The VAUXHALL VECTRA (2002-05) 5DR ESTATE 2.0T SXI is a mid-sized family estate in the mainstream used-car market. Five doors and a generous load area make it more practical than a saloon, while the SXi trim and turbo petrol engine add a sportier edge. It competes with estate versions of the Ford Mondeo and Volkswagen Passat. It suits families, commuters and active households needing space for luggage, shopping or weekend trips without choosing an SUV. The estate body is the main draw; the 2.0T also feels livelier than ordinary family wagons. As with older rivals, check condition and likely fuel costs carefully, since age and a powerful petrol engine can affect ownership expenses. mycarcheck.com has just two checks for this model, covering two VINs, so its figures are a small snapshot: average private-sale value £400, recorded mileage 130,000 miles, annual mileage 8,000 miles and 4.5 previous keepers in those checks.