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Re: PSA buys Opel
« Reply #75 on: 09 March 2017, 14:12:36 »
Quote from: Pmacca2000 on 09 March 2017, 13:30:06
While I'm not a fan of the French takeover getting rid of the Vauxhall name would probably be a bad move.
Back in the 80s Vauxhall dealers sold both Vauxhall and Opel, British buyers weren't that  interested in the Opel product despite being identical.
People on here are saying Vauxhall make rubbish, Luton is building vans for VX, Opel, Nissan and Renault and elsmereport is producing the Astra and 2.8 V6 powering the insignia VXR. Is this really rubbish?

Best part of the Insignia. :y
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Re: PSA buys Opel
« Reply #76 on: 09 March 2017, 14:22:08 »
Quote from: tunnie on 09 March 2017, 14:10:14
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 09 March 2017, 14:03:21
Quote from: tunnie on 09 March 2017, 14:01:37
Yeah, the Insignia is utter crap
The new one looks promising.

Hopefully  :y

Seen a few shots of it, looking like VW CC. But not sure if that's just a special like the Ford Mondeo Vignale  :-\







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Re: PSA buys Opel
« Reply #77 on: 09 March 2017, 14:34:54 »
Looks pretty decent. :y

I like the crease in the side.
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Re: PSA buys Opel
« Reply #78 on: 09 March 2017, 14:41:24 »
Quote from: Doctor Opti on 09 March 2017, 14:34:54
Looks pretty decent. :y

I like the crease in the side.
You can get them put on any car for free in Asda car park  :y
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Re: PSA buys Opel
« Reply #79 on: 09 March 2017, 15:12:57 »
Quote from: tunnie on 09 March 2017, 14:03:07
Also who said Vauxhall name is going, it's not  :)

Give it time. It may well happen.  ;)
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Re: PSA buys Opel
« Reply #80 on: 09 March 2017, 15:47:57 »
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 09 March 2017, 14:22:08
Quote from: tunnie on 09 March 2017, 14:10:14
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 09 March 2017, 14:03:21
Quote from: tunnie on 09 March 2017, 14:01:37
Yeah, the Insignia is utter crap
The new one looks promising.

Hopefully  :y

Seen a few shots of it, looking like VW CC. But not sure if that's just a special like the Ford Mondeo Vignale  :-\









Is it still FWD?.....then nope.

And crease is too much. It's trying too hard.  :)
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Re: PSA buys Opel
« Reply #81 on: 09 March 2017, 15:52:24 »
Given that it hasn't been launched yet I can see GM holding it back for Buick and ROW Chevrolet...
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Re: PSA buys Opel
« Reply #82 on: 09 March 2017, 15:53:17 »
Overstyled shite,just like most current cars, imo.  :)
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Re: PSA buys Opel
« Reply #83 on: 09 March 2017, 15:55:07 »
The plants won't close immediately, but Vauxhall/Opel brands are on borrowed time.

Oh and the A28 is an Australian product that happens to be made in Cheshire.
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Re: PSA buys Opel
« Reply #84 on: 09 March 2017, 15:58:18 »
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 09 March 2017, 15:52:24
Given that it hasn't been launched yet I can see GM holding it back for Buick and ROW Chevrolet...

You can order one now on Vauxhalls website. I Configured a top spec 2.0T Petrol with 8 speed auto comes in at £35,000 with all the bells and whistles!  :o

http://www.vauxhall.co.uk/new-vehicles/insignia-family/insignia-grand-sport/customiseyourcar.html
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Re: PSA buys Opel
« Reply #85 on: 09 March 2017, 16:02:34 »
You can order the Tesla Model 3 on their website... :-X
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Re: PSA buys Opel
« Reply #86 on: 09 March 2017, 16:05:35 »
2017 Geneva Motor Show - Opel
https://youtu.be/tB3QRFSBurg

They mention a little about the future with PSA, The new Insignia etc...
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Re: PSA buys Opel
« Reply #87 on: 09 March 2017, 16:23:25 »
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 09 March 2017, 16:05:35
2017 Geneva Motor Show - Opel
https://youtu.be/tB3QRFSBurg

They mention a little about the future with PSA, The new Insignia etc...
Cringeworthy...

The words Cool, Flashy, Sculpture and Exclusive should never be used in public to describe your product... The first two should, more importantly, never be used in the same sentence :D
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Re: PSA buys Opel
« Reply #88 on: 09 March 2017, 16:47:49 »
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 09 March 2017, 15:55:07
The plants won't close immediately, but Vauxhall/Opel brands are on borrowed time.

Oh and the A28 is an Australian product that happens to be made in Cheshire.

No its not, the High Feature V6 engine platform was a global development with support from Ricardo Plc (UK), Holden just did a bit of local tinkering on the platform for their local market and then Saab oversaw the turboing of it.

Tis a very good lump though.

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Re: PSA buys Opel
« Reply #89 on: 09 March 2017, 16:50:15 »
I note that the 3.6 version is available with up to 464hp  :o
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