£1000 Vectra SRI daily shed
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Good job work pay for my fuel then!!
In all honesty it should be fine, I drive like an oldman, up to speed sit at cruise with Radio 4 on (I'm only 34!!).
I'm sure if you rag it it will suffer, much like the MINI did, but once settled it gave good mpg, so think this will be ok, picking up the Veccy tomorrow.
MINI went to WBAC for £700 today, so not too bad in all honestly.
In all honesty it should be fine, I drive like an oldman, up to speed sit at cruise with Radio 4 on (I'm only 34!!).
I'm sure if you rag it it will suffer, much like the MINI did, but once settled it gave good mpg, so think this will be ok, picking up the Veccy tomorrow.
MINI went to WBAC for £700 today, so not too bad in all honestly.
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A500leroy said:
Genuinely gutted youve done this to the poor BINI.
I know, it was a good little car - but this sheddy Vectra ticks alot of boxes for me and will be a much better companion on my commute and for loading up with my gear which was getting quite ridiculous at times trying to get it all in that MINI then driving across the country 
757 said:
Good job work pay for my fuel then!!
In all honesty it should be fine, I drive like an oldman, up to speed sit at cruise with Radio 4 on (I'm only 34!!).
I'm sure if you rag it it will suffer, much like the MINI did, but once settled it gave good mpg, so think this will be ok, picking up the Veccy tomorrow.
MINI went to WBAC for £700 today, so not too bad in all honestly.
That’s a cracking deal from WBAC. In all honesty it should be fine, I drive like an oldman, up to speed sit at cruise with Radio 4 on (I'm only 34!!).
I'm sure if you rag it it will suffer, much like the MINI did, but once settled it gave good mpg, so think this will be ok, picking up the Veccy tomorrow.
MINI went to WBAC for £700 today, so not too bad in all honestly.
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The Vectra won't be bad on fuel at all once cruising. People give Vauxhalls a bad rap because they're primarily driven by chavs at 4000rpm everywhere, and then they wonder why they only got 300 miles to a tank. If my Volvo 240 can get 35mpg I'm sure the Veccy can get upwards of 40 with how you drive 
757 said:
Good job work pay for my fuel then!!
In all honesty it should be fine, I drive like an oldman, up to speed sit at cruise with Radio 4 on (I'm only 34!!).
I'm sure if you rag it it will suffer, much like the MINI did, but once settled it gave good mpg, so think this will be ok, picking up the Veccy tomorrow.
MINI went to WBAC for £700 today, so not too bad in all honestly.
Good stuff. Yeah I don't think I was that gentle on the Mondeo, it worked hard for a living. Heavy trailers, DIY gear, roof racks, short journeys. Once had it at 4tonne loaded with trailer.In all honesty it should be fine, I drive like an oldman, up to speed sit at cruise with Radio 4 on (I'm only 34!!).
I'm sure if you rag it it will suffer, much like the MINI did, but once settled it gave good mpg, so think this will be ok, picking up the Veccy tomorrow.
MINI went to WBAC for £700 today, so not too bad in all honestly.
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Well, airport run this morning (no I am not moonlighting as a taxi driver)...but a official consumption of 50+mpg, steady cruise set at 65mph...I think me and "Sheddy Veccy" will get on just fine! Will most likely average out back with a the Fuelly App consumption after a few more miles and fill ups.
It is such a great cruiser, so quiet and refined, I really wasn't expecting much from this Vauxhall tbh, best way suppose as it keeps surprising me.
It is such a great cruiser, so quiet and refined, I really wasn't expecting much from this Vauxhall tbh, best way suppose as it keeps surprising me.
Edited by 757 on Sunday 3rd April 10:30
Yeah see how I get on this week, got a few long range drives to do so should be good test of the range and economy.
Only downside is the tax, £250 a year, only stuck 6 months on it for now, but if I really really put this VED into context - many people probably pay that, plus more a month on a lease or a loan payback, also hoping with this being a petrol I will not have to worry too much about mechanical issues compared to diesel things I know too well.
