Vauxhall Vectra Hatchback 2.0 SRi 5d (AC) (1997/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Still looks nice… that's all.
Costs
Good on a run, abismal otherwise.
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On the road
Driving
Awful on bendy roads. No feedback at all!
Performance
Willing engine. Poor steering, gears and brakes…
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Living with it
Reliability
Engine rebuild at 40,200 miles. Gear select failed at 42,000 miles. Won't tick over at 43,000 miles.
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It's a Vectra!
Comfort
Good seats. Very upset on bumps for such a big heavy car.
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Security and Service
Security
Excellent - nobody will try to nick it when its not working!
Service
Poor.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Cambelt fail at 40k miles - £1000 (Vauxhall advised 80K).
Other
Sensor failure (won't tick over) - £200. Brakes unnerving despite re-work.
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