Hi all
Owned my 2002 Meega 2.2i CD Auto Saloon for almost three months now and covered 6k (bought with 24k on clock, now reading 30k).
The 6k I have covered has been mixed mainly between town and country driving (as my 16 mile trip to work is) although I have not yet took it on a really long run to give it a good 'blow' out (that will come in a couple of weeks on our holiday trip down to the Isle of Wight). After covering the mileage I have done and being driven in various situations/conditions, I must admit that I feel a bit disappointed with the overall performance.
I have never thought that the engine is particularly 'smooth' especially when cold, even after a good service with GM parts at 26k (including plugs, fuel filter, air filter, oil etc), but just put that down to the 'characteristic' of 16v engines? (my previous cars have always been 8v).
For 144bhp, I don't feel that mine is very responsive and is certainly doesn't feel any faster than my previous 1993 Carlton 2.0i Auto (which had covered 150k and 'only' 115bhp with the C20NE lump), although it does have more torque than the Carlton. Mid range is also lacking (even in 'sport' mode) which I have especially noticed when overtaking as I feel that more power is needed to get past quickly and safely.
Fuel consumption is also (I feel) disapppointing at an average of 23.8mpg
(consistently) which is worse than the Carlton was (which averaged 26.2mpg).
I have yet to clean out the DBW and breathers following AA's excellent guide which is going to be my next job - would I notice a difference from doing this perhaps??
Perhaps my expectations are too high or am I right to feel disappointed???
Not all bad though - at least it looks good and the AC 'climate control' is fantastic!!
Dan
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