1996 Vauxhall Vectra GLS 2.0 petrol from UK and Ireland
Summary:
Good solid reliable car
Faults:
Rear suspension bush - supplied and fitted £130.
New battery from local store £60.
Automatic gearbox leak -£5.
Door locking mechanism £20 -fitted by myself.
Some cabin leaks -suspect windscreen as this appears to be 'glued in'.
General Comments:
I like this car.
It has remained in very good condition since purchased. prior to purchase it had some paint protection which has worked well and looks shiny even when dirty.
The engine manages only 30-35 mpg.
The auto gearbox is a dream.
I suffer from back pain and find there is no real comfortable position for me. The only car that I find a lot worse for this is the Mazda 6.
If the car remains in the same condition and I sell it the going price is less than £2000. It's better for me to just keep running it!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 20th July, 2004
4th May 2004, 12:27
I couldnt agree more, the Vectra is a bit on the big side for a beginner, but I feel I handle it quite well. My family feel safer when I'm driving rather than when my father (who owns the car) drives so I must be doing something right.
Your right it's a world apart from most of my friends cars and I love that!!! Its exactly like me, larger than life and different. My friends have Rover Metros, Fiestas and a Rover 214 (which up until I past my test was the best car in the group - hmm).
I am 19 years old and have had a license for a few months. Not to want to sound arrogant or anything, but I think for most of my friends the Vectra would be too big for them, but its just right for me. It fits like a glove and I love it even if I do bellyache about something or other on a regular basis. Some of the other reviews are a bit too harsh I feel. With regards to the engine, I have a mate who drives a 2001 1.6 litre engine. He says it's a smoother car all round and recommends it over the 1800.