Hello! And, Looking to buy!

[md89]

Hello!
I get a feeling this will potentially be my new favourite forum

Currently trying to sell my current car and looking at getting an Insignia, so apologies for any noob questions.

So, based in West Yorkshire, and looking to buy. Budget is around the £3k-ish mark, Maybe stretch up to £3.5-£4k.

Ill be having a look at the for sale forums here, hopefully something is within my budget, but otherwise ill be scouting autotrader.

Are there any specific things with Insignia's i need to be aware of when going to view used ones? So far around my budget ive seen mostly 2011 models, about 90k miles for £3k - Can i get better for my money?

Any advice is welcome.

Cheers

[Ernst]

Welcome! Have you decided if you want a diesel or a petrol?

[RBH]

Welcome

[PeteH]

Welcome, fellow West Yorkshireman, to the friendliest forum on t'interweb. I think you've got your priorities right:
1 find the best car forum
2 get the car to match the forum


I used to buy my cars from Quarry in Huddersfield, but they changed hands a few years ago and now are no different from any other s/h garage. Happy hunting

[marko301]

Hi,

[Drew]

Hello, welcome. Sit down with a brew and look through for all the potential pit falls. Diesels in particular can have common problems but if you find one that has history of the relevant work done you could be ok. You will see oil pick up, dmf/clutch, dpf, m32 gearbox if its the lower power 130. Or buy a petrol less problems but fewer out there. At that price point it might be wise to get a clean good looking car around the £3000 and keep a bit back to fix any early probs.

[Ernst]

Hello, welcome. Sit down with a brew and look through for all the potential pit falls. Diesels in particular can have common problems but if you find one that has history of the relevant work done you could be ok. You will see oil pick up, dmf/clutch, dpf, m32 gearbox if its the lower power 130. Or buy a petrol less problems but fewer out there. At that price point it might be wise to get a clean good looking car around the £3000 and keep a bit back to fix any early probs.

For the common diesel issues, there is also the leading EGR cooler and the turbo hose splitting.

[marko301]

One of the admins ( @sriray ) is selling their Insignia and it fits your budget. I've copied the spec from his members cars thread,

The extremely rare fully loaded 1.6T 180 SRi Nav called Nightscream, this may be the only one still moving in the country.

Here is the spec
Multi-Level Function Display (DIC)
SRi Sports seats with electric adjust lumbar support
Aluminium sports Pedals
Electronic Parking brake
Piano Black Dash trim
Chrome door handle cover
Navi 600 Navigation/Infotainment System
DAB Radio
Side sill plates
Electronic Climate Control
Air Conditioning
18" Alloy Wheels
Full VX-Line kit (Factory Fitted)
AFL Headlights Incorporating bi-xenon headlamps with adaptive dynamic beam, auto high beam assist and high-pressure headlamp washers
LED DRL (Daytime Running Lamps)
Cornering Lights

Sight & Light Pack
- Tunnel detection
- Auto Headlights
- Auto Wipers
- Anti-Dazzle Rearview and drivers mirror

Park Assist
Full Electric Windows
Power Folding Mirrors
Visible Twin Exhaust
FlexRide

[sriray]

Welcome

[Drew]

I wouldn't look any further! Nice car.

[sriray]

My car as posted by Marko will be up for sale very soon.

SRi Nav 2012 with 93K.

It is a very high spec car for its era. Has the popular add on option possible out the factory.

In addition i have added
Sri leather seats.
Aftermarket speakers with lights behind grille.
Cosmetic interior upgrades that give the interior bit more shine.
USB charging at the front, rear, and boot. 12V socket permanent live in boot.
Halo Fog light drl with indicators
Catback exhaust system.
Engine tuned just under 200bhp

Just passed MOT couple days ago with flying colours. Has never failed MOT.
Full service history.
2 Owners from new including myself.
2 Keys + 1 spare casing.
Folder full of receipts.

[tens6]

Endless knowledge on this forum, good bunch of members, whether it be sorting problems or the daily banter(post hijacking a common occurrence). Also definitely agree with the above. Really clean car

[Dave1419]

Hello and welcome-----Dave
you won't get a more honest car than sriray----it will have been looked after to the highest level------Dave

[md89]

Well thats me probably sold!
sriray hows best i contact you for a bit more info? and a few more images of the inside etc?

The only thing that could go wrong now would be if it screwed me on insurance.

My general driving at the moment is involving quite a lot of motorway miles, as im back and forth from London quite a bit, and similarly, last year i was back and forth to Glasgow on a weekly basis.

So a quiet (quieter than my Freelander 2) and comfortable ride, any better MPG ill be happy with (wont be too hard to imrove upon), and big enough to carry my **** from an ikea trip haha.

Diesel/Petrol - Ive had Diesels in the past, but i dont have a preference.

Other cars that were on the list:
BMW 3 Series 2 or 4 Door
Insignia
Maybe a Z4 if i could fit 2 cars and had off street parking

[Witty]

Welcome