Vauxhall Vectra Hatchback 2.0 Di GLS 5d (AC) (96) (1997/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
GLS extras worth the bit extra. Cheap car to buy used.
Costs
Repairs cheap and fuel economy 45-50 MPG achieved.
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On the road
Driving
Diesel 'feet off pedals' crawl is a boon in slow traffic.
Performance
Slow to take off in first gear. Accelerates well higher up, cruises well.
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Living with it
Reliability
Injection pump failure at 60k miles will cost you £1400+.
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Clarkson hates it, but teenagers still buy them!
Comfort
Very comfortable. Great seats. Much bettter than Astra.
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Security and Service
Security
Vauxhall deadlocks! Never been broken into.
Service
Very reasonable servicing from main dealer.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Injection pump costing £1400. No other probs. No oil loss. Now at 90k.
Other
Very slight water leak into boot when parked on hills. Keep blowing headlight bulbs.
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