Used Vectra, Think Again!!!! (Vauxhall Vectra CD 2.0DTi 16v 5-door Hatchback)

Member Name: generalcoburn

Product:	Vauxhall Vectra CD 2.0DTi 16v 5-door Hatchback
Date:	13/08/09 (49 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Diesel is Economical

Disadvantages: Reliability, Cornering, Poorly Made

Vectra 2.0 diesel.

I owned one of these just over a year ago and quite frankly could'nt get rid of it quick enough, I had my 52 plate for 3 years and suffered nothing but problems.

I bought it with 40k miles and within 3 months developed problems with brake sensors which manifested in the brake pedal becoming very rigid under even light braking, the solution was to change all the sensors and the total cost was £200, then the rear calipers began to stick so that was another £180.

I found the car to be poorly made with the seal round the windscreen leaking, the leather around the gear lever burst and the sound system developed a fault. the electric windows slowed down when in use then stopped working altogether then it developed a loud knocking when using the central locking which turned out to be the locking petrol flap actuator, another £175 to repair and the horn started going off for no reason which was put down to a sensor in the steering wheel, it stopped when the wheel was turned but that was after it had woken the street.

The car was reasonably economical returning around 50mpg but the mot's were dreaded with track rod ends, brake pipes and wishbones needing changed practically bi anually.

It was ok to drive when everything was working and a nice motorway cruiser but a terrible motor on corners.

Summary: Dont Buy a used Vectra

Processing/Quality:
Reliability:
Driving comfort: