Vauxhall Vectra Hatchback (2002 - 2005) 1.9 CDTi Life (120ps) 5d (04) (2004/54) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Not a lot. Its an average family hatchback that most people wouldn't notice passing by
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
See above!
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, it ticked all the boxes for an easy to live with car
What are you likely to buy next?
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Buying experience
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?
January 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Fair price based on mileage and age
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Required basic family transport
What was the dealer like?
OK, local garage so no pressure
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
A lot better than I was expecting. Motorway cruising is pretty quiet and refined with the 6 speed gearbox. Not a great handling car, but thats not what I was looking for.
What's it like to park?
OK - boxy back end is easy to position
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Both front springs snapped. Could have been very dangerous but both snapped at parking speeds
What's most practical about your car?
Huge boot and generally plenty of space in the cabin
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Not many gadgets on mine, but the big central trip computer was usefull
