Vauxhall Vectra Hatchback (2005 - 2008) 1.9 CDTi SRi (150ps) 5d (2008/08) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They love it! I can fit everybody in, and they love how quick it is!
Would you buy this car again and why?
I would definitely buy a big Vauxhall again but I want something smaller for around town.
What are you likely to buy next?
Clio 197 RS, Civic Type R.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£5,995
When did you buy the car?
August 2013
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes, I got 4 new tyres, Wheel Bearings, M.O.T, Full Service included in the price.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
I wanted a car that was big enough to fit all my friends in and still have enough power to not slow it down and it doesn't! Even with a full car it still pulls like a Train!
What was the dealer like?
Great, Was really helpful and was keen on me really testing out the car before I bought it.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Absoluely amazing, I know Jeremy Clarkson slagged the Vectra off alot but he is simply wrong, the Vectra Sri has great steering and feedback from the road, it pulls like an absolute train, People in smaller cars with bigger engines get shocked when you overtake them, its the most relaxing car I've ever owned, if you put it in 6th, you can leave it in 6th all day long and it will pull up almost any hill, overtaking is also ridiculously easy no matter what the speed, just in and out!
What's it like to park?
The Mirrors are pretty good and the visibility all round isn't bad either.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
It eats tyres, but I am quite heavy right footed so thats not really the cars problem, I've had to replace the Brakes and Shock Absorbers but other and that it's the most reliable car I've ever had!
What's most practical about your car?
The boot is huge! I haven't had anything in it that could even take up half of it! and with the seats down it's ridiculously big!
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Cruise Control, 12v sockets everywhere, Huge space, i'm 6ft6 and somebody nearly the same size fits in the back with ease. steering wheel controls, stereo is a cracker.
