Vauxhall Vectra Hatchback 2.0 SRi (140ps) 5d (99) (1999/V) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
High spec for little money.
Costs
Low cost parts; reasonable servicing; tyres expensive.
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On the road
Driving
Handling precise once you come to grips with it; capable engine.
Performance
Capable engines, but lacks quality feel and sound; gearbox could be better.
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Living with it
Reliability
Had lots of problems with this car - cambelt snapped at 79,000 miles, costing £1200. Air con's packed up. Fails to idle sometimes. Electrical system too complicated for car.
Image
'98 onwards has aggresive 'streetfighter' look. Strong body panels and good paintwork looks fast & sporty.
Comfort
Surprisingly quiet and refined; supportive, comfortable seats, huge bootspace; pleasing dash layout. However, trim does rattle annoyingly with age.
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Security and Service
Security
Excellent, although have had problems with alarm going off.
Service
Very helpful and prices reasonable. Did pay half when cambelt broke as good will gesture.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Seems to lack quality feel and sound. Mine is on 100,000 miles now and feels tired, despite FVSH.
Other
Probably the most unreliable car I have had so far (out of around 24).
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes