Vauxhall Vectra Hatchback 2.0 SRi 5d (AC) (1997/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
When it goes wrong, remortgage is the only option.
Costs
Lost loads, so did garage that sold it.
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On the road
Driving
Drives like a bike; just point and floor it.
Performance
When it wasn't broken.
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Living with it
Reliability
Have lost count of faults and breakdowns.
Image
Looks great whilst waiting for the RAC. Would make a great garden ornament or chicken house.
Comfort
Good.
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Security and Service
Security
Cenrtal locking unreliable.
Service
Ask the garage I bought it from - they tried to rectify the faults, but in the end they had to take the car back and refund my money.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
You name it, it went wrong.
Other
Big learning curve! Have car inspected before parting with cash; if things go wrong with the engine, the cost is huge - I was lucky I managed to get my money back. This car had lots of service history with it; all I can say is buyer beware!!
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