Super saloon from surprise brand can hit 161mph… it’s ‘only appreciating in value’ & can be yours for under £6,000

A SUPER saloon from a surprise car brand can hit a shocking top speed of 161 mph - and it can be picked up for under £6,000.

The very cool Vauxhall Vectra VXR is a high-performance version of the well-loved family motor - and these days it's perhaps rare enough to be considered a future classic.

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Produced between 2005 and 2008, the Vectra VXR packs plenty of punch thanks to a corking turbo V6 engine.

Quick around corners with plenty of grip, few cars - then or now - could hit the heights of the Vectra VXR for its bargain price of under £30,000.

A review from in 2005 sums it nicely: "With a 161mph top speed, the only other four-door Vauxhall to have gone quicker than the new Vectra VXR is the legendary Lotus Carlton."

At the time, the Vectra VXR's main rivals were the legendary Ford Mondeo ST and the Mazda 6 MPS - although it's arguable that the Vectra had slightly more style.

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These cars are rare now and only appreciating in value in this condition

These days, used examples can be picked up for peanuts - if you keep your eyes out.

Indeed, we found a 2006 example currently up for the sale on the website, finished in a stunning 'Arden blue' colour, for just £5,999.

The super saloon comes with 117,000 miles on the clock and is advertised as being in "excellent condition".

What's more, you might be picking up a modern classic which could rise in value, as the listing adds: "These cars are rare now and only appreciating in value in this condition."

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Sticking with Vauxhall, owners Stellantis has suggested it could stop selling all its petrol motors within months.

Meanwhile, a car expert picked out another little-known super saloon that can hit a blistering 167 mph - claiming it's “one of the best value for money grand tourers you can get on the market.”

The Kia Stinger GT, built by the Korean brand from 2017 until 2023, offers executive levels of class all while speeding along effortlessly with its 3.3-litre twin turbocharged V6 engine.

The Stinger GT was priced at £40,000 from new - although they can be found for sale for as little as £18,000.

YouTube car fanatic Jonny Brighton said: “This is a grand tourer and it gives you that kind of GT feel - it wafts along so comfortably.

“I'm in eco mode right now, I'm not using too much fuel, everything is just nice and simple and sedate and comfortable.

“I'm hearing nothing from the engine, there's no road noise, there's no wind noise, it is very comfortable here.”

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