Vauxhall Vectra Hatchback (2005 - 2008) 1.9 CDTi Design (150ps) 5d Auto Owner Review

The Vectra is a cracking car, needed a new car and this was available, I wanted an Elite but the Design is almost the same spec just not full leather. I wanted an automatic mainly due to not wanting dual mass flywheel issues, but there is a downside, £100 extra road tax over the manual?? I don’t know why either! But leaving that aside massive boot, comfortable interior, and plenty of power even after 100k miles. Auto box is great, smooth changing and also has “manual” change if you want the racing driver experience! The optional (retrofitted by me) sat-nav works well despite being a little out dated (newest update is 2015) but the colour display looks modern compared to the standard orange one
Cruise control, auto lights and wipers are a brilliant group of gadgets giving the car an expensive feel. Diesel engine is a bit noisy outside of the car but inside, you can hardly hear it. MPG 40-50 depending on how you drive it.
Servicing is carried out by myself and parts are very reasonably priced.
A lot of car for very little money build quality is good and even being 13 years old and 100k on the clock plenty of life. I’ve seen these with 300k on them and still looking good!oh and just to say mines a 2009/09 plate!