Vauxhall Vectra Hatchback (1995 - 2002) 2.2 LS 5d (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Subtle but fun when it gets going.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They all thought it looked good.
Would you buy this car again and why?
After the problems i had NO!!!
What are you likely to buy next?
Going back to Ford.
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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?
£7,300
When did you buy the car?
October 2002
Did you get a good deal and why?
It was only 18 months old, I paid less than half price of a new car for one.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Low money for a lot of car
What was the dealer like?
Friendly
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Fantastic amounts of power, great for safe overtaking. Smooth ride. Gear box clunky and clutch hard to prevent jerking. Handled fairly well but could get a bit wallowy if pushed to hard. Great grip even in the wet.
What's it like to park?
Easy to park lots of visability once you get use to it's size
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Everything, part of loom and enegine managment rom replaced, complete new exhaust inc cat, all suspension struts and bushes replaced, air con failed twice, power steering seal failed, constant vibration through steering, timing chain snapped at 82K, display panel on dash unreadable, rust spots in strange places, door hinges very stiff even though frequently greased and finally the oil pump failed seizing the enging causing a hole to be blown through the engine casing and siezing the engine.
What's most practical about your car?
Hydraulic bonnet supports.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Alloy wheels.
