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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Given up on trying to be cool, I'm going to be a dad and let's face it, nobody's dad is cool.

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

    They love it, more for the practicality and comfort compared to my RX-8

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Might buy another but only the VXR model

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Only had it two months so God only knows

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £4,000

    When did you buy the car?

    March 2009

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yeah, swapped a 53 reg RX-8 with higher mileage for a lower mileage, younger Vectra plus a hefty wad of cash my way

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Baby on the way so had to get rid of my RX-8

    What was the dealer like?

    Private sale, the guy was very open and honest

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Very smooth and very easy to push it past 70mph without noticing

    What's it like to park?

    A doddle, if you know how to park that is. The Mrs just abandons it miles away from anything though

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Slight rattle from underneath the car and rear shocks are, well, shocking!

    What's most practical about your car?

    The boot, it's massive

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Trip computer with range, mpg, average speed etc