2005 Holden Vectra CDXi review from Australia and New Zealand
"Awesome capability at this price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front sway bar not connected properly from new.
Loose seatbelt pretensioner.
Wheel alignment required 1,000kms.
Front bumper chipping very easily after 4,000kms from very soft paint.
General comments?
A serious competitor for BMW and Mercedes in terms of build, power and especially handling, and a car that puts the rest of the Holden line-up to shame.
Outperforms most competitors easily, with great chassis balance, tenacious grip (albeit noisy Goodyear's), and loads of power delivered efficiently and smoothly from a gearbox which makes the car.
Styling gets plenty of looks, and the overall feel of the car is of something very classy (both inside and out).
Great headlights for country driving, and a great information display which provides all the information you could ask for (speed alert is notably absent however -especially getting out of a WK Statesman which had 4!).
Front passenger legroom is strangely limited, however bootspace is great and easily accessed.
Overall a great driver's car you can't get out of!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.2 litre V6 Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 17 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 4500 kilometres |
| Previous car | Holden Statesman |
| Date of Entry | 26th July, 2005 |