I also have a 64 plate Insignia Elite. Got it at 51k and is now at 68k without no major issues apart from a clicking clutch pedal when the car was warm. Pedal box replaced and the issue came back. Mines remapped and runs like a dream. Get on average 58 mpg and that's mostly motorway. Mines a ecoflex model and if I could change something it would to get one without the ecoflex gear box. To many gear chances for my liking
@@Edvard.Munchkin org 140 now 195. It's not as big as a increase as it sounds. Sure you feel that pull once the turbo spools and certainly feels fast in the mid band but it's also alot of car to shift. It's on 93k now with high motorway usage and only been serviced and needs a glow plug replacing.
@@hal752 Yeah I've also done a glow plug on mine, and I've a new clutch and flywheel, I've got a bit more miles though mine is on about 130,000, and it's also a 140. I don't think I'll bother I don't want to wreck it, especially that now the engine miles are getting high
Good review as always. Used to work for Opel myself and even though I'm a VAG fanatic at heart, I still believe Opel/Vauxhall are the best value and reliable cars on the market. The Insignia touchpad is rubbish and it was thankfully removed during a model year change of 2015 and replaced with a coin tray. (not surprisingly 1 or 2 customers still went mad to discover theirs didnt have it) and we had to retrofit it. I will say though if you are left handed or for those driving on the left, the touchpad actually works very well (I tried working it from the passenger side and it actually works well)
As a company car driver,I have lost count of the times I have collected my car from a main dealer. Then had to walk back in to reception to ask if they wouldn't mind stamping the service booklet. Nice spec insignia,and resale red. Won't be in stock for long I bet.
honestly, the sheer incompetence of some garages drives me insane, you pay them £100 an hour and they can't even get stamping your service book right, so what chance have you got that they've followed the servicing schedule correctly
From going from and Audi A5 that I loved I had a Vauxhall as a courtesy car and loved every minute of it glad to say I’m going to pick my insignia up in a week after it’s been MOTed and valeted
I used to dislike Vauxhall I was giving one of these as a courtesy car and within 3 months I went out and bought one I've had my Vauxhall Insignia now for 2 years I had the car on 13000 now the car is on 86000 of had no troubles it's been very reliable it's even been remapped and I've had no troubles gearbox engine everything is perfect still drive that is brand new. I've driven the car across Europe I've been to the Nurburgring race track in Germany. The insigina it good vauhall for money especially the ellite trim which is what I have
Exactly what I did I have an elite nav 2.0 turbo remapped and it’s a big comfortable vw gti destroyer absolutely love it her names Betsy and I can’t imagine life without her lol
I'm looking to buy that model 2014 2.0 cdti 140hp 145000km. But a bid affraid as it seems to be a corporate car so the driver probably didn't care much, it has no service history, it has plenty of options. It's on auctions so i hope to get it cheap to have some room to fix the eventual problems. Will try to get it at 6500-7000€, i'll probably not go higher, front tires need to be replaced as they've failled the tech. check.
2 point memory seat, husband and wife or whatever they call themselves now days? Love it. Speaks how it is. "probably on face book!" 😂Your definitely over 45 years of age. Love your videos. Down to earth and honest reviews. Keep up the good work 👍
Just bought a 64 plate vauxhall insignia techline cdti eco s/s. Lovely car, although i would have to disagree about the sound system, it's awful. The worst sounding stereo i have ever heard in a car. Had an 07 Mondeo, which i loved and the Sony system in that was exceptionally good. The Sound of the stereo in the Insignia is very poor, imo.
Hi barrie great video, just a question, i have an 18 plate insignia grand sport auto and under the driver and passenger seats there is a device that resembles a tape measure, square black and yellow and they are attached, do you know what these is ?
Paul Ward would imagine if they are both the same and on both front seats i would think they will have something to do with the seat airbags or seatbelt pre tensioners
@@frederic6998 No, got hassle with the Dealer so went through the small claim court. I was told by one guy that oil seals can cause problems and should be changed. I was told by dealer they had changed an oil gasket seal but car then had oil pressure issues This car had had a lot of owners and no service history so lesson learned.
