Vectra SRI cdti 150 Info needed please

gazcos · 03-01-2010, 03:16 PM

I need an Automatic Diesel car to use as our family car.Ideally i want something a little bit sporty and would really like a Mondeo ST tdci but they never did an Auto version

and unfortunately this is something i cant compromise on . I've found a few of these Vectra SRI cdti 150s for sale and apart from being a non Ford they look quite goodand are available as an auto. Does anyone have any experience of these? I've sussed out that there are two engines available in these, a 120 and a 150 brake but haven't a clue how to tell them apart?
Any info would be good or any suggestions of anything better than the cars I've already mentioned.

Cheers Gaz

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TIFF · 03-01-2010, 03:21 PM

pretty good family sporty disels tbh mate.............and have the auto for you aswell.....cant go wrong

Lloyd · 03-01-2010, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gazcos

I need an Automatic Diesel car to use as our family car.Ideally i want something a little bit sporty and would really like a Mondeo ST tdci but they never did an Auto version

and unfortunately this is something i cant compromise on . I've found a few of these Vectra SRI cdti 150s for sale and apart from being a non Ford they look quite goodand are available as an auto. Does anyone have any experience of these? I've sussed out that there are two engines available in these, a 120 and a 150 brake but haven't a clue how to tell them apart?
Any info would be good or any suggestions of anything better than the cars I've already mentioned.

Cheers Gaz

my mate brian has one,went really well after i remapped it.

Nick Mexi-cos · 03-01-2010, 03:59 PM

Be carefull of Auto Vectra's had a few problems with them " sell cars for a living " They suffer from water getting inside the box and wrecking the electrics in side the box , real shame as they are a great Family car

Nick Mexi-cos · 03-01-2010, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gazcos

I need an Automatic Diesel car to use as our family car.Ideally i want something a little bit sporty and would really like a Mondeo ST tdci but they never did an Auto version

and unfortunately this is something i cant compromise on . I've found a few of these Vectra SRI cdti 150s for sale and apart from being a non Ford they look quite goodand are available as an auto. Does anyone have any experience of these? I've sussed out that there are two engines available in these, a 120 and a 150 brake but haven't a clue how to tell them apart?
Any info would be good or any suggestions of anything better than the cars I've already mentioned.

Cheers Gaz

Badges on the Back like Golf TDI if it got CDTI all in red should be 150bhp but best to check engine numbers to confirm

RichieST · 03-01-2010, 04:05 PM

My sister's husband has one. He says it does exactly what it says on the tin cheaply, reliabley-ish and safe. No character to it though, just a boring tool for getting you about! He has had issues with siezing handbrakes on more than one occasion with it, not sure if its a common issue?

BLACKCOS · 03-01-2010, 04:09 PM

Ive got a 2.2 dti sri vertra lloyd remapped it and it goes like very well 60miles to the gallon on the motorway around 50 ish round the town. sisters got the 1.9 cdti sri and it goes well for being standard.

gazcos · 03-01-2010, 05:21 PM

Thanks very much for the answers above, all very interesting. I need to replace our Saab 95 Aero Estate,it struggles to get above 19mpg with me driving LOL

gazcos · 03-01-2010, 09:11 PM

bttt

XRdodgybird · 03-01-2010, 09:16 PM

I know someone who works for a leasing company and he told us to go for a Vectra over the Mondeo, says the 1.9 ones are the ones to go for.

Ke1th · 03-01-2010, 09:27 PM

I've got Vectra C estate 1.9 120. Had a few niggles but think it's a good family car, I've heard the 120 is the one to go for BTW. Have a look at Vectra C - http://www.vectra-c.com/forum/

cozzfather · 03-01-2010, 09:34 PM

i have had loads of vectra sri 2.2 sri dti's,yes you can get them in auto but i steer clear of them as they don't sell well in auto guise,a nice sensible manual is a good seller though.

i have at the mo a 2.2 dti sri that does nearly 60mpg,it runs bio diesel at 95p a ltr too. i would like to know exactly how much waft a chipped one has and does it give them a better kick up the arse ???

ps i know a bloke who has around a hundred vectra taxis that he jockeys to other drivers who can't afford the car and running costs in one hit,he tells me that the 6 speed manual boxes in vectras are shit compared to the 5spd and won't do the big miles the same reliably.

i have had vectra dti's with huge miles too and they have worked fine,biggest problem of all is a fuck up with the diesel pump.

mozzy · 04-01-2010, 07:30 AM

i would not touch the 1900 cdti engine just down to the fact that its a fiat engine. one of my workmates has recently changed career after 27 years a vauxhall mechanic and he has told me all kinds of horror stories re the 1900 cdti, some of which vauxhall have even asked people to keep uiet about certain issues and offered sweetners to do so, ie free servicing etc. they go like stink but have no drivintg character at all they are dull and boring and imo uncomfortable there are much better cars for the money

