2014 Insignia SRI 160 BHP

Clonmel1000

Just wondering if anyone has any experience or thoughts on these. Thanks in advance

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Clonmel1000 wrote: »

Just wondering if anyone has any experience or thoughts on these. Thanks in advance

Had one 2012 from brand new and it was excellent. Engine a bit gruff but a rocket to go. Was very reliable in the 3 years I had it. Only thing I replaced was a boot lock (under warranty).
Might go back to Opel next time with the new model.

bazz26

GM's M32 gearbox gave problems on these cars but not sure if it was across all years or up to a certain year. Something to be aware of anyway.

listermint

Wouldn't touch an insignia myself I only know 2 people that had one 2010 and 2014. Engine went in 2010 and shocks of all things and electric problems in 2014.

Just don't trust the quality on them after those issues

Clonmel1000

Thanks for the replies lads would they be much better than the basic s model that I've looked at to?

Dia1988

Only a few..............

New 2.0 diesel based on old Alfa Romeo 1.9 diesel that was probably the most troublesome car diesel engine available in recent years.
The way rain is channelled off the trunk lid causes is to funnel down onto the back bumper and then splash the legs of whoever opened the trunk.
Steering of the EcoFLEX diesel is a bit light, but that's the price you pay for the exceptional economy afforded by low rolling resistance tyres.
The coupe like shape of the car makes it a bit claustrophobic and difficult to reverse park.
Satnav only takes 4 digit postcodes.
By mid November 2010, electrical issues were starting to emerge: Paul Jones reported dashboards switching themselves off, car failing to start, car cutting out while driving. Both his original Insignia and the replacement,
15-7-2011: Seems to be a rear brake disc and pad binding problem. The old type of pads can bind, part number: TRW 16586609. The new type do not bind or score the discs, part number: TRW 16586611.
18-10-2011: Dual mass flywheel failures becoming increasingly common on manual diesel models.
18-11-2011: Dual mass flywheel and clutch failures becoming common on both diesel and petrol models after at little as 13,000 miles.
6-5-2012: Number of engine fires across Europe through power steering fluid leaking from the reservoir onto the hot exhaust manifold and diesel particulate filter of turbocharged engines. Case history featured on BBC Watchdog on 3-5-2012. October 2011 TSB refers to the pipe that carries pressurised power steering fluid to the rack cracking or leaking. The cure is to replace the power steering pressure pipe and clip. The fault affects 6,900 Insignia diesels, all manufactured in Germany between 2009 and 2010.
1-6-2012: A/C condensers vulnerable to stone damage. £450 to replace.
4-8-2012: Report of electric parking brake automatically releasing on starting the engine.
1-4-2013: Problem of hesitance with 2.0 CDTi automatic. Reader bought a 2011 car in Feb 2012. OK for 7 months. Then in September 2012 developed a prolonged judder on warm-up cycle and began hanging in gear. Taken in by Vauxhall dealer 8 times between October and November but they were not able to fix the faults. Software Update became available in November but made the car worse and it then developed further faults, high idle, the needle jumping around the rev range, and the mpg was significantly reduced with the car returning 28.4mpg. Vauxhall then suspended the Software Update, nationwide, due to complications with how it worked with the car. In February VX took the car to Luton (VX Head Office) for 5 weeks and in this time they decided that the car was ‘Hesitating’ for a split second and returning 40.7 mpg and this is within VX parameters. Car returned with prolonged judder still present and by April 2013 still not fixed.
15-4-2013: Report of DMF and transmission bearing failure on 42k mile 2009/59 Insignia CDTi 130 costing £750 + £750 after respective 50% and 80% contributions from Vauxhall.
3-5-2013: Seems that there is an acknowledged problem with the brakes on VXR and that Vauxhall is replacing all four discs and pad sets on VXRs with less than 20,000 miles as a TSB. This is not a VOSA vehicle safety recall.
