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[@kossak007]

I'm probably one of the two people on this planet who actually likes the design of the C Vectra. I even like the interior! Those angular lines are soo 80s. The saloon definitely looks better than the estate. I don't see many on the roads these days not even here in eastern Europe :))

[@MotorTorq_ZA]

I’m the 2nd person then. These vectras are classy machines

[@kossak007]

well, turns out we're not juat two people, I massively underestimated :D

[@AlaoaoAppala]

My favourite car 😮

[@jamesbaker429]

Count me in more practical then touring replacement,boxy but better for it .

[@adebradshaw2407]

Estates are huge good cars I’ve had loads of hatch’s much better then insignias

[@peterhaydock7836]

Matt, we need more people like you in the business. Keeping old cars on the road...giving them new life... keep it up my friend. Good work and good health.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@bmw_phc]

Completely agree! Have great satisfaction in watching these cars being saved.

[@monkeychops1585]

I honestly think that for someone on a budget who needs a do anything car,pick up kids, dog, tip, pull a caravan etc. a good buy.

[@SHOLTIE2004]

Loved my vectra estate 2.0 Diesel , it was the only car I had from brand new, had it for 10 years and clocked up 189,000 miles, Now on a 10 year old insignia, just taken it over 253,000 miles.

[@allosaurusfragilis7782]

Love hearing things like this , lol

[@Dan23_7]

2.0 litre DTI ? They said they were more reliable than the 1.9 cdti 120 (8 valve) and 150 (16 valve)

[@leecaddick8502]

Have u had the oil seal replaced on the insignia?

[@exgtt2061]

hmmm I hear DTi’s are trouble and the 120’s were the best of the lot? 😂

[@SHOLTIE2004]

Not as far as I know, I bought the car with 13,500 miles on the clock, I have it serviced every year and I had the cam belt and water pump replaced at 100k & 200K. it has been very reliable.

[@priteshchampaneri5101]

I knew that car looked familiar, the last two service stamps confirmed it. I’ve seen it driving around in the area of Leeds I live in!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Interesting!

[@Cascroft-lp6ir]

Same here, recognised the tow bar!

[@drivenchris]

Never thought I’d be watching a video about a Vectra so quickly but here I am! Great content as ever Matt

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@asifnoaman8978]

Very underrated cars especially the VXR ones. Top Gear destroyed its reputation by removing the IDS Suspension module and TC then pushing it through corners like a mad man. My father has one in sapphire black and has owned it for 4 years. What a car with BTCC racing pedigree to top it off. Future classic

[@michaelyounes29]

Insignia VXR?

[@asifnoaman8978]

@@michaelyounes29 they are troublesome cars with a weak haldex unit and they weigh more than 200kg in addition to the Vectra. 0-60 is pretty much the same in real life scenario which makes the AWD pretty useless plus the Vectra looks miles better. You would expect the car to at least have 400BHP but no, they make a conservative 340BHP. A remap an take the Vectra to that power figure

[@longbar2344]

can't beat an ST or ST200 for btcc ped

[@bdeithrick]

Doubt that dsl ever got the the car park.

[@asifnoaman8978]

@@longbar2344 and that’s about it. The Mondeo has aged worse than the Vectra and plus it won’t pull your hairs off with its pathetic 220BHP from a 3.0 V6. Putting the ST badge on it is a crime

[@BluffMunkey]

I had one of these several years ago right after a 2004 Mondeo. Both incredible cars, for what they are. It's a real shame this kind of thing has basically died out now. Both petrol though, I might add.

[@RouthornAlex07]

Never thought I'd be excited to watch a video about the Vauxhall Vectra I knew someone's dad who has a Vectra and has bought so many Vectras throughout the years and has been a reliable car to him. 😊

[@PLively]

How refreshing to see someone not slagging off the Vectra. I had a 2003 one of those between 2006 and 2015 and it was brilliant! (OK, it was a 3.2 V6 GSi, but if there hasn't been a couple of grand's worth of work needed, including a new gearbox I'd have kept it going). That'll do as a great car for someone very nicely!

