Vauxhall Vectra Hatchback (2002 - 2005) 1.9 CDTi SRi 5d (2005/55) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Average car buyer that likes presentation. Typical executive look.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
All like it, as they drive small ugly things.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Perhaps the elegance model. Otherwise unless the handling was improved, no.
What are you likely to buy next?
Chrysler 300C or Nissan Qashqai
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£9,995
When did you buy the car?
January 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
It was OK, they took the part ex in no questions, so happy to buy.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
What was the dealer like?
Stereo typical used car salesman, hard sell and know nothing about the car.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Not good on bends. Light steering, front end doesn't hold on bends. Clutch very sensitive, and doesn't like low gearing at low speeds if accelerating.
What's it like to park?
Fine, nothing abnormal from parking a hatchback.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
One of the Key fobs, stopped working, and after new battery, the fob still didn't work. Low and Behold, 2 weeks later it works.
What's most practical about your car?
Doesn't stand out, ecomnomical. Getting 38mpg extra urban, and 50+ on motorways.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Steering controls
