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 value for money car. Less common the Audi, etc.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Smart and practicle but big.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes but not Ecoflex.
What are you likely to buy next?
Possibly 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. the dealer sourced the exact model and colour I wanted from the GM fleet at the right price and gave a higher than expected trade in on my Astra.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Good previous experience with Vauxhall products.
What was the dealer like?
Very good. Excellent handover when I picked the car up.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Comfortable on long journeys but acceleration around town disappointing due to gearing of Ecoflex gearbox.
What's it like to park?
Easy with standard front and rear sensors and dipping passanger door mirror.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
No problems to date.
What's most practical about your car?
Electronic tailgate.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
All the toys I wanted as standard including DAB radio, automatic lights and wipers, satnav, etc. All owrk fine. Wife likes heated seats.