A man after my own heart, it wrecks my head when I ask did you stamp the book & they have to go check it. It should be done all the boxes ticked with what they have done go stacking shelves if you cant do it right but then you might find your cornflakes in the freezer section 🤭
There is of course no such thing as an electronic handbrake. The car has an electric handbrake. Yes, the manufacturers call it electronic, but that does not make it right.
hi barry i hope your ok,family ok,a great insignia review,there value and cheap to buy i used to have a insignia 2.0 cdti sports tourer in spec elite its a lovely car indeed,i love all your car reviews because your honest and really passionate about cars like i am,😬,all the best,top fella ,take care,
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I also have a 64 plate Insignia Elite. Got it at 51k and is now at 68k without no major issues apart from a clicking clutch pedal when the car was warm. Pedal box replaced and the issue came back. Mines remapped and runs like a dream. Get on average 58 mpg and that's mostly motorway. Mines a ecoflex model and if I could change something it would to get one without the ecoflex gear box. To many gear chances for my liking
What's the original horsepower and the horsepower now after remap? I've a 2014 and want to remap it but afraid of damaging it
@@Edvard.Munchkin org 140 now 195. It's not as big as a increase as it sounds. Sure you feel that pull once the turbo spools and certainly feels fast in the mid band but it's also alot of car to shift. It's on 93k now with high motorway usage and only been serviced and needs a glow plug replacing.
@@hal752 Yeah I've also done a glow plug on mine, and I've a new clutch and flywheel, I've got a bit more miles though mine is on about 130,000, and it's also a 140. I don't think I'll bother I don't want to wreck it, especially that now the engine miles are getting high
@@Edvard.Munchkin completely understand. Engine wise they seem to have decent reliability.
@@hal752 Yes I've put 55,000 miles on mine in two years and no problem except boost pipe and glow plug
First salesman to tell the truth about fuel consumption. Not just reading off Official Figures.
I always think large family cars suit auto better.
Did he say 18mpg ? Fffff
@@jonhsmith5916 88
Good review as always. Used to work for Opel myself and even though I'm a VAG fanatic at heart, I still believe Opel/Vauxhall are the best value and reliable cars on the market. The Insignia touchpad is rubbish and it was thankfully removed during a model year change of 2015 and replaced with a coin tray. (not surprisingly 1 or 2 customers still went mad to discover theirs didnt have it) and we had to retrofit it. I will say though if you are left handed or for those driving on the left, the touchpad actually works very well (I tried working it from the passenger side and it actually works well)
I couldn't use it, every time I tried to I went over a bump and clicked on the wrong thing, ah Opels, the good old days !!!!!!!
As a company car driver,I have lost count of the times I have collected my car from a main dealer.
Then had to walk back in to reception to ask if they wouldn't mind stamping the service booklet.
Nice spec insignia,and resale red.
Won't be in stock for long I bet.
honestly, the sheer incompetence of some garages drives me insane, you pay them £100 an hour and they can't even get stamping your service book right, so what chance have you got that they've followed the servicing schedule correctly
From going from and Audi A5 that I loved I had a Vauxhall as a courtesy car and loved every minute of it glad to say I’m going to pick my insignia up in a week after it’s been MOTed and valeted
I like the Insignias
I used to dislike Vauxhall I was giving one of these as a courtesy car and within 3 months I went out and bought one I've had my Vauxhall Insignia now for 2 years I had the car on 13000 now the car is on 86000 of had no troubles it's been very reliable it's even been remapped and I've had no troubles gearbox engine everything is perfect still drive that is brand new. I've driven the car across Europe I've been to the Nurburgring race track in Germany. The insigina it good vauhall for money especially the ellite trim which is what I have
Yep i think they are great value for money, and the Elite has everything that you could want
Yep
Exactly what I did I have an elite nav 2.0 turbo remapped and it’s a big comfortable vw gti destroyer absolutely love it her names Betsy and I can’t imagine life without her lol
very good barrie . looks even better today because got a new laptop hd acer .my retail shopping done today lol ive earned it all week .
