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[hoody]

i agree, but a quick search on the net shows plenty of issues,as for the guy who owns that just being a "joe public"he has a few other toys which he is not afraid to spend money on e.g a 450 bhp saab 9000 he doesn't scrimp on his cars,have a look at vxronline too a good few problems even with the Insignias stretching chains.

[tunnie]

i agree, but a quick search on the net shows plenty of issues,as for the guy who owns that just being a "joe public"he has a few other toys which he is not afraid to spend money on e.g a 450 bhp saab 9000 he doesn't scrimp on his cars,have a look at vxronline too a good few problems even with the Insignias stretching chains.

Thing is, people never join forums (generally) unless they have a problem. So often forums can give an inaccurate picture of reliabillty   

[05omegav6]

Most modern cars that have significant issues seem to be lower mileage and dealer maintained a higher mileage, well serviced car is a much better proposition. The fact that Plod cars a significantly cheaper is another factor in their favour.

[hoody]

i understand that ,but it is the frail part of the engine which also costs around 2k to fix,when Vauxhall have had to produce revised timing chains they know there is a problem.

[05omegav6]

I still maintain that buying a Plod one is a far safer bet Also don't forget Saab got that engine before VX, so the later VX engines should give notably less trouble. Unreliable plod cars tend to be fairly short lived

[joshwyatt]

Pete,
I'm only just down the road from WOMA, I've got an account there and have bought plenty of times from there. If there's anything you need help with, just let me know.
BCA do also get a large amount of ex police through. The Met Police exclusively use WOMA, whereas TVP haven't put a car through there for some time, they are currently using BCA.
If considering a Vectra, factor in the £475 road fund licence if after early '06.
The V70 is a good buy. Cambs police and a few others have used marked blue one's, so it is possible to get something other than white. South Wales Police have a good quantity of lower mileage V70's aswell.

[tunnie]

Ahh there you are Mr Wyatt, been a while since you have posted.

Did enjoy our little trip to Auction 

You got any work for me yet?   

[joshwyatt]

Ahh there you are Mr Wyatt, been a while since you have posted.

Did enjoy our little trip to Auction 

You got any work for me yet?   

I am here your Grace 
Inviation only auctions are much better, you don't have to put up with the people you wouldn't buy a newspaper off, let alone a car.
You'll have to join me at such a place some time.
We've had a lot of changes recently...but hopefully, they'll be so much work you'll regret even mentioning it 

[tunnie]

Ahh there you are Mr Wyatt, been a while since you have posted.

Did enjoy our little trip to Auction 

You got any work for me yet?   

I am here your Grace 
Inviation only auctions are much better, you don't have to put up with the people you wouldn't buy a newspaper off, let alone a car.
You'll have to join me at such a place some time.
We've had a lot of changes recently...but hopefully, they'll be so much work you'll regret even mentioning it

There were a few characters at WOMA, but still very enjoyable experience 

Private auctions sound like fun, give me a bell when you have your next one, be great to pop along.

I'll be back in Brackley early December, so must do a catch up. Look forward to hearing how business is going for you