A mate is looking to buy a Vectra 2.0 turbo (54plate), low mileage, extras - what are they like (claimed 0-60 8.5, 174bhp)?

he's seem 1 for sale but it's over 100 miles away so can't get there till the weekend and the dealer says he'll hold it with a deposit subject to test drive but the mate wants to know if it's a decent car to buy (he's never driven 1) or whether to go for the 2.2 petrol (doesn't want diesel)

any comments?

 

He doesn't want a 2.0l Turbo on a 55 plate does he? We've got one with 28k on it that's for sale as from next week. (We've got a new contracts manager starting that has his own transport) Its a SRI in Silver.

Not sure what the exact figures are for it, but when I drove it, it seemed pretty nippy for sure.

Its based in Essex BTW. I've not decided on what to put it up for yet. But will be happy to price it for a quickish sale if he is interested.

 

A mate has the Signum 2.0 turbo and he loves it. Plenty of power and decent economy, so he claims

 

You have PM

 

do these use the same engines as the old shape astra turbos (thought they were 200bhp)?

 

Replied to your PM.

 

Must be so good, it's a secret

 

No Astra G turbo uses the Z20LET

the 170(ish) bhp version is the Z20LEL

 

ah? - is this more reliable, euro friendly or just cheaper?
don't suppose you know of any problems to look out for?

thanks

 

sorry can't comment on differences between them.

Reading posts on other Vaux forums the Z20LET turbo generally appears to have a lifespan of about 70K miles. The turbo from the 240bhp VXR (Z20LEH) is a common replacement/upgrade.

 

My last astra had almost every part fail just after 60K. I see they haven't moved on that much then

 

im not sure on the vectra turbo but i had the vectra st200 and was a dream to drive, but go on vvoc.com and pm sparkee or andyst but sparkee knows the insides and out of the vectra turbos.

 

lol I'd tell you how good it is, but that would mean your untimely death

Rob, will get some photo's Friday as promised.

 

cheers