Are there any external signs to show it's the 150bhp variant and not the 120bhp version? So far the only thing I can think of is that the "TI" on the badge on the back is in red instead of silver.

I'm asking because there are loads on the Autotrader that say 150bhp but when you check with the DVLA or Autotrader's own search, they show up as 120bhp.

I don't want to buy something that has been advertised as something it isn't.

 

Yes the TI on a 150 is red and the 120 silver. Easily changed though. Easiest way is to check the service booklet (as it will be written in there) or check the emmissions data on the log book 159G/KM = 120 165G/KM = 150 TBH i've driven both and there is hardly any difference!!

 

Cheers!

To be honest I'm not buying a diesel for it's performance (I have a 340bhp/355lb/ft sti for that) so not too bothered if it's the 150 or 120bhp - just as long as they are advertising the right car.

 

I have the 120bhp Vectra and last week hired the 150bhp Vectra. While the overall performance is hardly noticeable the 150bhp is so so smooth to drive compared to my 120bhp.

On Vectras easiest way to get the 150bhp one is get the SRi.

 

dont be so sure, DTuk has a offer on for its magic box atm there only 130 quid, ups the 150 bhp to just 200bhp but torque is stupid while still retaining its MPG,
these are a cracking engine.

 

Thanks for the info.

Funnily enough it's the SRi we're looking at. Not many estates around though.

We need one for the Rottweiler's cage.

 

Now I would be well up for a bit of that but I'd have to convince the missus as it's her car.

 

Didn't some of these suffer from turbo/engine trouble?

Someone who used to post on here Matte i think he was called had one and the engine failed after something like 30 something thousand miles

 

You can also pop the bonnet up, 8v 120ps engines have the oil cap on the left hand side of the engine when you look into it, 16v 120/150 ps engines have the oil cap on the right hand side of the engine, (its the better engine), but very reliable, in pretty much everything that isnt german, strong as hell as you can see with the tuned 888 cars on the 16v engines (no uprated internals etc, just mapped) and your looking at 40mpg in town and 50+ at 70-80mph

Tony

 

^^^ Is that the same engine that is in the Alfa's/Fiat's/Saabs?

 

Yep

 

Its actually a Fiat engine

Tony

 

Bought this today:









The dealer gave us £500 over the trade in value for the Corsa it replaces too.

Thanks for all your help.

 

Nice did you end up with the 120 or 150 in the end?

Tony

 

150.

Although all the insurance websites have it as a 120.

 

Dont worry too much, mine comes up as 120/150 but for a vectra just pop the bonnet, 8v 120 oil cap on left, 16v 150 its on the right

Tony

 

It was on the right as you stand at the front of the car looking in IIRC. Not collecting it til Saturday so I can't double check and the grey matter is struggling these days but I'm 99% sure that's where it was.

45mpg+ here we come!