Vauxhall Vectra Hatchback (2005 - 2008) 1.8i VVT Exclusiv 5d (2006/06) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I don't think it says anything about me...but people seem surprised that it is driven by a five foot nothing girl.

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

They like it - it's a very comfy (and not embarrassing)car to be driven around in (and from a "girly" point of view, the pearlescent paint is "very attractive").

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes, I'm very happy with it so far. It has a few extras on it which give it the spec I wanted, at a price much lower than I was expecting to pay.

What are you likely to buy next?

Will probably px it for an Insignia when they come on to the second hand market.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£0

When did you buy the car?

June 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?

I think it was a good price, got it for below Parker's guide price anyway.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

My old car failed it's MOT spectacularly and I only had a fortnight to find a new one.

What was the dealer like?

Straightforward and pretty helpful. Sorted what they said they would before I picked it up.

What's it like to drive?

Very easy to drive, decent road holding and corners surprisingly well.

What's it like to park?

The size of it makes it a bit of a pain in car parks with small parking bays.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Not yet, and it feels well built.

What's most practical about your car?

It's a lot of car for the money, in fact it's huge. I was originally looking at smaller family cars but would have had to pay two or three thousand pounds more for the same spec I got on the Vectra.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Comfy seats aren't really an accessory are they?