Vauxhall Vectra Hatchback (2002 - 2005) 2.2 Direct Elite 5d (2005/54) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Executive rather than sales rep.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Everyone seems to like it, especially the metallic black paintwork.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes I would, in fact my daughter has just bought a Vauxhall since she liked ours.
What are you likely to buy next?
I will be looking into the Insignia.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£19,000
When did you buy the car?
February 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
Had a good deal on the car I traded in.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
As a company we worked on the project to produce the body panels.
What was the dealer like?
Chatty, into golf and we have stayed friends ever since.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Excellent to drive, 6 gears, very smooth with good acceleration.
What's it like to park?
No problem at all.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Two problems since we have had the car one was a computer fault and was easily fixed, the other is a niggly hum from the heating fan on occasion.
What's most practical about your car?
The room in the back, it was designed as an executive hatchback, and it amazes most people when they get a lift.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The built in sat nav, which was something only built into top of the range cars at the time.