[@Rispekt0]

My 2008 vectra c 190bhp is a proper machine, love to see this

[@Nathan-dm9wr]

Hard to find used car dealers like you Matt, but glad you exist. If I lived nearer I’d never hesitate to look at your stock, knowing it would be well prepped and looked after.

[@histriamagna1014]

Oh yes ! An estate ! The dying breed of common sense motoring. These days they push us to buy those suv-s for no good reason.

[@hitchupngomr_p3927]

I have had 3 Vectra's in the past all company cars which clocked up high mileage in a short time. Not one missed a beat. That is a lovely example that deserved to be saved 👌 Great video as always.. looking forward to the next. 🙂👍

[@johndawber3401]

I love it that you keep old cars on the road. It's so much better for the environment.

[@phildavies1192]

The Vectra C is a great car. Had many of them, including the mad VXR. That was a quality product.

[@orlinmarkov8108]

Still driving 2003 plate 2.2dti manual saloon, great incognito reliable car, have it for 16 years, girl never let me down. If not abused these engines could run million km and then cheap to rebuild and run forever again, intake made from metal not plastic. Sadly they don't make cars like that anymore. Thanks Matt.

[@teppouotinen9136]

I got a 2.0 variant, the X20DTL engine in an Astra body, still unopened @1,122 million km - of which 870k km has been covered w/ +90% power upgrade. I'd say pretty much the best inline four GM has manufactured so far.

[@andrewmooreandrewrmoore7615]

I think the 2.2 d was made by Izuzu. Used in Saab cars of the same era. Good reputation.

[@teppouotinen9136]

The Tychy (located in Poland) plant these 2.0 and 2.2 (main difference being just 8mm of stroke) are made in, was founded by Isuzu in '96. GM bought 60% of the stock in '02 (and the rest in '13). They manufactured millions of diesel engines, both Isuzu models and GM and they still do. This particular family of engines was designed by the ingenious Dr. Tech Fritz Indra - mainly famous for the C20XE, a.k.a. the venerable Red Top.The bloke pretty much masterminded the two best Opel/Vaux engines of all time.

[@davidmoynahan9585]

The new owner should invest in a Waxoil treatment for the underside and enjoy many years of affordable motoring. Excellent save.

[@JR90.]

Bloody love these Vectras. I had a 1.8VVT SRi 140bhp. Great car. Had it 6 years and did around 60k in mine and it never let me down. I then decide to PX for an 09 Mondeo. What a financial mistake that has turned into.

[@mikenewbold1699]

why would you swap for essentially the same car lol

[@JR90.]

@@mikenewbold1699 because they're entirely different.

[@mikenewbold1699]

it's the same class of car and by all accounts the mondeo of that gen isn't known for reliability@@JR90.

[@samryman7719]

I;ve got a 06 design model 1.9 diesel not hit 80k yet lol

[@midinotes]

When Vauxhall made proper cars... I loved my Vectra SRI diesel. Not the most exciting car to drive, but it munched the miles and never let me down.

[@timvinall4802]

I think that's a fair price Matt ,probably won't see one in better condition ,looks mint !!😊

[@FlyingTruckerUK]

Nice car. I just spent £3600 on a 56 plate 3.0cdti V6 with 59K on the clock. Needs a little tlc on the paint work but I’m quite happy with my purchase. They are great cars.

[@matthewgarnett408]

I had a saloon elite version 150 auto. It was probably the most reliable car I have ever had I got it with 65k miles and sold it with 235k and it never broke down on me. The manuals had an issue with a bearing in the gearbox but the autos were perfect. Drove well and was comfortable and economical. The perfect commuter car

[@KT-tn9lz]

I had the same yr model 2.2 petrol auto for 5yrs and was great until the chain went. Paid £3k for it 90k miles in 2014. Used car market today is mental prices

[@ericgeorge5483]

that car looks incredibly practical. the boot looks mahooosive! I reckon there's years of life in it so well done for giving it some love.

