Vauxhall Vectra Hatchback 1.8 SRi (130ps) 5d (2001/51) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
You can pick this car up cheap, with the same spec as a B.M.W etc for half the price.
Costs
As with most cars now you can pick up brand new spares for cheap, but Vauxhall is pretty reasonable for servicing, repairs etc.
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On the road
Driving
The drive of the Vectra sri is very good for a big car due to sports suspension.
Performance
Performance is what you'd expect, doesn't keep up with hot hatches or smaller cars with the same sort of power, but it is a much bigger car therefore more comfortable.
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Living with it
Reliability
Never failed me yet. (Touch wood, don't wanna jinx it).
Image
The car has a good look with sports alloys, bodykit and sports exhaust and bucket seats. Doesn't have the image as B.M.W etc, but as i've said, the same spec for half the price!
Comfort
Very comfortable to drive with half leather Recaros, some say the ride is hard and bumpy, but it's got a sports suspension so what do you expect.
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Security and Service
Security
Good, loud alarm with immobiliser.
Service
Only used Vauxhall a couple of times for small bits, but never had a problem.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Driver's side window got stuck, only needed new rubbers.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes