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[omega3000]

Anyone driven one of these , ok so we all know its not the best looking car but it looks better in this white . Auto diesel , any problematic things to be a concern 

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[The Sheriff]

Some would say 62,000 miles a year is bad. Others would say it's good, as car is now cheap but probably never been off a motorway. As regards to auto boxes, I'm not sure, but it's certainly spent a lot of time in top gear.

[Varche]

Go for it! Full service history. Just run in.

But first have a look on ww.insigniaowners.com to see what they say about the diesels and auto. Lets hope it isn't the horror story of Ford Focus!

[Vamps]

My Honda is a diesel, 2.2 iDetec engine, or something like that.....
Auto and no problems at all, it can be a spirited drive if you want, or you can use it as a manual with flappy paddles. I just stick to auto, occasional using the paddle to drop a gear or two for an overtake..........

[Kevin Wood]

"Diesel" and "Auto" is a combination I'd probably avoid at all costs. Not quite as bad as "Arse" and "Saddle", but...

[henryd]

"Diesel" and "Auto" is a combination I'd probably avoid at all costs. Not quite as bad as "Arse" and "Saddle", but...

Can't agree with that,auto's suit a nice torquey diesel lump,I do agree with the Arse and saddle bit though

[The Sheriff]

"Diesel" and "Auto" is a combination I'd probably avoid at all costs. Not quite as bad as "Arse" and "Saddle", but...

Can't agree with that,auto's suit a nice torquey diesel lump,I do agree with the Arse and saddle bit though

I quite like arse and saddle but not diesel and auto. Takes all sorts....

[andrew38]

I had one on a two day rental back in 2012 for business did about 400 miles in it. Drove really nice I thought, can't remember the fuel economy but I didn't refuel it until the night before it went back and then only took about 45ltrs to fill back up. You know your driving a diesel but the autobox was nice and never seemed to be in the wrong gear and seats in the SRi are really comfy, or at least I thought so.

[Varche]

I ticked the box for Auto Insignia diesel when I hired in the Uk. Instead I got a 2litre diesel (bluemotion) 177bhp? Passat.

Apart from no cruise I could not fault it. Fast, always in right gear either five or six in total can't remember, great in traffic and despite being ragged a lot, returned over 60mpg (3 weeks approx 4000miles). If they do one in a Golf it would be very high up my list. I think it even had aselectable option that in effect provides engine braking but not sure.

I am perhaps a lone voice but all cars ought(for years) to be autos and if diesels are more economic than petrols- then diesels. Manual an option only. Lets be honest, there aren't many places south of Leeds in England where you can use a manual to good effect. Wales, Scotland now that is different assuming no speed cameras.

200 miles a day , six days a week that advertised car has done. I don't think it would be many short journeys but you never know!

[Andy B]

..... Instead I got a 2litre diesel (bluemotion) 177bhp? Passat.

Apart from no cruise I could not fault it. Fast, always in right gear either five or six in total can't remember, great in traffic and despite being ragged a lot, returned over 60mpg (3 weeks approx 4000miles).  .....

presumably a DSG automated manual ....... I wasn't keen on DSG Passat SWMBO was given as a courtesy car a few years back 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

When all is said and done it's an Insignia. A car that comes with a  flabby arse that resembles a mutt taking a dump. The front is even more hideous....if that is possible.

The Insignia is like that girl you shagged when you were three sheets to the wind.  You remember, don't deny it.......the bint with the blotchy legs and  beard. Even after all these years the memory still has the power to make you shudder.

Good value though....

[cem_devecioglu]

diesel and auto.. 




nope and nope.. 

[05omegav6]

When all is said and done it's an Insignia. A car that comes with a  flabby arse that resembles a mutt taking a dump. The front is even more hideous....if that is possible.

The Insignia is like that girl you shagged when you were three sheets to the wind.  You remember, don't deny it.......the bint with the blotchy legs and  beard. Even after all these years the memory still has the power to make you shudder.

Good value though....

Boss eyed and juicy but don't recall much else...

[05omegav6]

Sorry, you meant the car... well we all know how that turned out

[Andy B]

diesel and auto.. 




nope and nope.. 

Why not? My Merc is