[@deanlucas6912]

I had a 2.2 Petrol estate many years ago - never missed a beat - it never cost a lot to buy the car, was pretty good on petrol and drove fantastic. The size of the thing made it such a good choice with 2 small kids and large dog, cheap enough to not care too much about it when they they made a mess of it but looked alright around town. I would buy one again instantly.

[@nigelbond4056]

I’d almost forgotten that I had one of those years ago: a 3.2 Elite. Not the most exciting mode of transport but it was comfortable, reliable and a great mile muncher. You definitely did that one justice Matt 👏

[@pbsa1979]

I feel "I have massively overspent " stickers would sell well. Just spent 1k on fixing our 20year,100k miles fiat doblo, garage said scrap it and but something else, partner insisted she really likes the darn thing...

[@dogshome7110]

1.9ZDTH Great engine, if swirl flaps deleted, crankcase vent system modifed to not leak, intercooler is OK, EGR is partially blanked, and DPF not plugged.... It will do 200,000 Miles but needs at least some expenditure. Tooth belt really easy to change. Sounds great!

[@Mr330d]

Besides those 20 things a great engine

[@elzorro7of9]

I had this tank. When touring about I used to bring an inflatable mattress and be able to sleep flat in the back with the seats down. I'm 6ft 2. Probably the best value for money used car I ever bought with respect to utility and practicality. Not without a few issues over the years but every car has. Perfect for adventuring and not caring to much about taking great care of it.

[@GM-mk3ep]

I’ve had 4 different Vectras in my time, never had a bit of bother with them, other then the reputation Top Gear put onto it. Great family car, plenty of room, a great motorway cruiser. Did dozens of trips to Ireland in them. Kinda miss them now..

[@jeffmcadam9071]

I have always loved Vectras. I had a 1.8 petrol Vectra B from 1996, a 2.5 v6 Vectra from 1998 and a 1.8 Vectra C from 2004. Currently in a 2 litre diesel Insignia from 2015. Absolute workhorse cars and enormous space.

[@andrewcheatle4691]

I always liked the exterior styling of the last Vectra iteration, especially the estate. It was a functional & reliable car for the money with good mpg for the time in the 1.8 petrols & 2.0tds - and for many that's all they want from a car. Nothing wrong with that. If you want supercar image & performance - look elsewhere!

[@alextoft9199]

Do you know I really wanted one of these at one point. I lived in Walkden and they were always used as taxis. I loved the SRI spec with the 150bhp diesel. No idea why? Thought it was quite a sporty drive and good looks. Still wouldn't mind one now. Once you like a car, you always have a soft spot for it as an enthusiast! 😂 I can be an absolute junker to everyone else but an enthusiast will be grinning ear to ear as they jump of out of a much nicer car to drive one of their hero cars. Also bore people to death as you recite stuff like 'this model on comes with these wheels' or 'it's a Fiat unit originally' it's a sure why to confirm to any potential date that you're on the spectrum! 😂😂

[@Whackypads]

I enjoyed the video Matt dont see many off these old vectras anymore but my neighbour has a 57 plate estate had it since new 1.9 cdti 230k still going like a watch. I personally hate them but he loves his and said its a might old work horse so credit where credit is due 😮

[@Alexander-rz4br]

I used to have a 2007 Vectra in Metro Blue. 2.0 Turbo petrol Saab engine. Had it for 6 years. The engine was rock solid but the car was forever in the garage every other month. Seemed to eat coil springs for breakfast. It's still on the road to this day though when I check the tax status

[@Oldcranky1]

Oh damn, first thing I did was go to your website and its gone. Well done Matt, a profit is a profit.

[@gregmitchell5594]

Me too !🤣🤣🤣

[@ukboost3322]

I've had 2 1.9cdti and a vectra vxr all been bullet proof and I'm not light on my right foot ❤

[@NGMonocrom]

Good thing this came up on my Recommendations page. Since, I never got a notification despite having my settings switched on for ALL notifications. Heads-up, Matt.... KZbin is broken, again. Also.... _Welcome back, Regular Matt!_ 🥳🎉🎊

[@brendandoherty2159]

Being regular is the key, I eat porridge myself with a cafe chaser....always does the trick!!!

