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Tiny
 Post subject: Vauxhall Vectra
PostPosted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 9:18 pm 
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Do people think the vectra is a good car for realiability as a private hire?, i mean i had a mondeo that did 300000 miles but can't see a vectra lasting or am i wrong ?

Any views on this one?
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Tiny
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 9:24 pm 
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sorry i am a dimwit posted this in the wrong section. sorry
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skippy41
 Post subject: Re: Vauxhall Vectra
PostPosted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 9:41 pm 
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Tiny wrote:
Do people think the vectra is a good car for realiability as a private hire?,
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i mean i had a mondeo that did 300000 miles
but can't see a vectra lasting or am i wrong ?

Any views on this one?


Does Ford know about this, was it petrol or diesel and what model, how many days a week did you have it back in for repair
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Tiny
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Diesel two litre jobby. its had lots of work including front suspension and cambelt, water pump, belts, lots of regular oil changes/services, maintenance etc think its still going strong now.... all be it less demand on it.
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skippy41
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http://www.vauxhallownersnetwork.co.uk/index.php

Check this site out they will give you all the info you will need, also check out the auction sites near you you may pick up a bargain

Also check out this link for all the bargains on new vehicles
http://www.taxi-driver.co.uk/links.htm
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Tiny
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 9:55 pm 
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sweet thanks a lot, it seems all this typing tonight is helping with my spelling too ;)
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skippy41
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Have you considered the A5 Skoda octavia more rear leg room than the MK1 A4, good for 500,000 plus miles
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Tiny
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Interesting just looking around now so will chuck the Skoda in the pot too. I heard Skoda were so much better built now and if they are good for 500k that sounds good too
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skippy41
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The best thing is any Skoda dealer will match the taxi centre, do not get the SDI though the gear boxes go
Then there's the KIA Ceed SW HP 113bhp with 7 year warranty there are 2 1.6 diesels go for the HP one
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Tiny
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Thanks glad i registered now, wealth of info so far :)

Now just to conquer these bloody councils ha ha
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skippy41
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both of the above will get well over 50 MPG :D
who is your council :?:
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Tiny
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nice MPG will def look at them when considering what to buy. From Northampton they are 'so so' as i like to lead a quiet life but my mates got enough hassle for us both from our neighbour south northants
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Uncle Buck
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A friend had a vectra on PH, he said its rubbish compared to his Skoda.

I would go for the Skoda, better deals to be had. New and Used. Auction should secure a real bargain.

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Tiny
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Thanks glad I asked now
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