Vauxhall Vectra Hatchback 2.5 V6 SRi 5d (96) (1996/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Very good performance for low 2nd hand money.
Costs
Main dealers very expensive, specialists better! No change there then!
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On the road
Driving
Adequate, but poor for performance of engine and 'SRi' badge.
Performance
Overall good. Flat spots and hesitance during acceleration. Re-chipping irons all that out and makes huge improvement to drivability.
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Living with it
Reliability
Never trusted it very much! Nuff sed?
Image
Poor man's BMW/AUDI.
Comfort
Ok for me on long journey, but kids get sick in back through Wales and Lakes roads.
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Security and Service
Security
Seems good. Never tried to nick one and haven't lost mine!
Service
Main dealer very poor service for top money. I always found missed items on service though they were on the bill!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Very complex to some. Constant misfire, flat spots and unwilling to accelerate.
Other
Trip computer display unreadable. Central locks stick. Leaky hatchback etc etc.
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