Vauxhall Insignia VXR..
Discussion
Haven't had much love for many Vauxhalls in the last few years I have to say, and models such as the Insignia (I liked to refer to it as the Insignifica) did nothing to further my feelings about where they were going.
But I have to say, was taking a walk into town earlier today and saw an Insignia VXR parked up and it was handsome and purposeful enough that it made me stop in my tracks and have a good look at it. I could tell it was a version of the Insignia but couldn't quite bring myself to believe it... very nice looking car, and had some fairly serious sized Brembo stoppers at front suggesting it must pack a reasonable powerplant. Off to go do some research on them now!
But I have to say, was taking a walk into town earlier today and saw an Insignia VXR parked up and it was handsome and purposeful enough that it made me stop in my tracks and have a good look at it. I could tell it was a version of the Insignia but couldn't quite bring myself to believe it... very nice looking car, and had some fairly serious sized Brembo stoppers at front suggesting it must pack a reasonable powerplant. Off to go do some research on them now!
rottie102 said:
...or you could get a PROPER Vauxhall VXR 
^ This, I couldn't justify spending that much money on a hot Vauxhall without it being a VXR8..The Insignia is supposed to be (for the sector and the current market) a decent contender, if a bit dull and disconnected. A step below the Audi/BMW/Merc offerings, but only one step now. A lot better than the Vectra, by all accounts, and they do sound nice and hooligan-y, but I'll let a driver/owner carry on
danyeates said:
The one I saw was in white too... So you can buy one of these packing 320BHP for virtually the same price as a Golf R. Hmm.... that'd be a tough one I have to say!
5,000 miles and one year old.. and 1/3 off RRP already!
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2115935.htm
That's some pretty hefty depreciation!
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2115935.htm
That's some pretty hefty depreciation!
I'm glad folks are sharing the love for these then, and that I'm not just going nuts! To be fair though they are only £5,000 cheaper than an Audi S4 when new though I suspect standard equipment on these would be significantly better than the Audi..
Nice RS4 style Recaro's, big Brembo brakes...
Think they look phenomenal in white as well. Not as keen on them in blue.
Nice RS4 style Recaro's, big Brembo brakes...
Think they look phenomenal in white as well. Not as keen on them in blue.
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