Also, with the price of fuel and unleaded being almost 10p cheaper, and this car is as economical as it's saying, it may be cheaper to run...
I've just found out these SRI spec seats have a lumbar support function, very very handy!
Per usual on every new car to me I get it's (engine oil and ALL filters) eBay ordered - £40, nice and cheap, will get this all done when I have some time on my hands.
When I mentioned, a few dings and dents this is the worst offender, but again it's a tool/shed, the more liberating it is to drive.
Only downside is the tax, £250 a year, only stuck 6 months on it for now, but if I really really put this VED into context - many people probably pay that, plus more a month on a lease or a loan payback, also hoping with this being a petrol I will not have to worry too much about mechanical issues compared to diesel things I know too well.
Also, with the price of fuel and unleaded being almost 10p cheaper, and this car is as economical as it's saying, it may be cheaper to run...
I've just found out these SRI spec seats have a lumbar support function, very very handy!
Per usual on every new car to me I get it's (engine oil and ALL filters) eBay ordered - £40, nice and cheap, will get this all done when I have some time on my hands.
When I mentioned, a few dings and dents this is the worst offender, but again it's a tool/shed, the more liberating it is to drive.
Edited by 757 on Sunday 3rd April 20:02
Munter said:
There's a plastic flap to open in the plastic under the windscreen. If that fills up with leaves etc water flows the wrong way and comes in destroying various electricals behind the dashboard. (or at least it did for mine)
Anyway, clear it out every now and then.
I've seen this, will clear this out when I do the pollen/cabin filter, cheers Anyway, clear it out every now and then.
I really don’t get the dislike for the Vectra. I guess it may well be down to a well known motoring journalist with a large audience.
It’s a good all round car, spacious, well equipped and quick enough, add to that Vauxhall’s penchant for putting good supportive seats, in its sportier models, seems a win to me.
The so called dislike, is your win OP. Please keep updating the thread, I find it an interesting read
It’s a good all round car, spacious, well equipped and quick enough, add to that Vauxhall’s penchant for putting good supportive seats, in its sportier models, seems a win to me.
The so called dislike, is your win OP. Please keep updating the thread, I find it an interesting read
Great upgrade for daily duties. Solid buy imo. Driven with care those engines should be almost as efficient as a diesel without the complexities as you've seen on your airport run. My step dad had a 1400 Astra of similar vintage for 70k from new and used to average 60mpg out of it (calculated pump to pump). That car was passed on to another family member where it is on 130k with no issues other than service, brakes and perhaps some bushes now. It's now about to be handed over by my uncle to his daughter after having baby. When it was in my step dads hands he only ever got it serviced at places offering deals - kwik fit, halfords etc.
daqinggregg said:
I really don’t get the dislike for the Vectra. I guess it may well be down to a well known motoring journalist with a large audience.
It’s a good all round car, spacious, well equipped and quick enough, add to that Vauxhall’s penchant for putting good supportive seats, in its sportier models, seems a win to me.
The so called dislike, is your win OP. Please keep updating the thread, I find it an interesting read
I had a Vectra as a company car back in 2006It’s a good all round car, spacious, well equipped and quick enough, add to that Vauxhall’s penchant for putting good supportive seats, in its sportier models, seems a win to me.
The so called dislike, is your win OP. Please keep updating the thread, I find it an interesting read
It was just completely soulless, It did nothing "bad" and was spacious and comfy , but drove like a "big saloon car" in the bends and had no soul, it was a white good, with nothing interesting at all
Given the motoring journalists propensity for enjoying cars with passion / soul / interesting features then it's hard to see why he didn't like it
Makes sense as a cheap daily run about now and seems to be fitting in well with it's new owner
CarCrazyDad said:
I had a Vectra as a company car back in 2006
It was just completely soulless, It did nothing "bad" and was spacious and comfy , but drove like a "big saloon car" in the bends and had no soul, it was a white good, with nothing interesting at all
Nobody in their right mind is going to buy a brand new one, hence why I can see why somebody would be upset as having one as a company car. For a £1K shed it is perfect, an amazing amount of car for the money.It was just completely soulless, It did nothing "bad" and was spacious and comfy , but drove like a "big saloon car" in the bends and had no soul, it was a white good, with nothing interesting at all
Does something like an Audi have "Soul" to me they are as boring as any other car, just that some people go all giddy over the "four rings of success" on the front.