30-5-2013: DMF and clutch of Insignia diesel failed after 34,000 miles, not covered by 'Lifetime Warranty'. Bill £1,600.
9-12-2013: Manual gearbox of 2009 1.8 Exclusiv became noisy at 33k miles. Vauxhall offered to cover 70% of the £2,700 replacement costs (inc VAT).
21-12-2013: Alloy wheels of VXR prone to losing their clearcoat in patches and oxidising.
22-1-2014: 40k mile 2010 Insignia 1.8i SE has required 3 sets of rear brake pads (electric parking brake) and after 5 years entire exhaust system was badly corroded. See 15-7-2011 for more on the rear brake binding problem.
8-2-2014: Report of ABS wiring loom "corroded beyond repair" on 3 year 5 month old Insigna SRi 160. Quoted a repair cost of £3,000.
18-4-2014: AA inspection of 42,000 mile 2010 Insignia 2.0 CDTi showed "Gearbox operation/noise. Final drive operation/noise - An excessive whining noise was evident from the transmission when in first and second gears at the time of road test. Would advise immediate investigation in this area as this could prove costly to repair."
18-6-2014: Multiple problems with 2010 Insignia 1.8i Sports Tourer bought from Motorpoint at 6 months old with 12,000 miles, now 55,000 miles: Gearbox, clutch, power steering pump, water coolant pump, rear brake discs all replaced under original 3 year warranty. Now having problems with gearbox again, 2nd PAS pump leaking, oil cooler gasket leaking.
24-7-2014: 2008-2014 Vauxhall Insignia least reliable new large car in 2014 Which? Car Survey with reliability rating of 86.2%.
5-1-2015: Vauxhall Insigina diesels seem to have a problem of the dual mass flywheel wearing the bearing of the first motion shaft of the gearbox. Vauxhall has replaced gearboxes FoC under goodwill, even for cars as early as 2011 with 66k miles, but has required the owner to pay for a new DMF and clutch, costing £1360 while the gearbox swap was under way.
26-11-2015: DPF regeneration system of Insignia 2.0 CDTI SRi repeatedly failing with dash message of “Engine overheating Turn off immediately”. ECU error is “P2428 Exhaust Gas Temperature Too High Bank 1”. (The car cannot be driven when this problem happens, it sounds and runs terrible).
29-11-2015: 2011 Insigna Tourer 2.0 CDTI left standing for a week reported as suffering fan and heater controls powering up and down, then the instrument cluster would power up and down with other devices failing, tyre monitor service, theft deterrent system service etc, air bag service. Possible water ingress.
11-1-2016: Water ingress reported to left side of trunk of 2000/60 reg Insignia. Probably coming in via cabin vent situated in lower side of trunk between the carpet and the bumper cover extension.
21-1-2016: Clutch and DMF failed on 2014 Insignia at 18.500 miles and owner forced to foot the bill.
25-7-2016: Report of engine of 2010 Vauchall Insignia 2.0 CDTI SRI seizing due to oil system blockage. Warning light came on saying "Oil Pressure Low, switch off engine immediately". Did that and and called AA who advised that engine had siezed. Car had been through a full service at the dealer, no warning lights until the it was too late to do anything.
15-10-2016: Report that on a 5 year old Vauxhall Insignia the silver trim on the interior door handle peeled and cut the owner's hand. (This is something that used to happen on the 1996 Vauxhall Vectra B.)
5-11-2016: Lighting problem reported with 2009 Vauxhall Insignia Elite. Warning sign ‘Service AFL Lamp’ regularly appears, the headlights then default to a permanently dipped mode. Two Vauxhall main dealers and a Vauxhall specialist garage have all failed to solve then problem. The main dealers said they could not replicate it, and the specialist garage reported Fault Code U1522. The system was reset by each of the garages in turn and worked for a few days only, then it is back to the problem again. If owner stops the engine, removes the key and restart it the headlights do the AFL dance and the fault goes, but reappears at varying times (sometimes minutes, sometimes hours) afterwards. The warning sign does not appear when the headlights come on automatically in dull daylight conditions, but can occur at night even when the main beam is not activated.

