Vauxhall Vectra Hatchback (2002 - 2005) 1.9 CDTi SRi 5d (2005/55) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Average car buyer that likes presentation. Typical executive look.

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

All like it, as they drive small ugly things.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Perhaps the elegance model. Otherwise unless the handling was improved, no.

What are you likely to buy next?

Chrysler 300C or Nissan Qashqai

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£9,995

When did you buy the car?

January 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

It was OK, they took the part ex in no questions, so happy to buy.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

What was the dealer like?

Stereo typical used car salesman, hard sell and know nothing about the car.

What's it like to drive?

Not good on bends. Light steering, front end doesn't hold on bends. Clutch very sensitive, and doesn't like low gearing at low speeds if accelerating.

What's it like to park?

Fine, nothing abnormal from parking a hatchback.

Have you had any problems with the car?

One of the Key fobs, stopped working, and after new battery, the fob still didn't work. Low and Behold, 2 weeks later it works.

What's most practical about your car?

Doesn't stand out, ecomnomical. Getting 38mpg extra urban, and 50+ on motorways.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Steering controls