before we left the yard we checked the oil, dip stick was clean/dry.
mistake by any simpleton ? NO . got it home checked oil no probs. driving a month now it leaks from the crank shaft says my grease monkey, just take out the engine & gearbox while you're their replace clutch it`s going to get messy in there, oh by the way did you know this is not the original engine of this car, YE WHAT!, aye the markings don't match up musta came from a scrap yard this one, god knows who died behind this ONE.
4 or 5 hundred will fix it same price as the car.

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what a van have it 2 years runs on air totally reliable 1.3cdti engine loads of poke only down side is space in the back for a van is restricted other than that its fab and reliable

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Very underrated cars.. amazing on fuel with bags of room and very comfortable. Quirky shape with an overall good finish. Mega easy to park with fantastic visibility.

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i had fault after fault after fault with this car boot broke,clutch went,flywheel went,starter motor went,alternator went,and now the bearings in the gear box are going total rubbish cars and i know a few friends who are having problems with there insignia,s

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Brilliant family car so I'm getting another would recommend to anyone so easy to run and handling is fantastic

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2.0cdti elite - Owned car for two years now and love it more every time I drive it. Great reliability, low running costs-average 46 mpg and strong performance for a large family car.Best tip: Parking sensors front and rear

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Having driven a 03 1.7dti Astra for around 4 years I can look back and say that compared to most modern stuff I've owned the Astra was a good servant. Sure it is bland and gutless and no one will ever compliment you on your choice of car but on the other hand it will be dependable and functional. My model was the LS 5dr. There weren't that many toys, I think electric front windows were about as flash as it got. The only biggish thing to go on the car was the alternator, costing around £200 to put right. Everything else was straight forward wear and tear and servicing. The diesel engine is dead as a dodo but as it doesn't have a turbo you don't have a fear of an impending wallet bursting bill. MPG was decent, mostly early 50's. I don't think I'll ever look back and remember those Astra days as the best driving times in my life but they were some of the most trouble free. Don't start me on the modern Vauxhall diesels though..

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One of the best cars I've owned. Low running cost low insurance and never stepped a foot wrong. The car is a pleasure to drive and has plenty of power to put down. The car also has some great features and beautifully styled inside and out.

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Terrific car, cheap to run, very reliable, plenty of room for a family, love mine, never had any trouble in the 3 years i have had mine

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Good reliable family car and value for money.. Driving a 2006 xafira active for 6 years and very reluctant to sell as i encountered no problems with car.. Would recommend for families :-)

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The SRI insignia is a vast improvement from the Vectra SRI. The whole package is great, from driving to style and looks! Great car and a great price in the nearly new and second hand market.

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Had two Zafiras, the first was 2.0 diesel (great car) unfortunately crashed it. Then bough a 1.6 petrol. Not as economical or as nippy when full load. 7 seats all have plenty of room, used it ferrying two teenage daughters and mates. Then when seats are dropped loads of space, used to take daughters stuff to uni. Petrol does about 38 mph tax is £260 per year. Had no major problems just usual wear and tear.

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nothing but trouble with this car electical problems constantly , worst MPG i have ever had , i would never buy a vauxhall again , unfortunatley i have to stick this one out for an other couple of years , lesson learned ,stay away from these cars

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We've had our 1.6 petrol manual Zafira since it was 3 years old (ex-Motability car). 70,000 miles in 5 years and still on original clutch, and exhaust. It does about 38 mpg, which isn't bad for a big car. Running costs have been minimal - timing belt / water pump, tyres, brake pads etc. The AC has packed up, probably needs a new condensor but we can live without it - it wasn't great when working anyway. It doesn't rattle or leak. My wife loves it, great family car which we plan to hold on to for as long as we can.

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whats to say really,reliable,solid,comfy to drive,loads of room ..i owned my vectra for around two years and sadly sold it a while back(moved to citroen)but its time now to start looking for another before they disapear for good...why buy your over priced and over rated vw/audi when vauxhall (in my eyes) are built just as well than any passat/golf/jetta

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Having owned and drove a number these cavaliers over the years they are good going car and proves the point that there is still some good examples of them about today.

Parts are cheap, can do big millage with out any major issues, and still get the looks from the people who always wanted or had one when they where younger.

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Firstly i have a reason for giving a good Score as i sell mostly Zafira's but this is not a sales pitch.The best thing i can say is Value For Money,and that is both petrol and Diesel versions.Most practical in regards to quick seat adjustment and the middle set on a sliding rail is excellent for extra boot space.1.9 Diesel has some minor issues (egr Valves,Flywheels)but then again every modern diesel car has the same issues and at least they are not a total fortune to get fixed.New 1.7 diesel is a big improvement.Petrols go for 1.6 as 1.8 can be a bit thirsty .Overall having sold 100s of these i can only highly praise them as not an alternative to the overpriced Ford and VW equivelents but as a much smarter and wiser investment which wont break the bank.

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This is a fantatic car- have had it for 6 years and has only cost me a new exhaust and tyres! It passed its MOT 5 years running with no work done- I'm actually just about to buy another one- 1999 model with at least power steering lol!!! Such an enjoyable drive and nippy for age!

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great running car never had any troble with mine recomend them to anyone, great for first time drivers ect

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