2006 Vauxhall Vectra SRi 1.8 petrol from UK and Ireland
Summary:
OK for the money
Faults:
Coolant leaks, thermostat, cambelt, exhaust, the typical stuff of age and mileage.
Cosmetically the car looks pretty bad on the exterior, but it is very old now and on higher mileage. Interior is in good shape though, and I do keep it clean.
General Comments:
A car I bought cheap back in 2015, this Vectra has been decent transport. OK looking in grey.
1.8 petrol is not fast and does 36 mpg on average. I can live with that, but let's face it, by today's standards that is pretty mediocre performance and economy.
Interior of this car is very nice and refined, some cheap plastics here and there, but the seats and other important stuff feel fine. Excellent on the motorway.
SRi handles nice, very sharp.
Since been replaced by the Insignia, so do not pay too much for a Vectra. And if you can get one cheap enough and fix all its little quirks, you have a decent family car that is cheap to run and still very useful.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 29th July, 2023
13th Dec 2023, 10:58
My car is basically the same. The Vectra is a still a common sight on the road, arguably better than early Insignia's as they have some expensive issues, but the Vectra can always be sorted for cheaper.