RE: Vauxhall Vectra VXR estate | The Brave Pill

[benzinbob]

ahenners said:

VXR days were awesome, I miss them. Had plenty of fun on various circuits in the Corsas and Astra's mainly. Insignia felt a bit bargey for me but agree quite decent cars.

Nicest alloys ever on them Insignias. I like a white Nurburgring Astra too, I think they look boss

[Jon_S_Rally]

The comments are exactly what you would expect, but the price doesn't seem that outlandish for a VXR. As someone else said, evo ran one for a while and spoke very highly of it. I remember a friend having a Vectra C (albeit a diesel) and it was noticeably more refined than a MK3 Mondeo, albeit not as good to drive.

The timing chains can be an issue on these, and it's an expensive fix, and I'm not sure if they suffer the same gearbox issues of a lot of Vauxhalls of this vintage?

It's not something I would buy personally but, if you like a fast Vauxhall, I don't think I would begrudge anyone having one. It's more interesting than a lot of other stuff out there. The interior hasn't aged that well, but there's still a lot to like.

[pSyCoSiS]

Good power train, but that looks too chavtastic. I prefer the SOTW for a quarter of this price (although that will be more of a brave pill than this!).

[helix402]

s m said:

Most people do

The car enthusiasts will know though!

I remember it now with the help of Google. Seems the ST200 was a Ford and and a Vauxhall.

[Baileyk]

HocusPocus said:

Biggest brave pill for the prospective new owner is telling his mates he's paid 6k for a 13 year old mildly quick Vectra.....but it is VXR, really.

Took the words straight out of my mouth.

[Gecko1978]

Baileyk said:

HocusPocus said:

Biggest brave pill for the prospective new owner is telling his mates he's paid 6k for a 13 year old mildly quick Vectra.....but it is VXR, really.

Took the words straight out of my mouth.

If you wanted a quick, cheap easte to throw you MTB in the back or do tip runs and eat up motorways, this might fit the bill....but Tax, awful interior, and a thirst is likely to make an alternative derv pumper much better bet. Rare can be special it can also be special needs this feels like the latter

[matchmaker]

My son had one. Nice car, but expensive to run. Far better to drive than the Astra VXR which he had before.

[MDMA .]

I quite like them. Nearly bought one once. It would have to be silver or blue though for me. Standard wheels, SS exhaust and a stage 1 remap (gains 100bhp in the mid range).

[Hub]

Shortos said:

Not a bad Shed of The Week....oh.

I have to say I don't remember there being an estate version of these.

It isn't ever going to be a desirable classic though is it? Too obscure and not well liked as a brand or model. There might be the odd enthusiast about, but it is a hard sell at that price and with really awful wheels!

[Augustus Windsock]

s m said:

helix402 said:

s m said:

Always fancied an ST200 Vectra with the APs and LSD - always pick that over the Mondeo

I thought the ST200 was a Mondeo?

Most people do

The car enthusiasts will know though!

Super Touring, 2.5V6, 200bhp, Irmsher stuff on it, Speedline wheels, AP brakes, LSD, Recaros etc.
Those that know, know..

[ex vaux dealer]

We had a Supertouring in the showroom brand new, lovely car that and the original 2.5 Gsi proper bespoke toys. The 2.6 Gsi was just a Sri V6 with a body kit.

[NGRhodes]

IRC these are bigger but weight the same as same engined 9-3s.

[alorotom]

Augustus Windsock said:

s m said:

helix402 said:

s m said:

Always fancied an ST200 Vectra with the APs and LSD - always pick that over the Mondeo

I thought the ST200 was a Mondeo?

Most people do

The car enthusiasts will know though!

Super Touring, 2.5V6, 200bhp, Irmsher stuff on it, Speedline wheels, AP brakes, LSD, Recaros etc.
Those that know, know..

My dad had a SuperTouring (traded a Sapphy cosworth for it) and was quite into car shows and the “scene” and I’ve never once heard it referred to as an “ST”

[Its Just Adz]

alorotom said:

Its not wildly priced at all - given similar VXRs on AT with double the miles for only a smidge cheaper and similar (and marginally higher) upto £1k more.

Not shocked at the scorn for a vauxhall here though - the derision for the brand is constant.

As a household we at one point had his and hers VXRs (Astra and Corsa) and they were great.

The Vectra VXR is massively rare for a real one, yes this would be more desirable with the correct wheels but they arent a bad steer at all.

I've had a few, all older Vauxhalls though, so certainly not against the brand.

I just can't get on with the newer ones.

[georgeyboy12345]

The main killer with these is the tax. Could not stomach that. If it were half that and had standard wheels it’d be a decent buy for someone (not me though).

[s m]

alorotom said:

My dad had a SuperTouring (traded a Sapphy cosworth for it) and was quite into car shows and the “scene” and I’ve never once heard it referred to as an “ST”

Really, I’ve quite often heard them referred to as ST200s both on Migweb and the Vectra board
Certainly if you refer to them as an ST200 they will know what you mean. Indeed it does stand for Super Touring, just as the Ford ST stands for Sport Technologies or RS stands for Rallye Sport - a lot of people shorten it though

What’s in a name eh!

Edited by s m on Saturday 12th June 19:36

[Johnnytheboy]

PH journos using the word 'stock': it's the end times.

[Dombilano]

Burn it. Horrid carbuncle of vauxhall trash. On non standard wheels too, ridiculous price

[pigeyman]

I'd get a Saab 9-3 estate with the same engine for just over half the money. Probably handles better and doesn't make you look like a bit of a tt.

[Eazy71]

In these days of ludicrous prices being asked for anything remotely “interesting”, I find this strangely alluring! Does this make me a bad person??