Vauxhall Vectra Estate (2005 - 2008) 1.9 CDTi Life (150ps) 5d (2006/56) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I like large cars.

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

They like it.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Possibly but the power loss worries me a little.

What are you likely to buy next?

Would like a mondeo estate preferably.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£2,995

When did you buy the car?

July 2013

Did you get a good deal and why?

Reasonable deal of £300 for my old rover 45.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Large car with good engine and plenty of space for my camping trips.

What was the dealer like?

Okay

What's it like to drive?

Fine to drive until going uphill when it loses power and have to go down through the gears.

What's it like to park?

Easy but needs large parking space and the end sticks out of standard spaces.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Starter motor went on first day, engine loses power on hills, has been back once already and due to go back again.

What's most practical about your car?

Roomy

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Tow hitch.