Vauxhall Vectra Hatchback (1995 - 2002) 2.5 V6 Arctic II 5d (1998/S) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Vectra's, Mondeo's, all shout "rep mobile" however as an all rounder they are great. Dont expect to turn any heads.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
I dont even think they've noticed I've got a car...
Would you buy this car again and why?
NO! RIDE TO HARD, SEATS TO HARD, INTERIOR BLACK AND DARK, DASH BOARD REFLECTS SUN ONTO WIND SCRREN AND BLINDS YOU, POOR WINDOW TRIM ON PRE 1999 FACE LIFT MODELS, RUBBISH CUP HOLDERS IN DASH, WIND SCREEN WASHER RE-FILLER IS RIGHT NEXT TO BATTERY AND FUSE BOX - SHOCKING (HELLO VAUXHALL!!)GOES THROUGH BATTERIES IF YOU DO A LOT OF TOWN DRIVING.
What are you likely to buy next?
Well... Another Vectra but the 2.2 CD AUTO face lift model, better fuel, much more comfortable ride, easier to access engine bay (espeacially plugs).
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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?
£600
When did you buy the car?
January 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yeah only cause I brought it from a friend
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
It was a neighbours car that they wanted to get rid of and I had just sold my Astra
What was the dealer like?
N/A
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
The manual is getting tired now... prob cause its a hoot flooring it in second. Doesnt like being rushed when changing gear. The firm ride is the BIGGEST issue I have with this car. A "sports" model basically mean just harder suspenion from what I can see on this model. Along with the harder seat you really feel it! Why oh why didnt I go for a V6 but in CDX trim....
What's it like to park?
OK but high boot line is deseptive. I got out thinking I've nearly hit some thing only to find I've still got about 2 feet behind me - so a bit difficult to judge.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Its done 123'000 now but I've only done 5000 in the last 3ish years. No probs but had all round discs and pads, new exhust fitted that olny cost £460 - so cant complain to much. Just started to splutter for some reason...
What's most practical about your car?
The boot...
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
It hasnt got any gadgets!
