Vauxhall Insignia Saloon (2009 - 2014) 2.0T 16V SRi 4d (2009/59) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Sensible and Fun. Best of both worlds.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
My dad loved it, he went out and traded his Mondeo Titanium in for an Insignia SRi CDTi 160.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes. As its lovely to drive, quick when it needs to be, but the sheer room inside and the boot is brilliant.
What are you likely to buy next?
Thats a long way off yet.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£10,000
When did you buy the car?
December 2011
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes, Dealer went out of its way after I test drove a 1.8 SRi and also a 2.0 CDTi SRi and liked the car but not the engines. Car was brought up from England to the Scottish dealer free of charge.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Looks and the Extra Space.
What was the dealer like?
Very friendly , very helpful.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Lovely, quick, smooth and comfy. Press the sport button and the dampers noticably firm up ALOT, steering becomes tighter and the accelerators sensitivity is increased. So best of Both worls, Sport and Comfort.
What's it like to park?
Still getting used to that, after coming from a 3dr Astra VXR, the Insignia feels huge. But slowly getting more faith in the size of the car to park now.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
No.
What's most practical about your car?
The massive boot. I can finally fit all my detailing stuff in the boot without the wife complaining about lack of room.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Electronic lumbar support on the drivers seat and the Flexiride system.
