Vauxhall Vectra Hatchback (2005 - 2008) 1.9 CDTi Design (150ps) 5d (2006/06) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Family guy with a budget and 2 kids.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Think it's great - it's a great big car with tons of room.

Would you buy this car again and why?

No - since they stopped production of the vectra it will be hard to find one with low mlieage when it's time to let my car go.

What are you likely to buy next?

Maybe an insignia tourer or a Mondeo.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£3,300

When did you buy the car?

August 2012

Did you get a good deal and why?

Excellent deal - Paid trade price as car is listed as approx. 4K in other places.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Needed a bigger car for the growing family and a diesel for the miles I'm doing to work.

What was the dealer like?

Great - couldn't do enough.

What's it like to drive?

It's a car that's at home on the motorway and sucks up the mileage like a sponge. Does it in comfort as well. Last car I was stiff as a board getting out of it after a 1 1/2 hour commute. Now I feel relaxed and refreshed. Especially after the ECU remap that gets me 180 bhp!

What's it like to park?

The rear window isn't the best. Otherwise, it's the same as any other large family car.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Nope. Everything works fine.

What's most practical about your car?

Big boot, 6th gear and cruise control is fantastic on the motorway! (65+ mpg).

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

How did I ever live without automatic wipers,lights and photosensitive rear view mirror? Also the cruise control has saved me hours of pain (literally - knee trouble so I have trouble keeping my foot on the accelerator for long periods).