On paper, the Vectra does offer good value for money.  Consider what comes as standard on the base 2.0 CD Sedan.  Twin-cam 16-valve engine, 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS, dual airbags, seatbelt pretensioners, anti-theft system with immobilizer and keyless entry, CD sound system,  split-folding rear seats, driver-adjustable headlight aim, front and rear fog lamps, and one particularly neat feature, a multi-function display incorporating trip computer, stopwatch and stereo controls.  Naturally it also has 15-inch alloy wheels and tires, aircon, all-power features,  front and rear reading lamps that the Japanese cars have.   If you're worried about the warm-dog-breath aircon that you may have experienced in previous German cars, the Opel comes with an "Asian Road Package," with more powerful aircon, more durable suspension and improved dust filters.  Curiously, even the 2.0 has standard traction control, which may seem like a neat feature, but then one becomes suspicious:  why need traction control on a front-drive car with only 192 Nm of torque?  More on that last point later. 

Its warranty package is also a step above the competitions', with 2 year, 50,000 km coverage including all parts and labor, even those subject to normal replacement like engine oil and oil filters, spark plugs and light bulbs.  It also has a confident 10-year anti-rust warranty. 

If you opt for the more expensive CDX variant, you get a substantially more powerful 2.5 24-valve V6 developing 170 bhp at 5800 rpm and 234 Nm at a low 3200 rpm.  You also get climate control, different wheels, wood trim and steering wheel controls for the stereo. 

The Vectra also comes in an attractive wagon bodyshell.  It looks even better than the sedan!   Passenger space is still cramped, of course, but there's much more room for your luggage.