Vauxhall Vectra Estate (2005 - 2008) 1.9 CDTi Elite (150ps) 5d (2006/56) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Not much - I let others decide that
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Wife thought it too big, kids didn't think it was cool
Would you buy this car again and why?
The Insignia is a step forward in design but a big step back in practicality. One look and decided against it. Wind back the clock three years, and yes - I would buy another.
What are you likely to buy next?
Swapped it for a Mercedes
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£0
When did you buy the car?
September 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
Good leasing rate
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
big load carrier
What was the dealer like?
car was delivered
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Pretty good on motorways, very quiet and made 47.23 MPG over 90K miles. Seats initially hard but always comfortable
What's it like to park?
OK - it's an estate car so easy to see the back
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Not much in 89500 miles. Discs renewed once, EGR valve failed at 78000, rear caliper seized at 84000, that's about it. Good reliable car
What's most practical about your car?
huge load space
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Good integrated satnav
