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  • #31
    Cool, neither would I have DPF issues! More power and correct me if I’m wrong but aren’t they 4x4 too?

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    • #32
      Originally posted by Jaceb View Post
      IÂ’m thinking of swapping my insignia for a 2.0 turbo insignia, I know it will drink petrol but seems worth it! Any input? What u all think?
      Quite reliable if you're sure it's been serviced regularly(Really important!) and making sure there are no chain rattles, not an easy or cheap job like a timing belt change. I would also avoid the 4x4, the Haldex system is hit and miss for reliability and potentially very costly. It's shares majority of it's engine with the Saab 9-5 Aero and Astra J VXR(Slightly upgraded) albeit about 200kg heavier so it's quite quick, especially if you're thinking of a remap. Standard is 220Hp but can be up to 285bhp just with a remap but I think the best thing is the torque figures given diesels are much more torquey than petrols, the 2.0t is only 36ft-lb shy of a biturbo. There doesn't seem to be too many around, so you will need to be careful because it's likely to have been driven hard. As for fuel consumption, I would say it depends how you drive. Definitely nowhere near as economical as a diesel. I've actually been driving extra 'sensibly' over the last month or so and got about 35mpg mixed driving, so not too bad considering Insignias are quite heavy cars but it easily shifts that weight around. Let's just say I've shamed/surprised a few 'premium' brands up to the speed limit(I hate tailgaters)

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      • #33
        Originally posted by tens6 View Post
        Quite reliable if you're sure it's been serviced regularly(Really important!) and making sure there are no chain rattles, not an easy or cheap job like a timing belt change. I would also avoid the 4x4, the Haldex system is hit and miss for reliability and potentially very costly. It's shares majority of it's engine with the Saab 9-5 Aero and Astra J VXR(Slightly upgraded) albeit about 200kg heavier so it's quite quick, especially if you're thinking of a remap. Standard is 220Hp but can be up to 285bhp just with a remap but I think the best thing is the torque figures given diesels are much more torquey than petrols, the 2.0t is only 36ft-lb shy of a biturbo. There doesn't seem to be too many around, so you will need to be careful because it's likely to have been driven hard. As for fuel consumption, I would say it depends how you drive. Definitely nowhere near as economical as a diesel. I've actually been driving extra 'sensibly' over the last month or so and got about 35mpg mixed driving, so not too bad considering Insignias are quite heavy cars but it easily shifts that weight around. Let's just say I've shamed/surprised a few 'premium' brands up to the speed limit(I hate tailgaters)
        Thanks a lot, that’s a good insight...
        I think that has made my mind up [emoji23] the remap figures are quite impressive [emoji57] I can do sensible [emoji6] (when the wife and kids are in the car).. I prefer the saloon version myself tbh I think I will start searching for one...

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        • #34
          Originally posted by Jaceb View Post
          Thanks a lot, that’s a good insight...
          I think that has made my mind up [emoji23] the remap figures are quite impressive [emoji57] I can do sensible [emoji6] (when the wife and kids are in the car).. I prefer the saloon version myself tbh I think I will start searching for one...

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          • #35
            Originally posted by Jaceb View Post
            Thanks a lot, that’s a good insight...
            I think that has made my mind up [emoji23] the remap figures are quite impressive [emoji57] I can do sensible [emoji6] (when the wife and kids are in the car).. I prefer the saloon version myself tbh I think I will start searching for one...
            I am in a similar position to you with sensible driving, I don't go over the top with the family in the car but I've let the other half feel the power a few times and she hates it . I think you might find it even harder to find a saloon, even less common but worth a try.

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            • #36
              One thing she does agree though, is the ease of overtaking especially if the other car starts accelerating(another thing I never understand!). It always feels like a risky event in the Vectra but much safer doing it in the Insignia, if that makes sense

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              • #37
                Agreed saloons are few and far between...
                But I like them more and I would be willing to wait for the right one...
                I definitely do like the thought of the extra power I think it will be surprising compared with the diesel version,

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                • #38
                  I get what your saying about the vectra, my wife said only yesterday how she feels safer in the insignia than she ever did in my vectra, but then she hated my vectra!
                  Lol

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                  • #39
                    [emoji15] that’s quite incredible!

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                    • #40
                      Originally posted by Jaceb View Post
                      I get what your saying about the vectra, my wife said only yesterday how she feels safer in the insignia than she ever did in my vectra, but then she hated my vectra!
                      Lol
                      I get that all the time but we both have a soft spot for the Vectra, good but different in so many ways.

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                      • #41
                        Originally posted by Jaceb View Post
                        [emoji15] that’s quite incredible!
                        I do think it's a very potent engine but because it's not too common and not many people know about it, it's sort of under the radar. I had it in at a garage that specialises in Vauxhall for a service a while back and the owner told me he had plenty Insignias over the years but he never saw that engine in an Insignia . The fact that all of them only say Turbo on the back, you really wouldn't know if it's 1.4, 1.6 or even 2.0. However, I think the 2.0T has a slighty different badge style to the others. I always dream what the Calibra would be like with this engine in it since it's 400kgs lighter, not even sure if it's possible but I love the Insignia too much to do that anyway

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                        • #42
                          Full valet today...
                          Washed, waxed & polished, deep clean inside, polished interior! 4 and half hours but looks good tbh [emoji57]

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                          • #43
                            looking good mate...….just finished mine...…….20 minutes with some aldi magnum....gleaming

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                            • #44
                              Very nice! Gonna get on mine in morning!
                              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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                              • #45
                                Nice, nothing better than a gleaming car. At least you had some sun today!

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