
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Every ill informed driver's got one now hasn't he/she?
Comfort
Comfy seats and quiet too - plenty of space inside and useful boot.
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Security and Service
Security
Immobiliser and alarm - seems OK. Who'd want to steal it though? Go on someone - please!!
Service
Had more success on the 'allexperts.com' website - where I found out dealer was trying to overcharge me for at least 2 jobs!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Clatters on start, new engine stabilizer bar, mixture / idlevalve (3) at £150 a time !
Other
Alternator failure, worn steering arms joint (Vauxhall wanted to charge for new rack) and brake servo.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No