[@parvindermander5664]

I think it looks great for an old car and will make a nice car for someone for plenty more years

[@patlydon519]

Same engine in a saab 9 5 . I wish i had that car still it was black also. That car will last years, great find

[@Dan23_7]

And Alfa 156 1.9, and some fiats too. GM lump isn’t it.

[@The58stupot]

Great until the swirl flaps fall apart on you. The first thing anyone needs to do with one of these engines is remove inlet manifold ( quite a job ) blank off inlets and then remove EGR valve, clean it out and blank that off too. Re-assemble and away you go. Oh and then wait for the DPF to play up. Ask me how I know.

[@colinwatson8688]

Hi Matt although you did not make comment when you jumped into the back seat of the Vectra it was clearly obvious you was impressed with the room within the rear of it. something that I always found to be the case having many years ago having a Vectra Elegance comparing the internal space of the Vectra to my C class Mercedes the Vectra knocked spots of the Merc.

[@liamphillips3753]

Really nice looking the estate version is my mum has a 1998 red vectra and my uncle had a silver 2002 gsi both were rapid

[@Erniebus]

Who is Jimmy the magician, his work seems great!

[@sniffergoal]

I had two of these estates as company cars in the noughties - a 04 2.0DTI and a facelift 07 1.9CDTi. Both good cars, reliable and the CDTi was very economical and truly massive in terms of load space. Strange thing is there were thousands of Vectras on the road then yet you hardly ever see one now, especially the estates

[@stugill4513]

thats the same as mine apart ive got black leather ave fuel is around 54 mpg and will sit at well above legal speed all day if needed

[@leonbishop5183]

Vectras were great cars and very common until they tightened up the smoke test on the MOT, as most of them were diesel’s this killed most of them along with the mk 4 Mondeo.

[@workonesabs]

Yeah my 1.9 cdti 120bhp couldn't get through the MOT and had to scrap it, even though it was 100% functional and never let me down, still have the 56 plate 3.0l V6 Elite estate, ideal towing car, and gets 56mpg as well, plus pulls like a train.

[@jonnygti]

An old 3.0 v6 petrol gets 56mpg?, what are you smoking? 😂😂😂

[@workonesabs]

@@jonnygti it's diesel

[@exgtt2061]

@@jonnygtiIsuzu 3.0 V6 diesel

[@jonnygti]

@@workonesabs ah ok, I thought they were a petrol. But Vauxhall did actually do a 3.0 v6 petrol didn’t they, from that kind of ere too?that’s why I got confused there!

[@Bulldogridesagain]

I'm still driving a manual one of these, same spec and colour. It will be 19yrs old in Feb with 160k miles on it. Excellent load lugger, and decently comfortable on the motorway, does 50mpg.

[@rnosibZ57]

Although Clarkson didn't like these I genuinely think they're alright, the best ones being the police variants, you'd think it's an ordinary boring vauxhall but then you hear the V6 Turbo speeding down, an unbelievable sleeper car

[@teatimetel174]

it was the previous model the mk1 he hated

[@richardhunt1384]

I had a 3.0lt V6 Diesel Ex Traffic Car and unfortunately it was poop. Had been chipped (P Box fitted plus bigger injectors) but had fitted by Garage Moron who didn't know what they were doing. Bought with 36k, police service history (which practically stated it was broken from new!!) and I still bought it. 😂😂😂

[@rnosibZ57]

@@teatimetel174 He preferred the look of this generation which is understandable but if I remember he didn't like the way it handled considering it was meant to be an ordinary saloon & estate car not for something to be thrashed around in

[@rnosibZ57]

@@richardhunt1384 Wow, personally I wouldn't buy an Ex traffic car considering the things they probably would of went through and how much they were pushed to the limit, even with regular servicing but 36k miles is very good, but at least you didn't overspend like Matt 😂😂

[@6chhelipilot]

I bought a Black Sapphire, 54 plate, V6 3.0 CDTI, hatchback, in 2006 and had it for 5 years. It was a wonderful car.

