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

4 ай бұрын

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

@kossak007

4 ай бұрын

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

@user-be4qu5vd5r

4 ай бұрын

My favourite car 😮

@jamesbaker429

4 ай бұрын

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

@adebradshaw2407

4 ай бұрын

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

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

4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@phcollins101

4 ай бұрын

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

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

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

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

4 ай бұрын

Love hearing things like this , lol

@Dan23_7

4 ай бұрын

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

@leecaddick8502

4 ай бұрын

Have u had the oil seal replaced on the insignia?

@exgtt2061

4 ай бұрын

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

@SHOLTIE2004

4 ай бұрын

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.

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. 😊

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

4 ай бұрын

Interesting!

@Cascroft-lp6ir

4 ай бұрын

Same here, recognised the tow bar!

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.

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.

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!

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. 🙂👍

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.

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

4 ай бұрын

Insignia VXR?

@asifnoaman8978

4 ай бұрын

@@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

4 ай бұрын

can't beat an ST or ST200 for btcc ped

@bdeithrick

4 ай бұрын

Doubt that dsl ever got the the car park.

@asifnoaman8978

4 ай бұрын

@@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

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.

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

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 👏

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

4 ай бұрын

why would you swap for essentially the same car lol

@JR90.

4 ай бұрын

@@mikenewbold1699 because they're entirely different.

@mikenewbold1699

4 ай бұрын

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

@samryman7719

4 ай бұрын

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

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

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

4 ай бұрын

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

4 ай бұрын

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

@teppouotinen9136

3 ай бұрын

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.

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

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!

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

4 ай бұрын

Besides those 20 things a great engine

Great video! Well worth spending your time and money on this car 👍🏻 someone will get a properly sorted,versatile motor and probably one of the best examples of this model 👏🏻👍🏻

I currently own 2 Vectra C's One Hatchback and one estate. Both are 3.0 V6 Diesels, both are brilliant! Nice to see someone saving one instead of scrapping it or parting it out! Good work!

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

This your latest contribution is a beacon of light in my worl… just kiddin’. Had one of these for a few years but the manual. Great, reliable, economical load lugger… used it as a pseudo van for a few years. Pre-facelift they looked better imo. Bloke I sold it to in 2011 still has it and it still lives…..

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

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.... KZread is broken, again. Also.... _Welcome back, Regular Matt!_ 🥳🎉🎊

@brendandoherty2159

4 ай бұрын

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

I actually looked forward to this when you first hinted last week about the forthcoming video. I don’t know why but I really like this shape Vectra, whiff of the underdog about it.

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.

Top content again Matt. Keep doin what ya doin. Ya smashing it pal. Look forward to all ya videos always puts a smile on my face. 👍👍👍

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

It looks so much better, great video again thank you.

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 😮

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

He’s back !, was starting to worry about you Matt, do love a massive overspend, car turned out great though, as an old codger that grew up driving MK4 cortina’s and various other box shaped cars I still like this type of car 👍

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! 😂😂

Great video Matt,,,one the most underrated cars I think,,,,

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.

Hi Matt my daughter has a 2008 one, she loves it! Its recently been running back and forth from Keighley and Aberdeen with no problems massive inside

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.

Brilliant episode Very practical solid car I had this engine in my Astra Sri 07 plate never had a problem and pulled well. Brought back happy memories Thank you

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.

Another banger as always thank you Matt.

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

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..

I love that you keep old cars on the road. I have an 10 plate Honda Accord Tourer GT auto, 2.0l petrol VTEC. 107k miles on the clock, serviced every year and drives like new.

Great video Matt.

its looks great! back in the day i loved these :)

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!

Fair play to you ! I think you did the right thing . The car looks great and nothing wrong with a vauxhall Vectra estate! Very practical,engine okay when warmed up ! Well done 👍

Well done Matt. They certainly look good after you've worked your magic on them.

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

Another Banger Video! (and early hehe) Apricate your videos!

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..

Solid old Vectra- nice work again.

ive had the zafira on a 16 plate for 5 years n its been brill love youre vids drive safe

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.

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.

Great to see that car saved. I had the earlier model SRi and enjoyed it.

Great no nonsense work horse.

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.

Funereal, I'm dyin' lol watching your entertaining and informative vids about 6 months now. Keep up the good work, thanks Matt

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

Hi Matt interesting video Vectra was a great car in its day . Nice to see you saved another car

Good evening Matt, I think it will sell, as you say a very practical car that looks pretty good. Thank you for taking the time to upload another video. Ged.

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

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

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.

