Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer (2009 - 2017) 2.0CDTi (160bhp) ecoFLEX Elite Nav 5d (2010/10) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Sensible choice. Not as common as Audi, etc.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Smart well equipped but big.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes but.probably not the Ecoflex model.
What are you likely to buy next?
Would consider another Insignia. LR Disco if I win the lottery.
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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?
£19,000
When did you buy the car?
April 2011
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes. Dealer sourced exact specification and colour from the GM fleet and gave higher part exchange price than expected.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Good experience with Vauxhaul in the past.
What was the dealer like?
Very good. Excellent sales handover at time of collection.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Comfortable especially on long runs. Acceleration around town disappointing - I believe this is due to the Ecoflex gearing.
What's it like to park?
Easy with the standard front and rear parking sensors plus dipping passenger door mirrow.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nothing
What's most practical about your car?
Electric tail gate.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Car fully loaded including DAB radio, automatic lights and wipers, etc, etc. Wife likes heated seats.