[@carmaduk7324]

Nice to see someone online not just slagging these off because as you said they are actually a really good car and that looks a great example ! Not many of these left in that condition now

[@gtijohn69]

I had the previous generation, 1998 Vectra, which I bought for £600 as a stop gap. It was one of the most reliable cars I've ever owned, and the stop gap lasted 4 years till I passed it on to my son. I'd be quite happy with the one in this video. Well done for saving it Matt.

[@hswami74]

Thank you, Matt, for keep making these think-out-loud narration videos where you embark on a step-by-step process of preparing a car for selling after your purchase. The journey continues to be extremely educational in car knowledge and money management. It results in entertaining viewing as well. I hope you continue to create this content forever since this is the main reason I watch them! I'm sure many others agree!👌🏽💫💯

[@HighPeakAutos]

My pleasure!

[@ahmetalkn2073]

I agree.

[@jamescoogan8963]

I had the 1.8vvt petrol also SRI and in (sapphire) black. Mine was the 5sp manual, did the best part of 100mph in 3rd gear (apparently). Whilst it wasn’t necessarily great at anything, it did most things quite well.

[@glenbetton3146]

To be fair, 3k for an 80,000 mile, super reliable, economical to tax, insure and run estate, that looks very clean and rust free is a really good deal. Someone will have it.

[@Cloud007.]

Super reliable, really?

[@martinofleeds]

⁠@@Cloud007.GM did a lot bomb proof engines over the years. They have that reputation, throughout the general public.

[@shaun9480]

not for 3k 1500 and that pushing it a bit . I got a 2005 with 260000 miles on it now had it for 10 years so reliable if you get the f40 gearbox not the m32. good car got it for 2200k so 3k is tacking the piss 10 years later

[@glenbetton3146]

@@shaun9480 Sold already within 2 days

[@robertenfield7716]

I had a new 07 Vectra like this but silver manual company car for 4 years, 145,000 miles. Apart from usual servicing/wear and tear the only fault was a throttle body. I was a mobile engineer for hospital equipment. Carried all the tools and spares I needed. Comfortable and economical it was an ideal car, the only car that came close afterwards to have the same balance of abilities was the Skoda superb. Still have fond memories of my Vectra..

[@derekgibson9834]

Well done Matt. A gleaming car for £3295. . ... possibly a future classic ❤

[@fghjjjk]

It's amazing I'm 2024 there aren't any old cheap cars anymore, just "future classics" 😂

[@edwardlloyd1516]

I ran Vectra Estates for 15 years. Quite simply the best family car at the time. First one i bought new in 2005, a 1.9 dti 120PS. Replaced that after 10 years with an identical 3.2 Automatic same year, same colour. They were both great cars.

[@kushalvijay6087]

12 seconds after posting and im here!

[@CBCB78]

I learnt to drive in a saloon version of one of these with leather heated seats. Top of the range (back then) it was a lovely car. I loved it. I have no idea what but I’m one of the few people that really liked the extra and also loved the Insignia that followed.

[@davidfoster3814]

I did about 100k miles in a petrol 1.8 SRI . Great car , very reliable. Sold it to a scrap dealer at about 135k miles and still going strong for £350 about 3 years ago . I must have been mad .

[@oboist3]

I am amazed at how cheap older cars are in the UK, and how cheap your repair and labour charges are. You would pay more for the car, and a lot more for the maintenance here in Australia.

[@geebee6737]

I couldn't stop laughing when you called it a bit boxy when you drive round in a Landy 🤣 Personally steer clear of vehicles with tow bars , they've either dragged horse boxes or caravans so even low mileage ones could have had a hard life ( was that straw I just saw in the wheel well ? ) 😁 Glad you rescued it though as this is such a practical motor and sure it won't stay long on your forecourt 👍

[@tonyfurneaux3399]

Nice one Matt, I think thats a beauty. Lets face it, it may be old but it was good in its day, and its not been badly treated. I am sure so long as its viewed by folk, it will sell easy. Best of luck.

