Vauxhall Vectra Estate 1996-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Bought for £7k with 40k on clock. Fair amount of kit for the money.

    Costs

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Local dealership sky-high serviceing costs.

  • On the road

    Driving

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Extremely rough ride. No power when pulling away - local dealership could not pin down fault. Likewise with over spongy break pedal and constant engine management problems.

    Performance

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Fine when running ok, however, engine management complete rubbish.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Only broke down once. AA job - clogged fuel line.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Looks ok

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Ride felt like suspension was shot, however, again, local dealership could find no problems. Change of shocks at 60k made no difference.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    It's still outside

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Computer diagnostics a complete waste of time

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Uses as much oil as it does petrol

    Other

    Spongy break pedal - 2 different garages unable to trace fault

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No