Vauxhall Vectra 1.8LS Review

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Vauxhall Vectra 1.8LS
3.8 stars
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Scienide's Review of Vauxhall Vectra 1.8LS

15th May 2005

Overall Rating

4 stars
  • Value for money
    5 stars
  • Length of ownership
    1 Week.
  • Practicality
    5 stars
  • Year Manufactured
    1997
  • Performance
    3.5 stars
  • Reliability
    4 stars
Good Points

Large amount of boot space.
Very comfortable driving position.
Affordable yet modern.
A good solid sturdy car to drive.


Bad Points

Rear view isn't spectacular.
Minor faults typical in vectra's such as: Central locking failure, dash display not working, cup holders sticking and so on.
Stiff to drive but rewarding when you get used to it...


General Comments

I've owned three Vauxhalls. I started with a Nova Club 1.2. Then an Astra 1.4i and now I have a Vauxhall Vectra 1.8LS. I have to say the Vectra is a great car to look at and is enjoyable to drive. Yes it is a little stiff and requires some effort on behalf of the driver but lets face it, thats what makes driving fun. I recently had a brand new 2005 Micra as a courtesy car and all the fun of driving had been removed. I could have driven it with my eyes shut!. I like the Vectra's no nonsense steering. If you want to turn a corner then you have to bloody turn it. You can just swivel the wheel around with one finger and shoot off. You have to put some effort into it. Then when you press that accelerator down, you know your driving a 1.8i. Despite these other reviews I can tell you that in my opinion this car can shift. The only thing I would warn people about is this... The Vectra really is not made for doing 5 minute journeys here and there. Despite this I bought one. I only drive to work and back which is the other side of town and I know I will have to razz this up the motorway once in a while just to keep it happy. It needs good runs. Overall though this is a great car which you can buy for under a grand!

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