Vauxhall Vectra Estate (2005 - 2008) 1.9 CDTi Design (120ps) 5d (2006/06) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Grandad

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

Yo, Grandad!

Would you buy this car again and why?

Definitely not. This has to be the most unreliable car I've ever owned. After joining several Vauxhall forums it seems the CDTi 120 and 150 are as bad as each other. Junk, I strongly recommend you steer clear.

What are you likely to buy next?

Ford

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£2,800

When did you buy the car?

December 2011

Did you get a good deal and why?

In hindsight, no, not the best deal.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Needed the space for the dogs.

What was the dealer like?

At the time? good. When something went wrong, terrible.

What's it like to drive?

Comfortable on long drives.

What's it like to park?

Like parking the QE2.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Yes. Despite FSH, things never stopped going wrong. DMF failure, DPF clogged, exhaust flexi split, Thermostat, battery, leak off pipes, crank sensor, windscreen wiper arm, EGR failure, front coil springs snapped, leaky oil filter housing...lots more I can't remember.

What's most practical about your car?

Load space is huge.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Nothing really.