Vauxhall Vectra Saloon 1995-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap, economical, safe, plenty of space etc.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Great value second hand.

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Safe and predictable handling, below average ride.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    About what you would expect from a 2.0litre, but noisy compared with Peugeot 406.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Never actually broken down on me, neither has my friends.

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    What image?

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Nice to sit in, but rides picks up scars in the road.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Alarm/deadlocks/immobiliser, apart from putting a big dog in the boot what else can you do?

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Did what they said they would do for the price they quoted.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Cam/crank sensors/alternator/IAC valve/rocker gasket. All easy DIY fixes.

    Other

    2 door locks have died on me, radio reception poor after previous owner bodged the radio. Dodgy ABS modulator.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes