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[Glassback]

I have just seen a nice Y reg sept 01, 2.2 Diesel saloon with 123.k on the clock. does any one have any ideas on how much I should be paying for it? the AD doesn't mention any history, MOT till Jan 2010. Also does any one know what problems I am likely to encounter with this sort of  mileage. Will any belts need changing etc? I have never had a Diesel before so I dont know what to look out for.  Thanks in advance.

[TheBoy]

if its been regularly serviced (which does NOT mean as per Vauxhalls stupid, pathetic schedule), generally quite reliable.  Few issues around pressure sensor, nothing major.

If the oil changes have been neglected, the turbos can cause issues.

[TheBoy]

Having a timing chain, if the oil changes are below par, you will also get excessive wear on the timing chains.

[Glassback]

Many thanks for your reply' s  It seems the car has been regularly maintained, no smoke from exhaust under heavy revs when warmed up. And every thing works. Can you tell me what you mean by "Few issues around pressure sensor," thank you.

[hawksy]

hi glassback , i've got a 2003 2.2 dti elite , i bought it 2 years ago with 38,500 on clock  it now has 116,,000 and never missed a beat , only problems i've had are rear springs broke at 75,000 and outside temp sensor wiring broke in main loom , but all sorted out now , i change oil every 5,000 and have it serviced every 20,000 as per book , steady motorway driving 80ish does 42-46 mpg , overall top motor. hope this helps , regards mike  

[TheBoy]

hi glassback , i've got a 2003 2.2 dti elite , i bought it 2 years ago with 38,500 on clock  it now has 116,,000 and never missed a beat , only problems i've had are rear springs broke at 75,000 and outside temp sensor wiring broke in main loom , but all sorted out now , i change oil every 5,000 and have it serviced every 20,000 as per book , steady motorway driving 80ish does 42-46 mpg , overall top motor. hope this helps , regards mike  

Thats the key , though woud argue even that is a bit long for a diesel...

[Glassback]

if its been regularly serviced (which does NOT mean as per Vauxhalls stupid, pathetic schedule), generally quite reliable.  Few issues around pressure sensor, nothing major.

If the oil changes have been neglected, the turbos can cause issues.

Hello. The Boy. Can you tell me what you mean please?

[TheBoy]

if its been regularly serviced (which does NOT mean as per Vauxhalls stupid, pathetic schedule), generally quite reliable.  Few issues around pressure sensor, nothing major.

If the oil changes have been neglected, the turbos can cause issues.

Hello. The Boy. Can you tell me what you mean please?

As per most Vx diesels, the senosr itself fails, or more commonly, it clogs up

[Glassback]

if its been regularly serviced (which does NOT mean as per Vauxhalls stupid, pathetic schedule), generally quite reliable.  Few issues around pressure sensor, nothing major.

If the oil changes have been neglected, the turbos can cause issues.

Hello. The Boy. Can you tell me what you mean please?

As per most Vx diesels, the senosr itself fails, or more commonly, it clogs up

Can you tell me where to find the sensor please.

[dpanic88]

if its been regularly serviced (which does NOT mean as per Vauxhalls stupid, pathetic schedule), generally quite reliable.  Few issues around pressure sensor, nothing major.

If the oil changes have been neglected, the turbos can cause issues.

Hello. The Boy. Can you tell me what you mean please?

As per most Vx diesels, the senosr itself fails, or more commonly, it clogs up

Can you tell me where to find the sensor please.

hi, do you mean the oil pressure switch? 'part no : 90569684' - as I've looked around the parts guide and so far can't find the sensor :question

[TheBoy]

if its been regularly serviced (which does NOT mean as per Vauxhalls stupid, pathetic schedule), generally quite reliable.  Few issues around pressure sensor, nothing major.

If the oil changes have been neglected, the turbos can cause issues.

Hello. The Boy. Can you tell me what you mean please?

As per most Vx diesels, the senosr itself fails, or more commonly, it clogs up

Can you tell me where to find the sensor please.

hi, do you mean the oil pressure switch? 'part no : 90569684' - as I've looked around the parts guide and so far can't find the sensor :question

no, boost pressure sensor