2009 Vauxhall Vectra Design 1.9 CDTi from UK and Ireland
Summary:
Good value
Faults:
Suspension, un-even tyre wear (tracking).
Exhaust mid section and rear, and brake pads replaced at last MOT.
All oil changes done on time, battery replaced.
Interior has serious wear and tear, was family used, many broken plastics, seem to be of low quality.
General Comments:
A dull car, but not as bad as others suggest. Bought this for a good price and had 5 years of reasonable motoring.
Design model is near top of the range with leather, very comfortable. Good car for motorway cruising. Handling is OK. 1.9 CDTi performs nicely. Fuel could be better for diesel though - really struggles for 50 MPG, mid 40's on average is more likely. This is poor because rival cars like the Ford Mondeo and Skoda Octavia did well in excess of 50 MPG. I can comment because a friend runs a taxi service with those cars. The Vectra has lower repair costs however. Insurance is cheap also, and they are cheap to buy.
I am approaching the infamous 100,000 mile mark and have not had any expensive typical diesel faults yet (DPF, injectors, turbo, etc) but will likely sell it soon just in case. Has been a decent car, will probably replace it with an Insignia next.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 3rd July, 2021
3rd Jul 2021, 14:09
I had similar things to say about mine. Still lots around, but the fact you can get early Insignia's for cheap now as well means the Vectra has to be very cheap to consider. Still a decent car though.