Should You Buy a VAUXHALL INSIGNIA?

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[smoothmicra]

I remember (see, people DO remember this car!) renting a 2L petrol Insignia many years ago, lovely car to drive and I thought handsome to boot. Nice bit of oomph when you put the foot down, as comfortable as a pair of old jeans to be in.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder of course, but I like the sloping lines and curves. It does have a touch of the "sales rep" about it, cos it is a sales rep motorway muncher but it is also a great family car. I actually prefer the look of this to the many "crossover" SUV boxes on the road; given the choice I'd have this "traditional" family car all day long. Not for the first time after watching the review I felt compelled to check out a few for sale on the internet. Brilliant value for money, you can buy one that is practically new, incredibly well specced with impressive performance for less than £17K (Autotrader; 2019, 0-60 8.4s, tax £145, insurance group 17E, less than 3000 miles on the clock. Christ, what do you want??). I like 'em.

[usandutz]

I'm glad you didn't go the Jeremy Clarkson "bash-all-Vauxhaulls" route, because the Insignia deserves better than that. It's a good-looking, reasonably reliable, cheap and practical car. The pick of the bunch has got to be the 2.0l diesel estate.

[bobinpune]

*"Nobody remembers Vauxhall Vectra"* - Says every single car guy on YouTube. *Vauxhall Vectra is more well-known than Bugatti Veyron thanks to you guys now!*

[pajerotim]

I’ve had a 2012 for the last three years. Now has 134k on the clock and I’ve not had a single problem. 2.0l diesel eco flex. £30 a year tax. Reasonably quick and no problem getting 50+ MPG. Great, cheap family car. I honestly believe it’ll keep going for years.

[comeonman]

Went for a road trip in a 2015 one when it was new, have to say was actually impressed it with it! Spacious and comfortable. And your right the facelifted interior felt quality

[gavinshaw]

I had 2 Insignias in the past a 2009 2.0T saloon and a 2011 2.0 cdti sports tourer. Both were great cars but you should be aware of some crucial issues when looking to buy them.

The diesels are prone to the oil pickup seal hardening in the sump and there are numerous reports of them failing with time and causing the engine to then stop pumping oil properly which eventually causes bottom end failure. If you're buying a car over 100k miles or 6 years old I'd seriously consider having that seal done. Its a pricey job as the gear box has to be removed or modified to allow access to a sump bolt but there are garages who offer the work circa £300 last time I checked.

On the 2.0T petrol engines the timing chains should not be considered for life, the tensioners can become brittle and snap causing eventual chain failure or the chains can stretch. The engines are great and pull very well but consider a timing chain replacement at 100k onwards.

Generally speaking if you buy a car 4 years or younger with sub 50k then expect 50k/3-5 years of fairly trouble free miles then look to move on before the trouble starts (EGR, DPF, clutches, cambelts/chains, gearbox servicing). If you can do the work yourself though then they're cheap cars to maintain.

[driftrdr]

Every time I’m about to have a crisis over lockdown, HPA delivers the goods and restores the serenity in my life....beautiful stuff!

[ihuomao]

I had an insignia in 2013, it was memorable, never let me down. Loved it

[paulnewton]

Enjoyed Thank you. I had a Vectra SRI Diesel for about 3 years. It never let me down, enjoyable to drive and I went everywhere in it. My dad at the time lived on the Isle of Lewis and my mother lives in Devon. I'll not forget mine. Cheers

[markyw]

“You and your boxes of toner will be safe” haha brilliant.

[thomasfarrell]

I've had one for five years and I used to work at Vauxhall. Its amusing how he is showing off the basic version of the Insignia. Forget the petrol versions (aside from the V6) and just go with the Diesel Sri CDTi.

[darrenowen]

I've had mine for 3 years from new, never missed a beat. Fast enough (2.0 diesel), comfortable and economical. A+, will keep it for years to come.

[throwyourbike]

I had an Insignia for 4 years, put over 50k miles on it and it never let me down.
Not exciting by any means but it was great value for money and I would buy another one without question.

[alexhoffam]

Had my 2.0 diesel insignia for eight yrs
Now has 125000 mls on clock and still drives great, had minimal issues in that time. Before the insignia had a peugeot 5008 1.6 hdi that I can only describe as a heap.

[fredmercury]

Mine is a 2.0lt diesel Elite (with ridiculous options, inc. a heated steering wheel, adaptive cruise control, cream leather, all the stuff). I've had it for about 4 years and it's a 2015 car. *Zero issues with it at all* but I've only put 50k miles on it. For a car of it's type and size I'm always shocked at how good the handling is, and I throw it about in quite a spirited manner when I'm in the mood. Feedback through the steering is surprisingly good and it's never caught me out.

Also, if you drive at 62 mph, you can get 50 mpg on the motorway.

[AbhiTek_]

“Can’t think of anything to say about it... It’s a saloon car”... Well, Matt, it’s actually a hatchback 😂

[dr.t.]

I've got a 64 plate 1.4 Turbo petrol and had it for 5 years it's good on fuel and good performance too and will keep it for another 5 years, I've had two BMW's and they weren't great, with electrical problems amongst other issues too, I'd definitely have another one, I'm glad you didn't slate it cos they're good cars.

[kennethhenry]

I bought one a few years ago as a stop gap really. It’s been faultless so far and I haven’t felt the need to get rid of it yet like I was never intending. It’s superb on long drives, very comfortable and very good on fuel. And in spite of the badge they look half decent as well. It does everything well really. I’ll run this one until it dies I think as it’s been cheap motoring so far. Maybe I was just lucky for once

[msalzberg]

This was sold in the US as the Buick Regal. I think it may be one of the first General Motors cars designed under the leadership of Ed Welburn, one of my favorite designers of the last 10-15 years.

I drove a diesel Insignia my last time in the UK. Driving mostly A and B roads (I hate the motorways - boring), we averaged a pretty unbelievable 55mpg.

[MarkSutton-tbkp]

I had one as a company car & it was great. I had it when they could still b bought new & they were classes as very desirable. It never let me down & was extremely comfortable