Vauxhall Vectra Hatchback 1995-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Bought as 3rd owner, with under 25K miles on the clock, for less than £10K.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Excellent at steady 70-90MPH. Drinks like a weekend binger round town.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Very solid, though I'd like the power steering to be as light as on the Astra.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Seems to pause for a second, then leaps forward. Not always apparent how quick the acceleration is without looking in the mirror and seeing the car behind dwindling into the distance.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No problems mechanically. CD changer is a bit ropey, though.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nicely understated. I've seen some with spoilers, which mine doesn't have. Just the badging and the twin exhausts give the game away.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Seat moves in every possible direction and there's adjustable back support. Seats are also heated, plus the climate control is a gift from Heaven in hot or cold weather.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No problems so far, but maybe I'm just lucky. Deadlocking fitted as standard.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have had to take it back, as the CD auto-changer was faulty. New one ordered and fitted without complaint and free of charge.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    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