Vauxhall Vectra Hatchback 1995-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Middle of the road, I'd say.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Average value for money, bit heavy on the insurance, even though I am over 35!

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Can be sluggish on pull away if revs aren't high enough.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    I am getting the flat spot that a lot of other Vectra users have noticed. Changing the plugs helped a bitā€¦

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Only a dud battery so far...

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It's a Vectra, but the lowered suspension and wider wheels help!

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Take some time to get the seats correctly adjusted and it's fine!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Even the baby can't steal this!

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Local garage - reasonable costs.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Ok, but get the Cambelt done at 40k miles.

    Other

    Exhaust on the Arctic is very expensive from main dealer, go for the local alternativeā€¦

    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