Why are Insignia's so cheap?

[gman88667733]

Not sure if I'm missing something obvious, but a chap at work has a 2010 insignia and other than a new clutch (he tows) it seems fine.
I've seen prices for 2010 estates as low as £2000 which seems crazy to me.
Are there some inherent faults that they all suffer? Or are they just bargain cars?

When my 1.9tdi Octavia throws any issues, I'd be tempted by one of those. Are the manuals better than the autos?
Cheers

[gman88667733]

Surely a well serviced example would be okay though?
If the manual isn't great, what's the auto like?

[gman88667733]

I can't find anything else for £2500-£3000 that seems like a better deal really.
Are the dpfs problematic?
Just had another look online and found a 2013 automatic that looks fully loaded, with full service history and 1 owner and 148k miles that sold for £2950. Even though the mileage is high, that is dirt cheap

Edited by gman88667733 on Friday 16th November 19:54

[gman88667733]

For the money though, is it worth the compromise?

[gman88667733]

What is the fuel economy like on one of those?
Had a quick look and can't find any 2010+ for under 4k

[gman88667733]

By compromise, I mean the points mentioned above

Edited by gman88667733 on Friday 16th November 20:46

[gman88667733]

Any opinion on auto Vs manual with these? Current drive a DSG and fed up with it. I do enjoy a good auto though. It'd be a bit of a workhorse and probably get very muddy and dirty.
High mileage doesn't put me off, our Sorento is on 130k and runs well.
I probably don't do enough miles for the diesel, but we do longer trips occasionally, would that be enough?
Chap at work just takes it for a blast up the dual carriageway if the light comes on