CosworthGuy · 04-01-2010, 12:30 PM

they also do the elite in a 150 estate as my mate has just got one and its auto but he's not a fan of diesels and also has a 3.2 elite auto. dont think he minds about fuel economy thats why he has the petrol. the estate may be for sale in the future as dont think he needs two cars

03-01-2010, 03:21 PM	#2
TIFF Chasing Radders Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: WARWICK Posts: 36,444 Rep Power: 45	pretty good family sporty disels tbh mate.............and have the auto for you aswell.....cant go wrong __________________ BMW E39 530D SPORT.............. REMAPPED TO 230BHP AND 500NM TORQUE........

03-01-2010, 04:05 PM	#6
RichieST 10K+ Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 12,465 Rep Power: 20	My sister's husband has one. He says it does exactly what it says on the tin cheaply, reliabley-ish and safe. No character to it though, just a boring tool for getting you about! He has had issues with siezing handbrakes on more than one occasion with it, not sure if its a common issue? __________________

03-01-2010, 09:16 PM	#10
XRdodgybird Praise the XR! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mirfield, West Yorkshire Posts: 3,911 Rep Power: 12	I know someone who works for a leasing company and he told us to go for a Vectra over the Mondeo, says the 1.9 ones are the ones to go for. __________________ Sarah XR Owners Club Northern Branch Secretary "you can't educate sh1t, its pointless trying"

03-01-2010, 09:27 PM	#11
Ke1th Part of the Furniture Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dunfermline Posts: 181 Rep Power: 6	I've got Vectra C estate 1.9 120. Had a few niggles but think it's a good family car, I've heard the 120 is the one to go for BTW. Have a look at Vectra C - http://www.vectra-c.com/forum/ __________________

03-01-2010, 09:34 PM	#12
cozzfather C.R.E.A.M. Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: CHESHIRE ENGLAND Posts: 4,562 Rep Power: 11	i have had loads of vectra sri 2.2 sri dti's,yes you can get them in auto but i steer clear of them as they don't sell well in auto guise,a nice sensible manual is a good seller though. i have at the mo a 2.2 dti sri that does nearly 60mpg,it runs bio diesel at 95p a ltr too. i would like to know exactly how much waft a chipped one has and does it give them a better kick up the arse ??? ps i know a bloke who has around a hundred vectra taxis that he jockeys to other drivers who can't afford the car and running costs in one hit,he tells me that the 6 speed manual boxes in vectras are shit compared to the 5spd and won't do the big miles the same reliably. i have had vectra dti's with huge miles too and they have worked fine,biggest problem of all is a fuck up with the diesel pump. __________________ 1992 Homologation German Spec Big Turbo Wolf Escort Cosworth.Fastest Rarest Wolf Escort Cosworth in the UK

03-01-2010, 03:59 PM	#4
Nick Mexi-cos Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hanging Around Sarf London Posts: 51 Rep Power: 9	Be carefull of Auto Vectra's had a few problems with them " sell cars for a living " They suffer from water getting inside the box and wrecking the electrics in side the box , real shame as they are a great Family car

03-01-2010, 04:09 PM	#7
BLACKCOS Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: birmingham Posts: 901 Rep Power: 9	Ive got a 2.2 dti sri vertra lloyd remapped it and it goes like very well 60miles to the gallon on the motorway around 50 ish round the town. sisters got the 1.9 cdti sri and it goes well for being standard.

03-01-2010, 05:21 PM	#8
gazcos I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 1,399 Rep Power: 10	Thanks very much for the answers above, all very interesting. I need to replace our Saab 95 Aero Estate,it struggles to get above 19mpg with me driving LOL

03-01-2010, 09:11 PM	#9
gazcos I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 1,399 Rep Power: 10	bttt

04-01-2010, 07:30 AM	#13
mozzy Ford for life Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,770 Rep Power: 0	i would not touch the 1900 cdti engine just down to the fact that its a fiat engine. one of my workmates has recently changed career after 27 years a vauxhall mechanic and he has told me all kinds of horror stories re the 1900 cdti, some of which vauxhall have even asked people to keep uiet about certain issues and offered sweetners to do so, ie free servicing etc. they go like stink but have no drivintg character at all they are dull and boring and imo uncomfortable there are much better cars for the money

04-01-2010, 12:30 PM	#14
CosworthGuy 3dr Cosworth owner 1986 Ford Sierra Cosworth Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 1,633 Rep Power: 6	they also do the elite in a 150 estate as my mate has just got one and its auto but he's not a fan of diesels and also has a 3.2 elite auto. dont think he minds about fuel economy thats why he has the petrol. the estate may be for sale in the future as dont think he needs two cars

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