I BOUGHT A CHEAP SALVAGE VECTRA VXR!

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Calvin's Car Diary

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@CalvinsCarDiary
@CalvinsCarDiary 2 жыл бұрын
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@flippingcarsrepairs
@flippingcarsrepairs 2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@danielturner4574
@danielturner4574 2 жыл бұрын
Have I really won something Calvin 🤔 if not there's someone telling people they've won in the comments on this post ?? @Calvin's Car Diary ??
@wazza8146
@wazza8146 2 жыл бұрын
@@danielturner4574 report it I had same thing, it’s fake
@alimack5489
@alimack5489 2 жыл бұрын
Had a black SRI of these back in the day, was great on the motorway everyone moved out the way thinking it was an unmarked police car 😂
@ChrisBeevor0511
@ChrisBeevor0511 2 жыл бұрын
My supervisor at work had the same experience in his SRi company car. He’d also wear his high vis jacket just to make sure he wouldn’t get held up
@dunnockdan
@dunnockdan 2 жыл бұрын
Ha! I've just bought a black 2008 Vectra C SRI - For £900, does the job as a ridiculously cheap/under the radar work mule for mortorway work, always had BMWs, but this was so cheap seemed daft not too - quite like it in a weird uncool way, it's so uncool, it's almost cool....
@built_not_bought
@built_not_bought 2 жыл бұрын
😂😂 when I had a white Skoda Octavia estate through work in 2013ish I used to drive everywhere with a high vis over the back of the passenger seat, it was like I’d entered a cheat code when on the M6! 😂 Even better when you cruised past whoever had moved out of the way and they saw the obvious non-Police signwriting down the side! 🤣
@j-phaines2412
@j-phaines2412 2 жыл бұрын
People used to do the same when we drove down the motorway in our Polar Blue Vauxhall Omega Elite 3.0.
@Ellis_B
@Ellis_B Жыл бұрын
Amazing
@marcrowe9233
@marcrowe9233 2 жыл бұрын
I had the Saab 93 2.8 v6 turbo on 193k miles, still ran like a dream
@mattyc9428
@mattyc9428 2 жыл бұрын
Im onto my second vectra vxr now a 2009 model stripped out track car (Road legal) just hit 25,000 miles 380bhp around 430ft lb of torque love it to bits so highly underrated and shocks so many people as to how fast and hard they really do pull Great video
@ChrisFEJackson
@ChrisFEJackson 2 жыл бұрын
Right stuff bud! Not a badge snob, just love cars, if it looks great (personal) then I will feel great, all brands have their issues by model etc. so why worry if YOU like it that's what matters
@stevo63n
@stevo63n 2 жыл бұрын
I’m one of the lovers of the Vectra VXR.I used to own a 2002 2.2dti SRi,with over 180,000 miles on the clock.Brilliant car.I used to drive from Dunstable to Northampton to work,averaged 66mpg.Only got rid of it because it developed an internal oil leak in the gearbox.Uneconomical repair.The main thing wrong with the VXR range= The cost of taxing them
@geeteebloke1979
@geeteebloke1979 2 жыл бұрын
They are worth every penny of that tax just for that turboed 2.8 v6 ;)
@grahamek86
@grahamek86 2 жыл бұрын
@@geeteebloke1979 are you joking? That power for a 2.8 V6 turbo was terrible. That plus the absolutely horrific understeer and general handling and the fact it looks fucking shit. Vauxhalls of that era were an embarrassment to cars.
@geeteebloke1979
@geeteebloke1979 2 жыл бұрын
@@grahamek86 Okay mate whatever you say 🤣
@geeteebloke1979
@geeteebloke1979 2 жыл бұрын
@@grahamek86 The silver one in this video is my old motor, funny how its as quick as an audi s3 I sold it last year and missed it so bought another for 2k what other car would you buy that does a genuine 160mph for that money 🤔
@grahamek86
@grahamek86 2 жыл бұрын
@@geeteebloke1979 did you watch the video, it's clearly not as quick lol. Plus the S3 is standard power, this is apparently 300hp with less drivetrain loss. So your criteria for buying a car is the highest top speed for the least amount of money? Interesting. Personally, I'd rather shit in my hands and clap than own a Vauxhall Vectra, even if it could do 160mph. No point doing that speed when it handles like a bag of shite.
@SteveAFCLondon
@SteveAFCLondon 2 жыл бұрын
I've had my Vectra VXR for 9 years now. A reliable , good looking motor which IS expensive to run , but well worth it. There are around 500 left on the road and I think they will appreciate in value some day. Still puts a smile on my face when I press the loud pedal , and still embarrasses a lot of so called modern performance cars.
@ciprianloghin1635
@ciprianloghin1635 Жыл бұрын
how do you know there's ~500 around still on the road? Also, 500 just in UK?
