Vauxhall Vectra Hatchback (1995 - 2002) 2.2 SRi (150ps) 5d (2000/X) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Im 20 so hopefully it shows my age and Im not interested in little tonka toy cars

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

friends seem impressed, my dad loves it, and my neighbours are pretending they aren't jealous

Would you buy this car again and why?

I would never buy the same car twice but I have already become very fond of the car

What are you likely to buy next?

I couldnt say as I change my mind more often than not

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£2,200

When did you buy the car?

June 2010

Did you get a good deal and why?

sounds a little overpriced for a 10 year old car but it was immaculate and low mileage with one registered owner

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I was looking at buying either a Vectra or a Passat and I liked the look and the performance of the SRI vectras

What was the dealer like?

friendly, helpful and honest

What's it like to drive?

feels stiff and composed on the road with sharp steering, however it feels better suited to taking fast sweeping bends than throwing it around corners willy nilly. Very impressed with the speed and acceleration for a big heavy car. After getting used to the engine I found that working the engine smoothly and easing the accelerator in helps performance alot after the strange 2-4K dead spot

What's it like to park?

easy just use your mirrors

Have you had any problems with the car?

nope I should hope not after a week of owning it!

What's most practical about your car?

very spacious boot and seating in the rear, also the steering wheel height is perfect and doesn't touch the top of my legs

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

the engine and the air con is excellent