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[EMD]

Been thinking about a 2004 VAUXHALL VECTRA 3.2i V6 Elite Auto . I presume the v6 in this one is totally different from the omega  Looks good value for money and in near mint condition .
So any pitfalls to know about ? 

Its not the omega replacement , just a second car .

[VXL V6]

Same engine, just fitted transversely with a different inlet etc setup.

[Mr.OmegaMan]

Doing the cam-belt, water pump etc.. will probably be more challenging.

Definitely a good work horse the Vectra C estate they are huge! Especially now their cheap. Would still take an Omega estate over one in a heartbeat, but it's as close as you'll get a Omega 3.2 estate in that price range. They seem to be reliable enough also. Being a Vauxhall parts will be reasonable etc..

[Doctor Gollum]

Same engine but slightly different inlet. Vectra C estate gives an Omega a run for it's money with much better rear legroom.

[anV6]

Horrible understeering! The 4 pots are weaker but at least don't like to dance out of the road.

[2boxerdogs]

A lot of car for the money , have seen a few nice ones go very cheap don't think you can go wrong.

[minifreek]

The 3.0 V6 DERV is the better engine to go for in the Vectra's.....

[Doctor Gollum]

Horrible understeering! The 4 pots are weaker but at least don't like to dance out of the road.

Utter rubbish. Even the 1.8 can be made to lift off oversteer on demand

[Lazydocker]

Horrible understeering! The 4 pots are weaker but at least don't like to dance out of the road.

Utter rubbish. Even the 1.8 can be made to lift off oversteer on demand

Very easily too

I had a 2 litre oil burner and that would oversteer on lift off with great ease... Always good fun with an unsuspecting passenger

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I could be wrong but I believe the Vectra estate shares it's floorpan with the Signum.

Plenty of rear legroom in the Signum.

[Doctor Gollum]

I could be wrong but I believe the Vectra estate shares it's floorpan with the Signum.

Plenty of rear legroom in the Signum.

It does and there is.

[anV6]

Horrible understeering! The 4 pots are weaker but at least don't like to dance out of the road.

Utter rubbish. Even the 1.8 can be made to lift off oversteer on demand

Go into a good bend and try to have some fun with the gas and see how that goes. The Vectra C V6 has one of the worst cases of understeering of any FWD car I have ever driven.

[Doctor Gollum]

Clearly can't drive then

[2boxerdogs]

Clearly can't drive then

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[anV6]

Clearly can't drive then

Oh yes, that is an easy way out of an argument to which you can't present any valid points.

I have driven a Vectra C V6 on a track. Have you? It doesn't even matter if it's controllable, easy to counter or whatever. My point was it's there and in loads.

If I cared enough for your opinion I would go hunt for the top gear episode where Clarkson also finds the same thing out when testing a Vectra C. But I honestly don't. So enjoy your Vectra.