bazz26

SRi would be the sporty model which would be higher spec than the base S model.

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Clonmel1000 wrote: »

Thanks for the replies lads would they be much better than the basic s model that I've looked at to?

Don't go near the base models if you can at all...they are grim grim grim!!

Clonmel1000

Thanks to everyone. The car I looked at has 38000 miles on it full service history sat nav 18 inch alloys lovely looking car. I'm totally clueless when it comes to cars though.

Clonmel1000

road_high wrote: »

Had one 2012 from brand new and it was excellent. Engine a bit gruff but a rocket to go. Was very reliable in the 3 years I had it. Only thing I replaced was a boot lock (under warranty).
Might go back to Opel next time with the new model.

Was it the SRI model you had?

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Clonmel1000 wrote: »

Thanks to everyone. The car I looked at has 38000 miles on it full service history sat nav 18 inch alloys lovely looking car. I'm totally clueless when it comes to cars though.

Ask more questions. A lot of those Insignias are company/fleet cars (like mine) and 38k over 3 years sound quite low- probe that further. Ask to see the service history. You can do checks also.
They are a lovely car and spec.
Also reminder on those lovely big tyres- a good set of rubber can be up to €1k on these and mine used eat them, especially up front. Another thing to check closely on buying.

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Clonmel1000 wrote: »

Was it the SRI model you had?

Yes, the SRI 160 model.

Clonmel1000

19000 they are looking for it?

Dia1988

Clonmel1000 wrote: »

19000 they are looking for it?

Can you link the ad where it's advertised and the arm chair mechanics on here can provide details.

Is it from a dealer? If so what warranty does it come with?

Also how long in business have they been?

Have you rang the garage from where the car was serviced ?

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Clonmel1000 wrote: »

19000 they are looking for it?

I was only talking to a relation and he was telling me a work colleague just imported a 2015 model from England for €15 k all in, top spec model.
So that's something to think about.

Clonmel1000

Thanks it is. Hincheys Opel dealer in Garryspillane I haven't a notion how to link it though sorry.

Dia1988

Clonmel1000 wrote: »

Thanks it is. Hincheys Opel dealer in Garryspillane I haven't a notion how to link it though sorry.

Is this the one?

http://www.hinchys.ie/used-cars/Opel/Insignia/SRI-LE/6971088287483841156/

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Clonmel1000 wrote: »

Thanks it is. Hincheys Opel dealer in Garryspillane I haven't a notion how to link it though sorry.

http://www.hinchys.ie/used-cars/Opel/Insignia/SRI-LE/6971088287483841156/

This it? Looks fab car to be fair.

road_high

Those mud flaps look cheap and desperate...why do people do this to nice cars?

listermint

It's either the dirtiest camera lens or the passenger and rear seats have various stains on them.

Clonmel1000

That's her all right looks fab doesent it.

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Clonmel1000 wrote: »

That's her all right looks fab doesent it.

Looks more like dirty seats! Front back and sides look filthy, stuff spilt everywhere.
Was it a family car? Or company car or both? What was in the back!

Dia1988

You'd get this identical one for 18k landed and on Irish reg.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2014-Vauxhall-Insignia-SRI-NAV-VX-LINE-CDTI-ECOFLEX-S-S-Diesel-red-Manual/262771483361?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D38661%26meid%3D958ff8470d2c46b4be6da87ce1ce521d%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D3%26sd%3D262771483361

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Dia1988 wrote: »

You'd get this identical one for 18k landed and on Irish reg.

http://www.hinchys.ie/used-cars/Opel/Insignia/SRI-LE/6971088287483841156/

That's the same car

Dia1988

road_high wrote: »

That's the same car

My faux pas!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2014-Vauxhall-Insignia-SRI-NAV-VX-LINE-CDTI-ECOFLEX-S-S-Diesel-red-Manual/262771483361?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D38661%26meid%3D958ff8470d2c46b4be6da87ce1ce521d%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D3%26sd%3D262771483361

Actually this is a 120bhp and not a 163bhp, so a saving of a 1000e on VRT and 200e tax

Get it landed and registered for 17,000e

Special Circumstances

Clonmel1000 wrote: »

That's her all right looks fab doesent it.

Pull the trigger man. She's a beaut. Them wheels are only handsome.

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Dia1988 wrote: »

My faux pas!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2014-Vauxhall-Insignia-SRI-NAV-VX-LINE-CDTI-ECOFLEX-S-S-Diesel-red-Manual/262771483361?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D38661%26meid%3D958ff8470d2c46b4be6da87ce1ce521d%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D3%26sd%3D262771483361

Wonder are there any Opel models of the same spec already here for the same money? Assuming the OP doesn't want the bother of "importing". That's also a tad older, the one down in Limerick is 142 reg.

Clonmel1000

Thanks for all the replies everyone I'm thinking of taking the plunge with it.

Dia1988

Hmmmm........this one is the 163bhp and it's a grand cheaper.

Get it for 17k euro on Irish plates

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2014-14-VAUXHALL-INSIGNIA-2-0-SRI-VX-LINE-CDTI-ECOFLEX-S-S-5D-160-BHP-DIESEL-/302051954172?hash=item4653b30dfc:g:PhAAAOSwiONYLRAa

cowboyjoe

I've an irish 132 insignia 130 Bhp from new. Got sports pack, 18" alloys etc. Highly recommended. 60k km on clock and it still is very reliable, comfortable and looks great. Love driving long distances in it. In 3 years we've only had tyres replaced, which were a €1,000. Go for it.

