Vauxhall Vectra C (2002 - 2008) - 52 reg Vectra broken - dilema to repair or sell

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Wed 25 Nov 2009 10:57
52 reg Vectra broken - dilema to repair or sell - mk124
A workmate bought a Vectra at 3 years old a few years ago (52 reg) for about £7K and this morning has announced that a garage has told her the Vauhall Vectra has either a broken gear box/cluch that needs replacing (total cost £1600 (no split available)) or a new ECU (Cost £600), the total potential cost being £2,200.
This is after the car was taken on a very short trip, and stuggled to get back to the house. The AA was called and the car would not move at all - The gear box felt like it has seized up.
The car was taken to a garage and it has informed her that the trade in value before the work will be about £500, and the trade in value after would be about £1500.
The car sounds to be otherwise fine, has done 77K miles and the normal driving routine is urban but with longer journey every few weeks. Some work was also done to the suspension last year.
It is new enough not to be covered under the scrappage scheme (hence some of the angst!).

My question is would you repair or sell?

Right now she is looking for another 3 year old Vectra for about £7K (same as last time!).




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Wed 25 Nov 2009 11:03
52 reg Vectra broken - dilema to repair or sell - M.M
Is it an auto... if so see...
ww.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?f=4&t=578...7
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