Vauxhall Vectra SRI 150 2.2 (150ps)

Advantages: Reliable, well built performance family hatchback.
Disadvantages: Some faults too common, it's a Vauxhall Vectra!!

...2002. If this breaks the repair bill will include extensive rebuilding or replacement of the engine. To check, listen carefully for any rattling sound on start-up. Cost for the uprated cam chain kit to be fitted including the parts is nearly £500. CHECK whether it has been upgraded from Vauxhall's database. Having covered many miles in my Vectra SRI 150, I can safely say that it is a very well built car, that provides everything and more that anyone could expect from a family hatchback. I can carry 4 passengers with luggage at high motorway speeds in comfort, and then take it on a track-day at the weekend. Probably the most flexible car money can buy, it is a success in all respects. For any questions regarding this review, or indeed any further questions on the Vectra SRI 150, please do not hesitate to email me; roverturboandy200...

sneakyweasel 04.08.2005 · Read review
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Vectra SRi 1.9CDTi

Advantages: Great drive
Disadvantages: Economy suffers when driven hard.

...I had a couple of these as hire cars, covering about 15000 miles over 6 months. They were pre-facelift models (04 and 54 reg). If I was in the market to buy a car in this class. this would be a sure contender. The SRi badge is probably pushing things a little. I always associated SRi's with BIG engines, and certainly not diesels! However, while the diesel (150ps) does a good job, I have to say the handling is the thing that justifies that Sri badge. The car feels really safe cornering and in general driving situations. While the Vectra has yet to reach the NCAP safety ratings of 5* acheived by manufacturers such as Renault, I would suggest that improved handling offered by a Vectra over a competetive model would actually reduce your need for this higher rating. I always felt that I could fully trust the brakes on the Sri, which I...

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Vauxhall Astra SRi 1.8 hatchback 2002

Advantages: Affordable, good alrounder
Disadvantages: Cambelt change every 40000 miles (expensive)

..., it does not scratch that easily. A heated rear window is good for them cold mornings and does a really good job, lots don?t. The rear spoiler is a nice touch. All the above are nice features that make the car all the more pleasurable to own and drive. After sales As with most main dealers, they are brilliant and couldn?t be more helpful until you have bought. Then they really don?t seem to care. Under duress they have sorted out a few niggly bits for me under the Vauxhall 3 year warranty. If you are going to buy one, do not get a Network Q warranty until the manufactures warranty has expired, it?s pointless and a waste of money, certainly get one after. Conclusion Having worked in the automotive industry for sometime now, I have a fair knowledge of cars and would not hesitate to recommend the Astra SRI (ashtray) to anyone. All...

neildemmert 06.07.2004 (08.07.2004) · Read review
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2001 Vauxhall Vectra 2.6 24v V6 SRi.

Advantages: Unusually good build quality and reliability from a Vauxhall.
Disadvantages: The wife limits my access.

...Having owned our Vectra Sri for some 2 years now I have to say first and foremost it's been unusual. This is due to the quality of this car when most of my experience with Vauxhall have been costly. The 2.6 V6 SRi is without doubt one of Vauxhalls finest cars, in my opinion. From the outside theres little to give away the potential of the car to the casual motorist. Sure theres the body coloured mouldings and bumpers, 16" twin spoke alloys, slightly lower stance, a square rear Irmscher tailpipe and a tiny badge on the side and rear but all these are normally overlooked. Fantastic! Who wants to scream out to the "modified" brigade and attract unwanted prying eyes? NOT ME! Out on the road the Vectra is a great car. It inspires confidence thanks to it's traction control and huge amount of grip in the corners. It never feels...

Devon22 30.08.2006 (01.09.2006) · Read review
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Reg Vardy Vauxhall - Leeds

Advantages: Good Knowlege and friendly Staff
Disadvantages: A bit pushy sales Rep's

...I own a Vauxhall Corsa SRI 16v which is a 1995 model. I bought the Car from Reg Vardy on Hunslet Road in Leeds in August 2001. I owned a Ford Escort 1.4 LX on a 1993 REG, and I needed a change so I decided to have a look round one Saturday afternoon around Leeds and Bradford. I went to Reg Vardy and I fancied a Vauxhall Corsa 1.6L Sport and there was one there on an R reg and it was £4995. I had a look round the Car and it was mint. I must admit the Sales guy was with me as soon as I walked onto the Forecourt, which I personally did not like as I like to look round with no pressure. Anyway there was a Vauxhall Corsa SRI there and it was mint with low miles and one owner from new. I loved the Car as soon as I saw it and had made my mind up. Me and the Sales guy started to talk figures and he went to look round my Ford Escort...

