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  • #1

    Hello

    Hi,

    Joined a few weeks ago after buying my first Insignia (2009 1.8 Elite Nav) after having several Cavaliers, Vectra B & C and absolutely love the car. A class or 2 above the Vec C it replaced (Vec C 3.2 GSi - pics below).

    Only Issues I found are the passenger mirror doesn't auto fold (normal direction movements work) and passenger seat doesn't heat up (switches itself off after 20 seconds or so).
    Have read several possible solutions on here for these so will probably address in the summer.

    Anyway quick pic of the car after her initial drive, haven't had a day without rain since to take any more and a couple of the Vec she replaces.





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  • #2
    Hi,

    Nice cars!....How you finding the drop in power from the 3.2 to the 1.8? Is the refinement of the Insignia making up for it?
    2017 Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport Sri Nav 1.5 (165ps) Turbo petrol in Lava Red - Keyless entry and start - 18” five spoke alloy wheels - Front fog lights - Tinted rear windows - Aluminium sports pedals - Ambient interior led lighting - Front and rear parking assist - Active emergency braking - Forward collision assist - Front pedestrian alert - Traffic sign recognition - Lane keep assist - Cruise control - Speed warning and limiter - Voice recognition - Bluetooth - Duel zone climate control - Front and rear electric windows - High beam assist - Auto lights - Auto wipers - Wifi hotspot - 8” colour touchscreen Navi 900 with Android Auto, Apple Car Play and DAB

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    • #3
      Missing the low down grunt of the V6 a little but the insignia is far superior in every other way, for general round the doors it's ideal, joining motorway from slip road is where the 1.8 is a little lacking.

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      • #4
        I always found my 1.8 fine...Though I hadn't previously been driving a monster!
        2017 Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport Sri Nav 1.5 (165ps) Turbo petrol in Lava Red - Keyless entry and start - 18” five spoke alloy wheels - Front fog lights - Tinted rear windows - Aluminium sports pedals - Ambient interior led lighting - Front and rear parking assist - Active emergency braking - Forward collision assist - Front pedestrian alert - Traffic sign recognition - Lane keep assist - Cruise control - Speed warning and limiter - Voice recognition - Bluetooth - Duel zone climate control - Front and rear electric windows - High beam assist - Auto lights - Auto wipers - Wifi hotspot - 8” colour touchscreen Navi 900 with Android Auto, Apple Car Play and DAB

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        • #5
          Welcome to the forum
          ​2015 Sri vx line nav BiTurbo . Sri heated leather.5500k AFL . Vx line 20s,8inch LCD dash .FLEXride.Reverse cam.Irmscher grill.235hp and 480 torqs.30mm lowering springs.20mm H&R spacers all round. Mtec drilled discs on rear,VXR 355mm drilled on front,with Brembo 4 pot calipers. Auto wipers .VX puddle lights.Carbon effect black roof wrap.Irmscher roof spoiler.Irmscher side skirts.

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          • #6
            The 3.2 was a great engine but a pig to work on, changing the thermostat was the worst (most ridiculous location ever in an engine). Wanted my next one to be easier to work on, got loads of room in the 1.8. So glad I upgraded, loving the car. Have just had cambelt kit & waterpump done for peace of mind (wasn't due but plan to keep for a long time)

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            • #7
              Welcome along. Now heres an idea that 3.2 engine would be an animal in an insignia

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Plym Ian View Post
                Welcome along. Now heres an idea that 3.2 engine would be an animal in an insignia
                Like the sound of that.

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                • #9
                  Welcome
                  Nice colour on the vec-c but then I might be biased as it is the same colour as my vec-c when I had it.
                  LED interior lights. Chrome mirror caps & door handle covers. LED reverse light bulbs. Pedal box. Atomic Alloys. Steel Structure spare wheel. Boot floor risers. Rear exit exhaust & rear valance. M Y ‘15’ front grille.

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                  • #10
                    Welcome,Nice pics.
                    Insignia Elite 16T,Royal Blue non Nav. + added,
                    Heko Wind Deflectors,Alloy Pedal Covers.Led full Interior,Polished Alloy Door Pins,Osram Diadem Opel Rear indicator Bulbs,Led Reverse Light Upgrade,Gear Surround Red Leds,Led reg plate lights,Nighteye Fog lamp Bulbs,Osram Night Breaker Laser Cornering Bulbs,Rear Sunblinds,Nextbase 522GW front/rear window cam,upgraded front speakers,SS Exhaust,6000k Xenon Bulbs,Thinkdiag Diagnostic Tool

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