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

Just keeping cars on the road & running for another 5/6 years,great value for money to the right people thanks Matt

My mum and dad had a 2006 Vauxhall Vectra Estate when me and my sister were very little. It was a great car until we drove it into a massive puddle and the engine died. Anyway great video Matt! Love to see you do a video on a car that you rarely see on the roads in Europe nowadays.

I had a 1.9 Diesel elite auto. Absolutely loved it. Even towed a caravan with it. Star silver 58 plate.

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

@gregmitchell5594

4 ай бұрын

Me too !🤣🤣🤣

Great video Matt, Had a 56 reg Vectra C sri 2.2 direct 6 speed manual for 8 years, it was a cheap big boot great family car when my kids were young. We went all over in it and it only ever let me down once when the high pressure fuel pump packed up on a day out..👍😁

@1963TOMB

4 ай бұрын

My neighbour has a 1 owner 56 plate 25k mile 2.2 SRI in Lightning Silver and 17 services. Don't know how to get the best price for it.

Great video HPA, great car,had a few vectras over the years, great engines,105.2 is waves radio station, Portsmouth area 😀👍👌

A fine example of a practical car, well done, someone will be well pleased with the results of your labours

I've had three of these. I've always loved the drive on them. Got a soft spot for vectras.

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.

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

I've owned (and still own) 2 Vectra's since 2007. The first was a 2 litre petrol that had 176,000 miles at the end and the current is a 1.8vvt, has 89,000 miles and I've owned it for six years. Yes a dad's car all the way and super reliable. Cheap for parts and good on fuel. A very bland car inside but they handle very well for a large car. Not keen on the diesel engine and the DM flywheel. The was also a problem with the diesel inlet manifold flaps too. Cool video as always.

Had a soft spot for the SRi face-lift model of this and even liked it more when a friend bought a new one with the VXR styling pack.

That looks tidy and will make someone a really nice car. I had a 2000 SRI150 which was a great car - quick enough, quiet and comfortable. Never had any issues with it other than a clutch.

Wow looks amazing I miss my old vauxhall I had to get rid of it because of electrical faults

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

Love the content matt😊

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

Thanks

Fantastic well done mate

I had the diesel saloon as my first company car when I was 21. Did 60k miles over 2 years and LOVED it. It was just perfect on the motorway!

Had one of these almost 10 years ago, 1.9d Sri - bought for £900 I think and loved the size of the diesel estate. Fuel pipe once fell off and pissed diesel everywhere & had to get recovered, fine other than that. Traded it for an e53 x5 that broke loads but no regrets.

Nice one Matt I like the Vauxhal Vetra . It's a good practical car . And you did a very good job making it look superb Well done you will get the price you asked for it Kevin from Rainy Radcliffe

Great car for the outdoorsy type. As a mountain biker who puts bikes in cars, am tempted!!

A very practical car and I am sure it will sell with a bit of a discount. The jobs you have done have truly rejuvenated it and it will give several years of trouble free motoring

A vectra!! Good on you matt, it was worth saving. My dad had an 05 sri hatch in black, and i had a S reg sri, good solid cars. The indicators were a complete mystery. The ski hatch can be locked and unlocked in the boot.

awesome video. Quite amazing millage considering that thes are often taxis or rep cars for example, been in Vectra taxis a number of times

Ya hoo Matt's back.

Interesting,Thankyou. This is a decent example of a solid, well specified car that should now provide several more years of service. These last of the line CDTIs were real motorway hacks and are surprisingly reliable. How many of these have been scrapped in the name of ULEZ I wonder?

Great, I love the estate version!

Just spent 20 mins watching a history lesson, love cars from this era, well done Matt if it goes for £3000 someone gets a lovely motor for an old man. Did they do the gearbox oil ?

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

I still like the looks of facelifted hatch! I had basic pre-face and still have fond memories of it 😎 PS ski hatch is locked from the boot side - little thing to turn.

You are right , you are not everybody and you will get back all your money plus profit from this car.. Proper job as usual. Thanks for the video.

Had a 2.2 elite pre face lift , lovely cars . This one looks like a good one , great tow car aswell

Had an Opel Vectra Estate 2005 for 5 years while I studied and what a work horse! Even tho mine got minimal of care it ran great with its sweet 2.0T and you could load a lot of Ikea stuff in it :D

Great save. Superb hacks those era of Vectra, perfect budget dog wagon.

Great job on quite a retro motor!

I like it. This era Vauxhall always felt solid. I had a boggy saloon. It was scabby but didn't suffer the newly wed squeak bed fest sounds of older cars. My honda is the same age. It sounds like every part is having a conversation depending on the temperature.