[@md-detailing]

I love the saloon more. Looks brand new Matt, worth saving, great engine and spec! Great video and work as usual Matt, ive never seen a Vectra automatic. :D

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@1666matt]

I really like the vectra c, I had and 1.9cdti Sri xp, such a good underrated car, I lowered mine 30mm fitted a vxr steering wheel and gear knob. Plus remap. It was such a good car. Still look back fondly on that

[@oilburner8548]

We've had ours seven years, it's been all over the south of England for work and loaded up for camping trips. now my car I've been tinkering! It'll now embraris far more expensive modern cars!!

[@MT-nr4hq]

had the same car in the same colour and sold at 190k miles. had its issues but fitted a whole dismantled garden shed in the back. Proper workhorse

[@jadeboak2368]

Iv got one 57/2008 full history very low Mileage just on 50k now since Xmas lovely condition perfect. It's very nice to drive Vk57eyb old man's and garage all it's life

[@arthurkettle3010]

Call me an oddball but I think that's a boss looking car....Sick of seeing endless variations of dull SUVs.....give me a proper estate any day of t'week...👍

[@lorddarlo6194]

I've been on a Binging Session of this channel your refreshing and honest I get enjoyment out of watching these videos to relax

[@colingarner6175]

These ,like Golfs , tend to break the front coil springs .

[@topgazza]

One of the last sensible and decent family cars. I had two Vectras and both were petrol SRi models and were both reliable and good performers

[@joeroche552]

exaclty what i thought would be perfect for mountain biking and family duties at 3.2k its a bargin workhouse. result mate

[@jeffhubbard5660]

I just bought a 2 owner, 08, Sri Estate,petrol, history file is unbelievable and it is totally unmarked, I have had many many cars and can safely say it is one of my favourites. Needed something big for my kids and we are all impressed.

[@agee7777]

I've got a vauxhall astra van sport 1.7 cdti and I love it. Fast and great of fuel, beautiful looking car and u can use it for work and pleasure

[@exgtt2061]

Of the C’s I have a soft spot for the 3.2 GSI…. Very understated The pre facelift is a handsome beast. The 150’s when on form are punchy and economic. Great workhorse for someone this.

[@caravancol1]

i purchased one of these 12 months old back in the day with 10k miles on the clock, i took it to 86k miles and it towed my twin axel caravan, the car was one of the best cars ive ever owned and i do miss it.

[@schmill2]

I had one of these (although a manual gearbox) as a "company car" , working as a fast response paramedic. I think it covered over 250,000 miles in 5 years & hardly missed a beat!

[@Ken_Dodds_Tickling_Stick]

I loved my Vectra C. I had a 2008 XP2 in pomegranate red. I bought it when it was 18 months old with 17k on the clock. Sold it when it was 10 years old and it had 71k on the clock and bought a VX Line Insignia.....not half the car the Vectra was.

[@benbowden8177]

Oh dear. That engine. Watch out for those swirl flaps and EGR. Very common on those engines for going wrong regularly. Exactly the same in the Saab.

[@The58stupot]

ditto that Ben

[@steveastin2684]

Had a slightly mapped 1.9cdti estate for a few months, surprisingly fast huge bootspace and for a big bus quite entertaining to drive, apart from when a brake pipe blew as I came off a motorway apart from trying to kill me I really liked it

[@brendandoherty2159]

Were you married when that brake pipe came adrift?

[@steveastin2684]

@@brendandoherty2159 🤣🤣

[@oleandreassekkeseter4523]

I have one myself. Its a 2008 1.9 cdti estate OPC line, manual. And i absolutely adore and love it. Im currently having some problems with the radiator "hoze" (it's a metal pipe) im leaking coolant. But i absolutely love this car and i still have lot's of plans for it, (tuning, styling that kind of fun stuff)

[@TheGalifrey]

Great engine in those, same as the Alfa/Fiat JTD

[@TDIPOWER2209]

Cambelt . Its not Done! It will end up into a garage with cambelt snapped! 7 years ago its just rubber belt witch gets old and stiff! So, ad a cambelt to it! Its just 150£ cambelt kit plus water pump!

