Vauxhall Vectra Hatchback (1995 - 2002) 2.2 DTi SRi (130ps) 5d (2001/51) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Probably Rep, after all it is still a vectra
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
All suitably impressed got 4 off us to Newquay and back with plenty of luggage with any problems
Would you buy this car again and why?
No the newer vectras are bigger and uglier.
What are you likely to buy next?
Honda Civic Type-R as i do a lot less mileage so no longer need such an economical car
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£4,750
When did you buy the car?
May 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
I bought this car because its a fairly quick car yet economical and cheap to insure as i was only 20 when i bought it.
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Goes very well for a diesel, good on fast b roads and could sit at 90mph all day on the motorway. Only down side is the huge amount of turbo lag you seem to get with most vauxhall turbo diesels. Put your foot down then wait wait........then go!
What's it like to park?
Not too bad rear spoiler can get in the way a bit but if you can't park a car you should'nt be on the road
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Needed a couple of anti-roll bar links but thats due to the poor state of Brithish roads more than the car and glow plugs needed changing, buts thats not unusual for a 6 year old car On the plus side i used to work for vauxhall and their technicans tell me this engine is not fully run in till 80k just make sure you regulary top the oil up as its a bit off a burner! Also rear arm rose bush's often need replacing so listen for a knocking noise from the rear of the car although this is not an expensive job.
What's most practical about your car?
Absolutely massive boot, plenty of room for you and all your passengers.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Good standard stereo, could do with cruise con for those motorway jaunts althought this was available new as an option.
