Vauxhall Vectra LS 1.8i estate

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the Vectra's placement when compared with more than a hundred other cars in a British J.D. Power survey. The Vectra placed dead last-worse than any other car! Reasons cited were a sickeningly wallowy ride, unstable handling when the road is wet, poor traction (making traction control necessary), interior bits falling to pieces, and poor dealer service. Whether the other horrors of ownership will come true, though, remains to be seen. The two-year ...
...a poor ride. Clearly, where the Vectra falls short of the Japanese competition is in refinement. Plastics are unpleasantly hard, and the switchgear is cluttered and confusing. Ride and comfort are acceptable for a short drive, but may turn sickening after an extended trip. The engine is strong, but the transmission needs more work. Where the Vectra comes ahead is value for money, previously a Japanese strong point. It is a car worth considering, ... Read review

Advantages: Good on Motorway
Disadvantages: Underpowered for size

I have one of these cars provided by my company. I am about to part with soon with mixed feelings. I found that the 1.8 engine lacked power, especially when the car is laden. Making progress in the car alway tends to be a bit of an effort, that coupled with the unweildy clutch proved irritating. The only other real issue with the car is the colour co-ordinated bumpers. I do not see these as an improvement over the old grey scuff pads as they are ...
...has a reasonable amount of room inside for front and rear seat passengers, and the load area is again quite reasonably sized. The car is a very good motorway cruiser although I would prefer a bit more comfort in the seats. The engine does require abit of stick shifting to get the thing moving at a decent lick. Go for the 2.0 if you can afford the extra fuel and insurance. ... Read review

Advantages: It didn't let the rain in
Disadvantages: terrible comfort, performance and economy

...I gave it back. Vauxhall are very good at re-hashing all their old designs and making them look different but in the thirty years I have been driving a wide variety of cars they still have not improved basic comfort. Performance is decidedly average, there would be no need to worry about G force when accelerating hard. I found the brakes a bit spongy but they did the job. all in all I cannot recommend the vectra estate when there are so many better ... Read review