Excellent, will try to make better quality videos :-)
I'm looking to buy that model 2014 2.0 cdti 140hp 145000km.
But a bid affraid as it seems to be a corporate car so the driver probably didn't care much, it has no service history, it has plenty of options. It's on auctions so i hope to get it cheap to have some room to fix the eventual problems. Will try to get it at 6500-7000€, i'll probably not go higher, front tires need to be replaced as they've failled the tech. check.
Great value used, even the new shape Insignia grand sport can now be picked up at bargain prices.
Keep up the good work.
2 point memory seat, husband and wife or whatever they call themselves now days? Love it. Speaks how it is. "probably on face book!" 😂Your definitely over 45 years of age. Love your videos. Down to earth and honest reviews. Keep up the good work 👍
kawasaki z750 thanks for watching 😎
I was looking at a 2014 model as well & was wondering whether to buy to upgrade from my 2010 Mondeo !
aim for 2015+ second half of 2014 they got a few upgrades like android auto compatibility
Fantastic footage and review 👏
I have the 2015 elite sports tourer I love it
very good video have you got loads of cams are you getting any citreon ds 4 in stock im looking for one
Just bought a 64 plate vauxhall insignia techline cdti eco s/s. Lovely car, although i would have to disagree about the sound system, it's awful. The worst sounding stereo i have ever heard in a car. Had an 07 Mondeo, which i loved and the Sony system in that was exceptionally good. The Sound of the stereo in the Insignia is very poor, imo.
thats strange, i like my music and it sounds pretty good in the ones i have driven, have you checked the settings?
Sadly, must agree (Bose). Has some metallic overlay in the sound. Particularly noticeable on classical music.
Hi barrie great video, just a question, i have an 18 plate insignia grand sport auto and under the driver and passenger seats there is a device that resembles a tape measure, square black and yellow and they are attached, do you know what these is ?
Paul Ward would imagine if they are both the same and on both front seats i would think they will have something to do with the seat airbags or seatbelt pre tensioners
@@BarrieCrampton thanks for the reply barrie 👍
Excellent review 👏
Another great video and another lovely car Barrie keep it up!
thank you,
Why zero road tax?
very low emmissions
What kind of Casio is that mate
Casio?
@@BarrieCrampton it must be his auto-fill. Lol.
My used Vauxhall Insignia 2 0 CDTi 2011 purchase engine seized after 6 weeks, though it had 130000 on the clock
Do you know the reason ?
Apparently there is a seal that need to be changed.
@@frederic6998 No, got hassle with the Dealer so went through the small claim court. I was told by one guy that oil seals can
cause problems and should be changed. I was told by dealer they had changed an oil gasket seal but car then had oil pressure issues
This car had had a lot of owners and no service history so lesson learned.
did you hear honda factory is closing at swindon plant so sad
yep thats bad, would be nice if our UK Car production started up again with their equipment and trained staff
A man after my own heart, it wrecks my head when I ask did you stamp the book & they have to go check it. It should be done all the boxes ticked with what they have done go stacking shelves if you cant do it right but then you might find your cornflakes in the freezer section 🤭
I've had an insignia for years and the track pad is completely useless.
as are they on all cars
There is of course no such thing as an electronic handbrake. The car has an electric handbrake. Yes, the manufacturers call it electronic, but that does not make it right.
hi barry i hope your ok,family ok,a great insignia review,there value and cheap to buy i used to have a insignia 2.0 cdti sports tourer in spec elite its a lovely car indeed,i love all your car reviews because your honest and really passionate about cars like i am,😬,all the best,top fella ,take care,
I can't stand the look of them.
Oh dear, that's not good then :-)
Said the blind man !
Each to their own, the world would be a very boring place if everyone liked the same thing.
It's one of the best looking car in it's category, regardless of years.
£20 tax