Joey Deacon said:
Nobody in their right mind is going to buy a brand new one, hence why I can see why somebody would be upset as having one as a company car. For a £1K shed it is perfect, an amazing amount of car for the money.
Does something like an Audi have "Soul" to me they are as boring as any other car, just that some people go all giddy over the "four rings of success" on the front.
Fully agree with it being a perfect daily-use car on a budgetDoes something like an Audi have "Soul" to me they are as boring as any other car, just that some people go all giddy over the "four rings of success" on the front.
An interesting point but I always felt Audis felt more "luxurious", interior was always much nicer, fit and finish was better, they drove better and generally had better engines
It's like one of those cars that doesn't do anything "badly" but doesn't do anything better than anyone else
I'd probably have one as a Shed if I needed one, but an Estate
200 miles in already this week, put £30 in, and I am seeing 50 miles left on the onboard calculator, pretty impressive tbh! So my calculations...48-50mpg'ish
This Vectra is absolutely doing the job for me, it's so comfortable and like I said before an amazing cruiser, the 1.8 VVT engine is a nice smooth engine, feels pretty refined.
So, plans for it, not much, I will be sticking a timing belt and tensioner on it, probably next month as I feel it is due, nothing in the history regarding this, I assume it's had one already but I can't be certain, it's not by all means a big job my mechanic said, the kit is only £80/90, and makes it even easier the water pump doesn't run off it, big shed bonus will save me money!
So, all is good so far, don't plan on washing it either for a while, it looks better hiding it's numerous dents and scratches
And yes, brand new Bridgestones tyres all round, must of been worth something when they were purchased! Be the last time it gets premium tyres with me I tell ya!
In all the cars I have had at this size (Avensis/V60/318d/9-3) I think this Vectra is a proper harshly underated shed, bonus for me as its cost me less to buy than my current mountain bike!
This Vectra is absolutely doing the job for me, it's so comfortable and like I said before an amazing cruiser, the 1.8 VVT engine is a nice smooth engine, feels pretty refined.
So, plans for it, not much, I will be sticking a timing belt and tensioner on it, probably next month as I feel it is due, nothing in the history regarding this, I assume it's had one already but I can't be certain, it's not by all means a big job my mechanic said, the kit is only £80/90, and makes it even easier the water pump doesn't run off it, big shed bonus will save me money!
So, all is good so far, don't plan on washing it either for a while, it looks better hiding it's numerous dents and scratches
And yes, brand new Bridgestones tyres all round, must of been worth something when they were purchased! Be the last time it gets premium tyres with me I tell ya!
In all the cars I have had at this size (Avensis/V60/318d/9-3) I think this Vectra is a proper harshly underated shed, bonus for me as its cost me less to buy than my current mountain bike!
Edited by 757 on Tuesday 5th April 19:15
I got a 2007 Vectra 1.8 SRI in 2016 to tide me over. Was on 80k at the time.
Last week it hit 140k, as I still have it. Utterly reliable, huge, long term average of 36mpg (it does school runs twice a day etc) but will do 50mpg on a run to the coast etc.
If it died tomorrow I’d just go get another one exactly the same.
Last week it hit 140k, as I still have it. Utterly reliable, huge, long term average of 36mpg (it does school runs twice a day etc) but will do 50mpg on a run to the coast etc.
If it died tomorrow I’d just go get another one exactly the same.
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