Vauxhall Insignia Hatchback (2009 - 2017) 1.8i 16V Exclusiv 5d (2009/58) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
NICE TO LOOK AT, TERRIBLE TO LIVE WITH
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
LIKED LOOKS
Would you buy this car again and why?
NO!
What are you likely to buy next?
MONDEO
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£12,500
When did you buy the car?
January 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
YES. NEW MODEL HEAVILY DISCOUNTED
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
THOUGHT THE INSIGNIA WOULD BE A LEAP FORWARD FROM VECTRA
What was the dealer like?
OK
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
POOR RIDE VERY BUMPY
What's it like to park?
NEEDED REAR SENSORS
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
YES. VERY NOISY INSIDE OF CAR ON TICKOVER AND REVING ENGINE. HANDBRAKE PULLS UP FAR TOO HIGH, RESULTING A HARD TO RELEASE HANDBRAKE AND EVEN PULLED OFF THE LEATHER COVER.WATER LEAKING & BEING TRAPPED IN THE REAR DOOR SEALS. POOR CARPETED BOOT AREA, WILL NOT STAND UP TO A LOT OF WEAR & TEAR. EXIT AND ENTRY TO COCKPIT POOR BANGED HEAD MORE THAN ONCE AS DID MY WIFE.
What's most practical about your car?
ON THAT MODEL CLIMATE CONTROL
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
CLIMATE CONTROL
