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[Marks DTM Calib]

ahh id be tempted if it were an Estate i  fancy a seriously quick estate

Once you learn how to use the auto box they are a seriously fast car, that is the problem, at what stage do you decide to stop spending and upgrade
 :-/

If its the turbo version then it should be quicker, if its the normaly aspirated version.....then it would struggle to beat a Mig!

[Martin_1962]

what is this galant i maybe interested in it??

1998 V6 24v Auto and will leave any Mig standing, seriously fast car, was mine, then was sold, but swmbo got her hands on it and is not happy to have a Mig 2.0l gls estate when this is sitting on the drive

Except V8 ones

[pscocoa]

Seen this, seems good value to me and they will give me PX on the Gallant. For swmbo so RWD/FWD makes no diference, seems a lot of car for the money.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2004-Vauxhall-Signum-REDUCED_W0QQitemZ320332659936QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item320332659936&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A7%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

To get back to the orginal question -
I have a 57 plate Signum Diesel 1.9CDTi which I think suits this vehicle as a workhorse and giving good economy with a good spec.

Not sure you are gaining anything with a big petrol engined version over an Omega or similar - you effectively get caught between 2 stools. The Omega is definitely a better drive, comfort etc. Signum more comfortable a ride than standard Vectra due to longer (estate type) wheelbase.

As regards faults - they suffer as does Vectra with a lot of broken springs. The diesels have the dual mass flywheel problem due to high torque which can cost a lot out of warranty (clutch plus dmf = £1500).

The Vectra C Forum is pretty good for info.

Bottom line - would not buy a petrol unless you do small miles and get it cheap.