[@Jackspeight214]

I bought this car a few days back should I get the cambelt done? It does say on Google 10 years for the vectra?

[@mikikum1]

Low mileage relative to age is actually not a good sign. Because it means the car has either been driven short distances (mostly or exclusively) or has rarely been driven, neither of which is desirable. If I were to choose between 2 examples of the same car model (same age, engine, transmission, service history), where one has, say, 60k milrs on the clock and the other has 120k or more, I'd always pick the latter, even though most people would do the opposite.

[@Heavy-Metal-Robbie]

Here in europe we have the Vectra GTS .. its the hatchback version I like it very much , it has a sportive look and drives very good, solid and easy

[@drewb8r]

My dad had a VX490 back in the day. Have a soft spot for Vauxhall ever since.

[@aleksaskela25]

Nostalgic about my '99 Omega 2.0 estate, silver with a light grey interior.. what a comfy ride it was, crashed back in the trunk a few nights even

[@malarkey2217]

Driving a 07 hatch now, 1.8 vvt 140hp, got a scab on the same arch, similar mileage. 5th year of ownership, it's a good solid motor.

[@TheAndythomnz]

Knew the windscreen was leaking because you can see an extra water spot appear on the dashboard during your initial test drive at 12:11 😅 I hate that I noticed that

[@davidwhiteman4649]

For an old workhorse car for ferrying dogs about, shopping and tip runs this is a really good buy. I had a black 2007 Focus Estate that was very similar to this and I sometimes wish I still had it instead of a Tesla!

[@aveghi9636]

Had a Vectra long time 18 years ago, above average mileage, never let me down. It was hatchback, amazing space with seats down. Sold it to nephew he kept it for years, never did any maintenance on it, didn't even change oil as oil plug was jammed. He called it miracle car, started first time everytime. Only sent it to scrap when the central locking started fail. Vauxhalls always seem quite reliable and cheap to repair.

[@jamespasifull3424]

I'm looking for a Vectra to make myself a microcamper! Tons of room, plenty of go, & not too expensive if it all goes tits up! Pragmatic is definitely the way to go! 😁

[@hassanzaib3525]

Thankyou for making this video 📹 about the vectra c, you have done a great job on this car 🚙, every penny is worth keeping this beautiful car on the road, i currently own one myself, exact same one (elite) top spec. Milage is 250.000, It is burgundy in colour and with a cream leather interior and yes it does sound 🔊like a truck 🚚 , that diesel noise is just stunning, sadly the timing belt snapped on mine and its been off the road (sorn) with dvla for about 6 years, its my beautiful ferrai and i have no plans on selling it, im abit broke at the moment, however i would like to get the whole car fully refurbished one day INSHALLAH..!!!

[@berwhaletheavenger]

Absolutely nothing wrong with these. They drive okay, are massively spacious and the 1.9 Fiat diesel is a cracking engine. As a workhorse you can't do better.

[@Murtayafourfun]

The reg etched on the windows reminds me of a white Sapphire Cosworth I bought in the 90’s from a fellow squaddie in Germany. Every window had a different registration 🤔

[@robertasviskupaitis9195]

that automatic I believe is 5 speed from Aisin, reliable if you keep on changing the oil there. At least in volvo's from 2006+ it was upgraded to 6speed that has been running for ages TF80-SC that is even more reliable

[@A-kx9vy]

Had a 1.9cdti before, the most annoying thing was when it had a quarter tank of fuel, the engine would cut out on hard corners, usually when joining motorways Vauxhall replaced a sensor during warranty, however, the issue came back and I got rid of it.

[@raymck2115]

I don't know why but i love the look of the Vectra, the car look mint, well done Matt