Vauxhall Vectra Hatchback (1995 - 2002) 2.2 DTi SRi (130ps) 5d (2002/51) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Skint.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Some think it's a great car, some think that my install of music entertainment is as good as car can get.

Would you buy this car again and why?

NO. NEVER EVER AGAIN. NO MORE RUST BUCKETS, PLEASE.

What are you likely to buy next?

Something from Japanese or Skoda.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£2,600

When did you buy the car?

April 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

I thought so, before I broke the glow plug as these were never replaced in my believe. Later £550 and a week at the garage as only one man being competent to fix my car from like 7 of them working there as ''mechanins''(Rolfe street garage with bodyshop,smethwick,west mids).

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I was looking for cheap vehicle for commuting. How I was wrong!

What was the dealer like?

Nice, never done any work on it though. But some parts were bought from them and some advice given.

What's it like to drive?

Firm ride, but it what SRI means without the power. Too noisy from engine and on motorways as it's hatchback.

What's it like to park?

Fine. Good visibility.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Apart from plug which was NOT my fault as I found out later that it is a common problem with 2.2DTI engines.

What's most practical about your car?

Nothing special.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Don't know of one as to honest.