Should I, or shouldn't I?

[Auto Addict]

Thinking of swapping the gas guzzler for on of these VAUXHALL VECTRA 1.9 litre CDTi.

Need something powerful enough to tow the van, and save me a fortune on fuel.

Considering an auto estate.

Any thoughts welcomed.

[Lazydocker]

Main thought is why?

My comments would be:

• It's Wrong Wheel Drive
• It's a smelly oil burner
• I didn't find the seats in mine that comfortable, although it was a 53 plate

Obviously I can understand the running costs thing but, like I said, I found mine a bit bland (mine was a 2.0 DTi not the 1.9CDTi) and uncomfortable, but it was only LS spec.

[Del Boy]

Vectra estate is very roomy, the 1.9 CDTi engine is a very good engine, has a few problems but no more than any other diesel to be honest. Make sure you get the 1.9 150 and not the 120, the 120 seems a bit underpowered for the Vectra as it's a big heavy car.

[Auto Addict]

It would be the 150, preferably an estate.

Done a lot of towing in my time, but never with a front wheel drive car.

Need to go and road test one, I suppose

[Auto Addict]

Looking for something like this http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201131408156290/sort/priceasc/usedcars/fuel-type/diesel/engine-size-cars/1-7l_to_1-9l/price-from/500/transmission/automatic/model/vectra/make/vauxhall/page/1/radius/30/postcode/b235yl?logcode=p

In no hurry though.

[tunnie]

Don't see how it will save you money...

Basic sums, Omega is worth say £2k? That Veccy costs £6k - Its going to take you a very long time to recoupe £4,000 in fuel savings. My £700 DIY LPG conversion took around 8,000 miles to repay, which I did in 6 months.

Your looking at at least 30,000 miles before you have broken even, not to mention having to take it to a dealer and not DIY service or OOF services.

Add into that depreciation as well...... you might as well stick your money in a food blender 

[feeutfo]

 What Tunnie said!how does spending another 4k help?

Gas yours?

[Kevin Wood]

What he said ^


In addition, you get to drive 30,000 miles in a nasty, understeery FWD car.

IIRC you had problems with fuel consumption. Did this ever get any better when the Lambdas were finally sorted?

[Auto Addict]

What he said ^


In addition, you get to drive 30,000 miles in a nasty, understeery FWD car.

IIRC you had problems with fuel consumption. Did this ever get any better when the Lambdas were finally sorted?

No

[tunnie]

what are you getting to the gallon then?

[Auto Addict]

Not keen on gas, as you lose boot space.

[Auto Addict]

what are you getting to the gallon then?

At the best, 22.

[Lazydocker]

What he said ^


In addition, you get to drive 30,000 miles in a nasty, understeery FWD car.

IIRC you had problems with fuel consumption. Did this ever get any better when the Lambdas were finally sorted?

No

But ISTR that someone had been for a ride with you and managed to explain the economy straight away

Seems the 45mph in the middle lane rule only applied to his Desmond

[feeutfo]

Not keen on gas, as you lose boot space.

4k worth of boot space? It's not that good.

[feeutfo]

what are you getting to the gallon then?

At the best, 22.

Motorway or town? ....or with burger van?