Vectra Price - Your Thoughts Please

**MRLUBBERLUBBER** · 6th October 2008, 12:28

Have made enquiries about 2 Vectra 1.9CDTi SRi's, one in black one in silver, both on 05 plates so obviously pre-facelift models. They're both advertised at £5795, full service history, one owner (ex fleet i believe) BUT my concern is the mileage on both vehicles. One is 70K the other is 80K. Basically what i'm asking is, have i every right to be concerned or are these mileages nothing to worry about? Any help/advice is always appreciated, thanks!

**MRLUBBERLUBBER** · 6th October 2008, 12:31

By the way any thoughts as to what p/x i would be liable to be offered on a 2004 2.2 SRi Petrol, 55k on the clock, immaculate condition?

**steve1975l** · 6th October 2008, 12:31

Do you do a lot of miles?

**_ZS_** · 6th October 2008, 12:39

Check if the inlet manafold has been done - if it hasn't you'll be faced with a grand for repairs pretty soon.

**MRLUBBERLUBBER** · 6th October 2008, 12:56

In answer to the question about miles, i do about 5k in a year thats all to be honest.

**steve1975l** · 6th October 2008, 12:59

Why oh why do you want a diesel then? Keep your car.

**MRLUBBERLUBBER** · 6th October 2008, 13:05

Want a diesel for better towing capability that's why mate! My 2.2 Petrol tows my van o.k but not great. Read quite a few reviews that rate the 1.9CDTi as a great towing car so hence me looking to change from petrol to diesel, nothing at all to do with miles.

**_ZS_** · 6th October 2008, 13:07

You'd be better off with the V6 CDTi if you're towing. Plenty of them about, and you should get them cheaper than the 1.9CDTi.

I think the V6 CDTI Vectra got some award a few years back from on of the caravan magazines or clubs...

**MRLUBBERLUBBER** · 6th October 2008, 13:11

Yeah i know i did see the 3.0V6 CDTi won an award back in 2005 for being a brilliant tow car. One or two friends have tried to steer me towards a Mondeo or a Passat but to be honest i do want to stick with Vectra, a great car in my opinion!

**_ZS_** · 6th October 2008, 13:14

The Mondeo is stuck with that miserable 136hp PSA unit, and the clutches and flywheels fall out if you look funny at them.

The Passat is a good car, as long as you're not paying for it, for the money you could have a much higher spec, younger Vectra with a diesel that didn't fall out of the 90s.