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cowboyjoe wrote: »

I've an irish 132 insignia 130 Bhp from new. Got sports pack, 18" alloys etc. Highly recommended. 60k km on clock and it still is very reliable, comfortable and looks great. Love driving long distances in it. In 3 years we've only had tyres replaced, which were a €1,000. Go for it.

Think my one went through a front pair every 20k kms or so. Luckily I wasn't paying myself for those! The 160 may be harder on tyres than the 130.

screamer

Special Circumstances wrote: »

Pull the trigger man. She's a beaut. Them wheels are only handsome.

How a car looks and how they are are totally different. Know if a guy who has one as a reps car brakes jammed and he driving down the motorway. He said it was so scary he refused to drive it again. Also know a mechanic who describes these cars as bags of sh1te. I'd not take a present of one TBH regardless of spec.

mickdw

I'd imagine you would soon get a new or next to new one for a very good price considering there is an all new insignia coming

Clonmel1000

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Those mud flaps look cheap and desperate...why do people do this to nice cars?

Do you mind me asking and being totally clueless here what kind of mudflaps would be good here?

GustavoFring

There isn't any other options with the kit they stick on those. The moulded ones don't fit. So you're left with some random one fits all alternative.

bazz26

The ones fitted on that red Insignia are main dealer fitted afaik so most likely specific to the Insignia.

I live about 15km from that dealer and they are not far from the Limerick/Cork border and they do sell a lot of cars to the locals so would not rule it out being a local car. Can be a good or a bad thing depending on who owned it previously.

Clonmel1000

Its a local car. Took it for a spin yesterday it was beautiful. Really liked it. Thanks for all the replies

Dia1988

GustavoFring wrote: »

There isn't any other options with the kit they stick on those. The moulded ones don't fit. So you're left with some random one fits all alternative.

That's nonsense!

There's fitted ones on this one

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2014-14-VAUXHALL-INSIGNIA-2-0-SRI-VX-LINE-CDTI-ECOFLEX-S-S-5D-160-BHP-DIESEL-/302051954172?hash=item4653b30dfc:g:PhAAAOSwiONYLRAa

Clonmel1000

So could I buy fitted ones?

GustavoFring

Apologies, looked like the pre-facelift LE skirts on it in the dealer pics. There wasn't proper ones for those as they were more tacked on then part of it.

Didn't pay much attention to the links with lower power/worse resale without usable comeback for little saving tbh.

GustavoFring

Clonmel1000 wrote: »

So could I buy fitted ones?

As Dia pointed out yes, but try and get them thrown in on the deal.

Dia1988

GustavoFring wrote: »

Apologies, looked like the pre-facelift LE skirts on it in the dealer pics. There wasn't proper ones for those as they were more tacked on then part of it.

Didn't pay much attention to the links with lower power/worse resale without usable comeback for little saving tbh.

What?

The link is of an identical car with 160bhp and a 2400 euro saving is not to be sniffed at!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2014-14-VAUXHALL-INSIGNIA-2-0-SRI-VX-LINE-CDTI-ECOFLEX-S-S-5D-160-BHP-DIESEL-/302051954172?hash=item4653b30dfc:g:PhAAAOSwiONYLRAa

GustavoFring

Dia1988 wrote: »

What?

The link is of an identical car with 160bhp and a 2400 euro saving is not to be sniffed at!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2014-14-VAUXHALL-INSIGNIA-2-0-SRI-VX-LINE-CDTI-ECOFLEX-S-S-5D-160-BHP-DIESEL-/302051954172?hash=item4653b30dfc:g:PhAAAOSwiONYLRAa

A few things would erode that saving. With VRT it's €17k (€13k for the car plus €4k VRT) but you're excluding travel/ferry. Then when you take into account poorer resale due to the Vauxhall badge and the warranty a main dealer would offer on it here there really is very, very little value in importing one in this instance at least.

bazz26

That Vauxhall looks like it doesn't have the more advanced infotainment system and Sat Nav of the Irish one either.

Clonmel1000

GustavoFring wrote: »

As Dia pointed out yes, but try and get them thrown in on the deal.

How much would they be worth?

R.O.R

bazz26 wrote: »

That Vauxhall looks like it doesn't have the more advanced infotainment system and Sat Nav of the Irish one either.

The Radio in the UK car only comes in the Irish S model. All other Paddy Spec's get the 8" voice controlled Navigation / infotainment system.

GustavoFring

Clonmel1000 wrote: »

How much would they be worth?

Moulded ones can vary. Some are cheap, some are expensive. Looking on eBay about €60 plus fitting.