Vauxhall Vectra Hatchback 2.0 SRi (140ps) 5d (99) (2000/W) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Well specced for the cash.
Costs
It's not German or Japanese, so costs are reasonable.
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On the road
Driving
I find it a lot more peaky than my old 8 valve Cavalier SRi - you need to use the gears more… 16v engines for you! Also, suspension could be better valved/sprung.
Performance
As for above, the gearbox needs to be used to move along quickly… torque not the issue with 16v Ecotec engines I guess!
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Living with it
Reliability
Had the car just over a year now. It needed a new camshaft sensor before I took delivery which the dealer naturally replaced. Otherwise nowt so far (touching wood!)
Image
Looks are in the eye of the beholder… I think it's good looking and I paid for my Veccy out of my hard earned so maybe I'm slightly biased.
Comfort
Seats where hard initially, but have loosened up quite nicely. I found it comfortable enough on the few long trips that I have done so far.
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Security and Service
Security
Better than most for the money.
Service
Only had one service, which was carried out adequately, although the ash tray was still full of sweet papers when I got the car back. They did what they had to do and nothing more. Nit picking I guess.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Cam sensor (Vectra Achille's heel!).
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes