Vauxhall Vectra Hatchback (2005 - 2008) 1.9 CDTi SRi (150ps) 5d Auto (2008/08) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

No comment - it's a boring practical choice. Occasionally mistaken for unmarked Police car which is a little strange.

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

Practical big car. Makes you look like a sales rep (which I'm not).

Would you buy this car again and why?

Probably not. Although it gives trouble free motoring, is very economical and I have no real complaints the car has no character at all. Would prefer something perhaps a little less common?

What are you likely to buy next?

For motorway miles I'll not change it. Saving for a Nissan 350z which is no comparison.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£8,995

When did you buy the car?

April 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?

Reasonable deal from a car Supermarket.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Replacement for an aging Saab 9-5 2.3t that guzzled too much gas and oil.

What was the dealer like?

Awful - Arnold Clark in Leyland. Although Sales were reasonable in getting a deal, as soon as paper was signed it went downhill. Car was not taxed as agreed. No fuel in tank (agreed a full tank on delivery). Alloys scuffed and not repaired. Interior dirty on delivery. Shocking after sales care.

What's it like to drive?

Ride is comfortable and the car is great on motorways. Mine's given me 30k trouble free miles in the last 12months. Automatic box can be a little frustrating as it's very slow to select 1st and give you any power - makes getting into small gaps at junctions tough. Tip-tronic box gear up-changes painfully slow too.

What's it like to park?

For a big car it's really easy to park. Would have preferred to get parking sensors if I'd bought new.

Have you had any problems with the car?

A few items fixed under warranty, but nothing major - steering wheel controls, ash-tray fixing, rear seat cushion fixings.

What's most practical about your car?

Economy. Despite being an automatic and a large car I can get 55mpg on a long run, of 48 pottering round town.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Nothing really - does what it says on the tin in a largely average way.