Vauxhall Vectra Hatchback (2005 - 2008) 1.8i Life 5d (05) (2006/55) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Naf rep. Passat much better car.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Neighbours drive BMW's and Mercedes so not impressed
Would you buy this car again and why?
Not likely
What are you likely to buy next?
Mercedes or BMW! - Just bought a BMW 530d and dumped the Vectra
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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?
£8,000
When did you buy the car?
September 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
Price was right for the model. Car was covered in adverts for dealer including really nasty number plates
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
I had changed companies and lost my company car. I needed modern cheap transport big enough for the family
What was the dealer like?
Fit for purpose. No sales staff needed as I knew what I wanted
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Very underpowered. After having a new Passat 2l diesel quite a disappointment. A 1.8 SRi would be a joke. Cruises OK if there are no hills but I need to change down on the M40 near Stokenchurch
What's it like to park?
Don't need parking sensors. Rear wiper starts automatically in reverse if front ones are working (as 1980's Granada)
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nothing in 1000 miles
What's most practical about your car?
Seat adjustment is good. Poor door pockets and awful cup holder arn't
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Basic model so nothing special. CD player tells you waht the CD name and track name is for modern CD's
