Vauxhall Vectra Hatchback 2.5 V6 SRi 5d (96) (1996/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Similar power to 2litre, but more fuel and insurance.
Costs
Expense! Main dealer's incorrect fault diagnosis doesn't help.
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On the road
Driving
Average. Uncomfortable on long journeys.
Performance
Poor. Little torque, compared to boyfriend's V6 Mondeo.
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Living with it
Reliability
Spent as much time in garage as on the road.
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Use my boyfiend's car if it's available. Drive it at night, though.
Comfort
Lurching around corners on unsupportive seats makes my back ache.
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Security and Service
Security
It's a Vauxhall! Who's gonna nick it?
Service
8 visits for a recurring ECU problem. They never did cure it, so I gave up.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Head gaskets, sticking valves, ECU, stalling and uneven tickover.
Other
Leaks, overheating, unlocks itself and has rattling trim.
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