1997 Vauxhall Vectra LS review from UK and Ireland
"A great all round family car with a sting in the tail for the middle aged boy racer!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Intermittent electrical fault.
General comments?
I've always loved the look of the Vectra. The flowing lines from the bonnet to the wing mirrors and it's imposing stance from the front make it a great looking car.
It handles like a family saloon but does have a fair spring to it's step if you drive it right. Don't chuck it into corners like a hot hatch and it will behave beautifully.
Engine is smooth, even at the moderate mileage I picked it up at, and is capable of revving high with no discernible hiccups. I'm no "boy racer" but I like a car that can take a heavy foot without giving a sense that the engine is about to let go.
The electrical fault is a little annoying but I have every confidence that the dealer that sold it to me, replete with warranty will get it sorted.
The dash display of radio/time/temp/etc information suffers a common problem of dropping lines in the display, this is obviously a dodgy connection and doesn't detract from owning the car at all.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 72000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 73000 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda 626 |
| Date of Entry | 12th October, 2001 |