Vauxhall Vectra Hatchback 2.2 DTi Elite 5d (2002/52) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cheap to buy. Awful depreciation.
Costs
Carefully driven with 60% long-ish runs expect about 49mpg. Not bad!
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On the road
Driving
High gearing and clunky long throw gearbox aren't much fun around town!
Performance
Feels like a very heavy car. Slows down on hills. Very high gearing doesn't help.
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Living with it
Reliability
AWFUL
Image
I doubt anyone will steal it.
Comfort
Leather seats wear badly but are comfortable.
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Security and Service
Service
Got to know them all personally!!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Injector seals leaking (car wouldn't start when left for a few days) a new Turbo, air-con refilled three times, erroneous low beam headlamp warnings, creaking body. In summary: AWFUL.
Other
Erroneous headlamp low beam warning Air Con continually leaks gas Extremely irritating indicators cancel themselves before you even make a turn.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes