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Title: Vx Insignia - anyone tried one?
Post by: The Barge Captain on 02 March 2009, 16:43:32
Has anyone had a go in the Insignia? any opinions?

SWMBO is considering getting one and just wanted to know what you guys think.
Title: Re: Vx Insignia - anyone tried one?
Post by: VXL V6 on 02 March 2009, 16:48:08
Yep, drove a few models around Millbrook.

Not impressed with the Autobox - Omega just drops down a peg when you gently press the throttle whereas the Insignia box insists you boot the throttle to the floorboards and hit the kickdown switch before it'll change down.

Apart from that it's a very nicely styled car with reasonable ride quality and the option of 4WD on the V6.


Title: Re: Vx Insignia - anyone tried one?
Post by: Andyb on 02 March 2009, 16:48:45
wish i could afford one lol
maybe when there 5 yrs old  :'(
Title: Re: Vx Insignia - anyone tried one?
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 02 March 2009, 17:05:04
Way back in October I spent half a day driving a number of Insignia's, and this was my review at the time:

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1224349616


For me the 2.8i V6 24v Turbo 4x4 Elite Auto Saloon would always be the model to have 8-) 8-).


 :y
Title: Re: Vx Insignia - anyone tried one?
Post by: platty on 02 March 2009, 17:31:02
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2.8i V6 24v Turbo 4x4 Elite Auto Saloon
What a mouthful! Sounds like the pick of the bunch though  :y

(only improvement would be to have an estate IMO  :-/)
Title: Re: Vx Insignia - anyone tried one?
Post by: ians on 02 March 2009, 17:53:02
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2.8i V6 24v Turbo 4x4 Elite Auto Saloon
What a mouthful! Sounds like the pick of the bunch though  :y

(only improvement would be to have an estate IMO  :-/)

Does it have all that written on the boot..?

I remember when any detail at all modern had to be identified. Automatic, abs, 5 speed, injection...
Title: Re: Vx Insignia - anyone tried one?
Post by: The Barge Captain on 03 March 2009, 12:57:57
Thanks for that Lizzie.  Hopefully will get a local test drive in an elite this weekend, SWMBO really fancies the sport tourer :y
Title: Re: Vx Insignia - anyone tried one?
Post by: Black Knight on 03 March 2009, 13:02:24
There you go.....

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/driving/new_car_reviews/article5817341.ece
Title: Re: Vx Insignia - anyone tried one?
Post by: The Barge Captain on 03 March 2009, 13:07:27
So he liked the car, but liked showing off about his knowledge of Griffins more then. :-X
Title: Re: Vx Insignia - anyone tried one?
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 03 March 2009, 13:17:12
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So he liked the car, but liked showing off about his knowledge of Griffins more then. :-X


Indeed, and in my opinion a very poor review of the car itself! :(  What does it tell us; virtually nothing! ::) ::) ;)
Title: Re: Vx Insignia - anyone tried one?
Post by: LaserLance on 03 March 2009, 16:06:34
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So he liked the car, but liked showing off about his knowledge of Griffins more then. :-X


Indeed, and in my opinion a very poor review of the car itself! :(  What does it tell us; virtually nothing! ::) ::) ;)
Well he is the The Times telly correspondant :D