Vauxhall Vectra Saloon (2005 - 2008) 1.9 CDTi Life (120ps) 4d (05) (2006/55) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Hmmmmmm
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Liked it at first, but thought less and less of it as it went along.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No, too unreliable.
What are you likely to buy next?
Toyota, far more reliable.
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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?
£3,999
When did you buy the car?
November 2011
Did you get a good deal and why?
Got better part ex value than I was expecting.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Wanted a car that could handle commuting better than my city car.
What was the dealer like?
Very good at selling the car, not so helpful when it went wrong.....
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Doddle to drive when it was running, cruise control made life easy on the commute.
What's it like to park?
Visibility not great, poor turning circle, not the easiest.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Several problems, hole in front exhaust, starter motor had to be replaced after a few weeks, brakes imbalanced, air con system leaked, heater stopped working properly....
What's most practical about your car?
Large interior.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Cruise control.
