Vauxhall Vectra Hatchback 1.8 GLS 5d (1996/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good value second hand. Bought at 2 years old with low miles from NetworkQ for half new list price.
Costs
Goes through brakes/front tyres rather quickly. Fuel efficiency OK.
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On the road
Driving
OK cruising on motorway. Doesn't corner too well and shudders on high speed braking. OK towing.
Performance
Performance is just 'Ok'. Not bad, but doesn't wow you. Really designed for motorway cruising.
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Living with it
Reliability
Engine management system/sensors are very unreliable. Problems are generally hard to find and expensive to fix (I had 3 bills of >£100 in 2 years).
Image
Family/Reps car (but lets face it, you don't buy a Vectra for the image).
Comfort
I'm 6' 2" and was doing 35k miles/year (mostly motorways) and found the cabin pretty spacious and comfortable.
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Security and Service
Security
Standard Immobiliser/alarm - does the job.
Service
Main dealers too expensive - used independent chains.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Water pump and camshaft pulleys.
Other
Crankshaft sensor and crank sensor.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No