DannyLeedsutd 08.02.2002 · Read review
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Beruwela (Sri Lanka)

Advantages: Very Hot, Lovely Beach
Disadvantages: Touts, Poverty, Mosquitos

...We have recently come back from Beruwela (Sri Lanka). We flew from Heathrow on Sri Lankan Air Lines. The flight it self was nearly 10 hours but made as comftable as possible. On each seat was TV screen, the various channels included 3 film channels, comedy channel and also a channel where you could map out the journey. The meal service was first class. Food was Sri Lankan food and you had a choice of meals so suitable for any taste. Compimentry drinks included. Downside when arriving at the airport lookout for the porters wearing orange BIBS, if they help with baggage they expect english money. My experience included one porter taking to meeting point and another trying to take bags to bus pick up point and another trying to load on the bus. The air conditioned minibus journey to Beruwela took approx 4 hours. The driver was...

marie130569 18.06.2006 · Read review
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Galle - Sri Lanka

Advantages: valued experiences
Disadvantages: No

...I am going to explain my experience in Galle. I went on a trip to Galle with my friends. We took "Ruhunu Kumari" train. It was operated through the coastal area. Scenery was so beautiful and we enjoyed very much.The beaches are very beautiful. There were few tourists in the train. You have to realize how beautiful Galle is. You can see fishermen sitting on sticks fishing in the see along the south coast. It is a strange technique of fishing. Nobody knows how this technique originated from. It works as the stilts are attractive sceneries. You can catch a glimpse of the famouse stilt fishermen in the down south. You are lucky as such a sight is nowhere to be found in Sri Lanka. Stilt fishing is famous as a generational occupation among the fishermen with the child taking after father. They make their own stilts on the reef...

Viro 11.10.2008 (15.11.2008) · Read review
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vauxhall vectra

Advantages: great road handling, big boot space, comfortable to drive
Disadvantages: not enough interior room

...in my opinion the vauxhall vectra isa nice looking family car, we have the sri 1.8, the interior is satisfactory the cd radio is not the best sound in the world but it does the job, comfort wise it is again satisfactory but it lacks back pasenger space, i have 2 car seats in mine and with my husband being tall he has seat further back resulting in my toddlers feet not being able to move and also if someone gets in the back it is very tight. The boot space is ample i can get a double pushchair in and still have room for other things. The road handling is supberb it handles corners like a dream and i dont think petrol consumption is to bad, i am currently getting about 36mpg round town and 45mpg on the motorway. In all i think the car is a very good buy i would say the only badside in my opinion is lack of interior room....

chimblers 20.06.2009 · Read review
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Review of Vauxhall Vectra 1.8i Hatchback

Comfort - in Vauxhall

Advantages: Clean, well-furnished, and good discount rate
Disadvantages: No check in before 1400.

...If you arrived here, looking for a review on a comfortable Vauxhall Vectra or Corsa, my semi-sincere apology.! The Comfort Inn group have a hotel in Vauxhall, London which I experimented with recently. I reckon this one is typical of the rest of the chain even though they are franchised to individual owners. So here we go ! Booking = You can book direct or through any number of agents, and I used Superbreak. I find the hotels they use to be fine and the deals they provide can be very reasonable - just hunt round online to be sure before you book. Cost = By going through Superbreak I was able to get a room in Vauxhall for £38, pretty good for a Friday night. That included Continental Breakfast in the morning. Location = The hotel is less than half a mile from Vauxhall station, and that gives freedom...

trevorbrock 25.06.2005 · Read review
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Review of Comfort Inn Vauxhall, London

Priory Vauxhall AT last a dealer that I trust

Advantages: Good all round honest dealership
Disadvantages: Got it wrong the first time, but did put it right.

...My girlfriend and I bought a New mark two Corsa Club 2001 model in October 2000.We had been waiting for the new car to be launched since we saw photographs of the new model in Autoexpress magazine in April. We had a old shape 5 door 1500 diesel corsa ,in a nice metallic blue colour to put in part exchange.It only had 80000 miles on it and still had a long tax and test so we where shocked to find the first dealer only offer us £1100 after speaking to the manager to get us a good deal.I maybe daft , but when I know that you do not get change for one under £2000 even at the auctions unless it mega mileage or a cop car, I wasnot going to take that.This garage was Bristol street motors in city centre Newcastle. We then tried Vauxhall Priory on the Felling Bypass in Gateshead and was kindly met by Alistair Beattie a sales...

bazza1603 01.02.2001 · Read review
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