Vauxhall Vectra Hatchback (2002 - 2005) 3.2 V6 Elite 5d (2004/53) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
well ive moved from the bmw home its my first vauxhall,ive had it badged up with all opel decals and irmscher grill so yes it does turn heads
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
they think im mad, with 24 miles to the gallon average they reckon the v6 diesel is a better all rounder but the diesel will never sound like this,with a free flow air filter
Would you buy this car again and why?
definately a vectra again,in retrospect probably the diesel
What are you likely to buy next?
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£7,995
When did you buy the car?
March 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
yes good deal, the car was immaculate,serviced and mot to the day.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
absolutely immaculate with 11.000 miles on the clock, serviced up and looked brand new.
What was the dealer like?
superb free cleaning pack full tank of fuel beutifully valeted all in all very helpfull. i nearly had a bmw from him but he couldnt find the docs. im glad i didnt now
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
its not a racing car for sure but the low torque and heavy flywheel gives it good drivability .dont really read much into what clarckson says but he does make a valid point that vauxhall in general really must make the effort to combat this understeer issue its lunacy trying to get this thing round a corner at speed
What's it like to park?
quite easy but i like to keep it away from the shopping trollies
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
well yes, power stearing fluid leak,due to loose hose clip.also 2 driveshaft seals which i thought quite odd on an 11000 mile car but the dealers warranty covered this thankfully. oh and also the rear shocks were worn which he paid for
What's most practical about your car?
the boot size and the feeling of once you enter the cabin ,whilst it is not a bently in there it does give you a feeling that vauxhall have at least tried
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
seat heaters standard and superb
