nick_sri
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a mate of mine is thinking of gettin a vectra diesel. looking to spent 3k max and he dosnt want and smallest engine would be 2.2 (maybe 2.0 if was a good deal). looking to see the pros and cons of some models ? 1.9 cdti or a sri or elite would be what hes looking for . and advice or what the best model is would be great
cheers
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Joe
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I'd go for the 2.0 dti to be honest, they are pretty bullet proof. The 2.2 dti isn't much quicker to justify getting one of them and the 1.9 would be a money pit for £3k imo.
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nick_sri
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cheers mate
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jungle
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3k wont get much of a derv vectra tbh
all seem higher up the price range when we where looking for a vectra
most go fro 4k up.....
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nick_sri
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been looking at models 02-05 ish , high mileage 110k+ theres quite alot
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deano87
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I'd consider an Astra 2.0DTi.
Same engine. Smaller car. Should be quicker.
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nick_sri
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i said this to him as well , hes not really after performace , just something thats comfterable but if he needs to overtake someone its there .
[Edited on 15-10-2009 by nick_sri]
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deano87
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Why bother getting an Vectra then? An Astra will be just as comfy imho.
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jungle
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cause vectra's are pimp 
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Ste
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I had a 150bhp 19cdti elite and it was a beast. Until this happened
I would rather lose by a mile because i built my own car, than win by an inch because someone else built it for me.
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dannymccann
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Dont go for the older DTi engine like I have (2.0 / 1.7 / 2.2) they are very slow considering the size of the engine. Spend extra and get the newer tech CDTi's, the 1.9Ti is the best of the engines
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whitter45
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2.0 DTI is the worst one of the range - terrible fuel pump issues
2.2 is noisey
try and get a 1.9 in 120 or 150 format
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dannymccann
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quote:
Originally posted by whitter45
2.0 DTI is the worst one of the range - terrible fuel pump issues
Go on  
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whitter45
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or is it the 2.2
all I know is if you look on the vectra forums there is a particular derv that they use which is terrible
I am sure its the 2.0 DTI
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John
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The engine is good but the fuel pumps are mega expensive.
He won't get a 1.9 as said, 2.0 is a good choice.
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Joe
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1.9's have plenty of issues aswell and if you can get one for £3k (i can't be bothered looking) then it will be a nail.
[Edited on 15-10-2009 by Joe]
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dannymccann
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Ive read on Astra Sport the fuel pumps can go but it seems to be on a certain model (of fuel pump, either the Bosch or a different one) and because its all built in together thats where the cost comes from, ive not really looked into it tbh.
Hope fine doesnt fail anytime soon, I would just scrap it and buy another one, Astra 2.0DTis are really cheap now, plenty of old shape Vec's on AT with the engine as well
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jungle
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2.2 dti's are the pish one's like i said above good luck finding a 1.9 cdti for 3k cause they hold there value quite well even at 4k the miles they have down will be thru the roof 
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Corsa_Sport21
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Up your budget just a tad and you can pick up a 3.2 Gsi.
My old man got 1 few months back its awesome.Pulls like fuk,just wants to go.
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ryzer
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i used to have the veccy with the early version of the Dti, god it was a right pain in the arse, hose went in the fuel pump, the part was literally 95p, 2.5hours labour to fit. not impressed. fixed that and then the oil pump decided to not work anymore. so that was that
you have to work them hard to go anywhere though
was fantastic on diesel though!
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nick_sri
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cheers for all the comments , i have found a few 1.9 cdti in the 3k price range , all pushing 120+ miles though . the 2.0 dtis are everywhere so many for sale , now i can see why lol
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John
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As long as the pump is working I wouldn't worry about it.
From what I know about them the pump failures aren't age or mileage related, it just happens.
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whitter45
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quote:
Originally posted by nick_sri
cheers for all the comments , i have found a few 1.9 cdti in the 3k price range , all pushing 120+ miles though . the 2.0 dtis are everywhere so many for sale , now i can see why lol
guy at work did over 120k in years in his
Worked a treat
Another guy pushed just over 90k in 3 years in an A4 2.0 TDi and may god did he have trouble
over 70k and it just started going wrong
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