Vauxhall Vectra Hatchback (2002 - 2005) 2.2 SRi 5d (2003/53) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I'm bald and I like heavy metal!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They envy me. One friend is obsessed and is trying to buy an exact replica.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes in fact I upgraded to an insignia.
What are you likely to buy next?
Leyland Sherpa.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£950
When did you buy the car?
March 2013
Did you get a good deal and why?
Although on the whole I thought what I paid was reasonable for car with 100k on the clock it did start to burn oil like fernhill kids at a bonfire.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
For the additional space and comfort when traveling through work.
What was the dealer like?
Quite pushy, thought my name was Johnny and kept asking me to sign the bloody contract!
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
A Behemoth. Plenty of power under foot.
What's it like to park?
Fine some people like myself, difficult for others.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Apart from the oil the boot button stopped working which was a pain especially as my jump leads were in there and I had to ask passers by to hold my bonnet open while I got it started on occasion.
What's most practical about your car?
It was big.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
My snow chains which were invaluable when making journeys in the dead of winter. The windows proved extremely helpful on hot days as I like the wind to flow through my hair (whats left of it).
