Vauxhall Vectra Estate (1996 - 2002) 2.2 DTi CD 5d (2000/X) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Don´t know, don´t care.

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

Family likes it. Except for the faults.

Would you buy this car again and why?

I don´t think so, altough It´s not brilliant, it´s not near as terrible as some would say.

What are you likely to buy next?

Something even more versatile, and preferably with more space for rear occupants.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£0

When did you buy the car?

August 2012

Did you get a good deal and why?

More or less. The car had been in an accident before I acquired it, of which the seller didn´t inform me about and as a result had severe water leaks to the interior of the car. After taking the car to the local dealer and having it properly fixed I presented the bill to the previous owner, and demanded to be refunded for this, which I was.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Needed a family car, with good fuel economy, versatile and reliable. Guess I got 3 out of 4.

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

It´s actually quite nice. Quite torquey engine and has a very good boost that really makes it go. Stiff suspension doesn´t make it the most comfortable ride and surprisingly doesn´t quite make it that good in cornering as there´s a slight tendency in oversteering from the front of the car.

What's it like to park?

Easy. Decent visibility all around.

Have you had any problems with the car?

A couple of things, specially electrics, which I didn´t expect in a car like this. Auxiliary electric water pump cracked and needed replacement. Got a used one for €25,00 (new one was almost €200,00). Busted pressure electrovalve for turbo, thermostat (car wouldn´t warm up but after a long period driving) and MAP sensor had the car entering safe mode for a long time until I figured it out with a diagnostic tool and fixing was the price of a spray can of brake cleaner. ABS dash light will not turn off, ABS module needs replacement. The air con doesn´t work anymore and I suspect a leak.

What's most practical about your car?

Big cargo space in the luggage compartment, roof rails are pretty good for transporting large things. Foldable rear seats (60-40) wich allow huge carrying space inside of the car.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Safety switch for rear windows. Keeps my son from playing with the switch.