THE Vectra is a car built to do its job, which is dash around the country in a comfy manner. The recent arrival of a revised model means the original version of the current model is instantly cheaper and its predecessor is even cheaper.
Indeed some would say you would be mad to buy a brand new Vectra because they depreciate massively in the first few years before settling down.
Inside it is a proper five seater with a nice big boot. All the later models have a CD player, air conditioning and the driver even gets cruise control.
That's an impressive standard spec and if you want climate control and leather then go for an Elite. A rake and reach steering column and seat height adjustment means that those motorway miles won't feel so long.
Vauxhalls don't have a bad reputation for reliability, but they are not renowned for it either. However, UsedCarExpert.com's buyer's guide only lists 10 common faults or wear items to check for. On a car that sells as many as the Vectra, that suggests an impressive reliability record.
It is a safe car too with six airbags on later models, including side air curtains, pedal release to stop foot injuries, anti-whiplash head restraints and great electrically assisted brake system.
There is a good range of engines from economical diesels through to a sporty two litre turbo and a sophisticated 3.2 V6. It's a popular company car because it is cheap to run with long service intervals and reasonable insurance quotes. Yes the Vectra remains a great all round family car.
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Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 SRi 130, 43,000 miles, £5,295. Express Way Cars - 0141 7760006
51 Reg Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 SXi, 20,000 miles, £5,495. Springside Motors - 01294 221162
Y Reg Vauxhall Vectra 1,796 cc SRi 130, 40,000 miles, £6,495. Bridgend Cars - (01294) 555400
2001 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 SRi, 43,000 miles, £4,950ovno. Private - 0191 5483670
02 Reg Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 SXi, 56,000 miles, £4,995. GRA Cars - 0191 4139639
Y Reg Vauxhall Vectra 1,796cc SRi, 41,000 miles, £4,995. Taylor North Shields - 0191 2585151
Vauxhall Vectra Active 4dr 1.8, 27,000 miles, £5,900. Private - 01642 671711
03 Reg Vauxhall Vectra 1.8, 29,848 miles, £6,495. Breeze Motor Co - 01642 611606
52 Reg Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 LS, 35,000 miles, £6,995. H Tones & Sons Ltd - 01429 221619
03 Reg Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 LS, 31,343 miles, £6,495. PW Motor Co - (01924) 492442
Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 LS, 18,750 miles, £6,750ono. Private - 01484 435531
04 Reg Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 LS, 28,000 miles, £6,995. White Cottage Car Centre - 01924 495045
02 Reg Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 LS, 60,600 miles, £5,500. Ewloe hall - 01244 548300
2001 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 Club, 19,000 miles, £4,000. Private - 0151 2016374
W Reg Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 LS, 48,500 miles, £4,189. Northwest Motor Centre - 0151 3567000
Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 LX 53, 24,000 miles, £6,695. Guernsey Motors - (0151) 2209055
03 Reg Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 Elegance, 60,000 miles, £6,995. W & E Motors - 0151 4266250
03 Reg Vauxhall Vectra 2.2DTi LS, 29,000 miles, £6,995. Irby Motor Company - 0151 6485488
2002 52 Reg Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 LS, 33,000 miles, £6,499. Leamington Mazda - 01926 337447
2002 51 Reg Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 LS, 74,000 miles, £4,490. Olympia Motors of Coventry - 024 76364243
X Reg Vauxhall Vectra 1,796cc Club, 30,378 miles, £4,794. Brandish - (024) 76225361
51 Reg Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 Club, 24,500 miles, £5,295. Gra-Mar Motors - 01384 635048
X Reg Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 LS, 61,000 miles, £4,995. Bells Garage - (01562) 515797
53 Reg Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 LS, 58,528 miles, £6,495. Avenue Cars Midlands - (01527) 578662
52 Reg Vauxhall Vectra 2.2 Elegance, 41,000 miles, £6,995. Howe Motors of Barry - 01446 738088
52 Reg Vauxhall Vectra 1,994cc LS, 40,000 miles, £6,999. Cars 4 U UK Ltd - (01443) 848448
52 Reg Vauxhall Vectra 2,198cc SXi, 38,528 miles, £6,999. Penarth Motor Company - (02920) 706005
02 Reg Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 LS, 54,500 miles, £5,995. Popeswood Car Sales - 01344 424020
52 Reg Vauxhall Vectra 1,796, 58,985 miles, £6,995. E John Spratley Ltd - (01189) 332338
2004 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 LS 5dr, 22, 000 miles, £5,995. Andy Hodder - (07747) 782967
03 Reg Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 SXi, 76,000 miles, £5,994. Direct Car Sales - 01233 500072
51 Reg Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 SRi, 41,000 miles, £5,000. DymChurch Car Centre - 01303 872999
2001 Vauxhall Vectra 2.2 LS, 49,000 miles, £4,500ono. Private - 01233 629147
Y Reg Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 Club, 48,000 miles, £4,295. Davis Motor Co - 01634 400488
51 Reg Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 SXi, 44,000 miles, £4,495. Orchard Motor Company - 01702 477474
Y Reg Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 Club, 22,000 miles, £4,795. Gems Motor Company - 0208 8542323