@TheAgwarn
@TheAgwarn 2 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of that Police program Road Wars! Back in the day Pat and Karl on patrol in a MV6 Omega or VXR Vectra! 👍🏼
@oppoh739
@oppoh739 2 жыл бұрын
I'd get more excited to see this over a m3 or c63 or rs6 or whatever on road. So special and a rare commodity
@Turbojatt27v
@Turbojatt27v 2 жыл бұрын
they slow lol even my 640d gran coupe gapped a 340bhp tuned one of these and my boat of a 640D gapped it. They aint special 1 bit lol and i was stock 🤐
@oppoh739
@oppoh739 2 жыл бұрын
@@Turbojatt27v I don't doubt a powerful German with a faster gear box beat this car.. difference is I see a 640d every day... I've never seen a vectra vxr Like ever. That's why they are special
@Turbojatt27v
@Turbojatt27v 2 жыл бұрын
@@oppoh739 they’re everywhere. U need to go specsavers 😂
@oppoh739
@oppoh739 2 жыл бұрын
@@Turbojatt27v well I do need to go I'm 4 years overdue but I genuinely don't see them in West yorkshire
@johnny6476
@johnny6476 2 жыл бұрын
@@Turbojatt27v These vectras cost £19,000 new, Your car cost £60,000 new, I would expect it to be faster at that price. Also a 3.0 twin turbo engine in your car, Probably weighs less that the VXR too. I think the vectra looks nicer than the BMW too.
@sporkfindus4777
@sporkfindus4777 2 жыл бұрын
I really love it People slag off Vauxhall, but if you look back at the company's history, all the way back from the late 1800s, then you'd know how impressive the brand is. I love GM styling too. Cars like the Vectra VXR are our smaller equivalent of the big Holdens, Chevrolets, Pontiacs etc.
@cc2162
@cc2162 2 жыл бұрын
I borrowed a highly tuned one from a friend. Despite the bad press and general bad image of the Vectra i found it was an absolute blast. The mad torque steer just added to the drama and made it a good laugh. Enjoyed driving it much more than the Insignia VXR he upgraded it with.
@ukboost3322
@ukboost3322 2 жыл бұрын
Nice to see a vectra vxr open someone's eyes I think some of the reviews were very bias when they first came out tbf I own one my self after wanting one from when I was 19 now 28 😂 also hope you don't mind Calvin but for anyone wanting to see more vauxhall content I have plenty on my channel 👍 also more videos lined up
@roguetrooper1000
@roguetrooper1000 2 жыл бұрын
As you can see in my profile picture I have a arden blue vectra vxr. Love it 280bhp from factory mapped on sport button to 300bhp and 100nm torque extra ..they do rattle but I love it
@vauxaholic
@vauxaholic 2 жыл бұрын
Arden army 👍
@willo219
@willo219 2 жыл бұрын
Nice to see some older cars on the channel, got a bit of a soft spot for the Astra and Corsa from this year
@exgtt2061
@exgtt2061 2 жыл бұрын
The Vectra I want is the V6T Elite 230. Cheaper tax, total sleeper, just as tuneable but has the auto box. Once they have a stage 1 - 300bhp and 400lb - they shift on the motorway 👍
@crogunson4784
@crogunson4784 2 жыл бұрын
Your excitement man l tell you it's refreshing,lm a an Aussie petrol head,if this thing was on the market here Mate l would own one.What your doing with the Dream give away should be celebrated man you seem to be a genuinely nice bloke.Not the typical dude in that industry lve always been rubbed up the wrong way by Aussie car dealers.Heaps of RESPECT from the colonies.
@charliewillmer2249
@charliewillmer2249 2 жыл бұрын
I personally love the vectra VXR and i still think it looks very modern on the outside for its age. Keep doing what your doing calv!
@lehelzelenka207
@lehelzelenka207 2 жыл бұрын
It's because many brands made their new cars angular with sharp lines and minimalistic design.
@VSTV1993
@VSTV1993 2 жыл бұрын
Had a Vectra 2.0 Turbo SRi a few years ago. I miss it tbh
@newhitmancam8439
@newhitmancam8439 2 жыл бұрын
I got 2011 arden blue corsa vxr only got just over 63000 miles on it at the mo ive had it 3 years now & every time i think about getting a different car the corsa always seems to make me change my mind its so much fun to drive, 3 years & still puts a on my face
@relaycampervan
@relaycampervan 2 жыл бұрын
I've had a few Vauxhalls through the years and always been solid for me. Had a stage 3 Astra VXR back in 2009 and that was quick. Some people are too snobby about the brand. I'm not keen on the new ones since GM sold the brand though.
@mattsky0794
@mattsky0794 2 жыл бұрын
Nice to see something other than an Audi, Golf or BMW on the channel. More please 🙏
@dj_paultuk7052
@dj_paultuk7052 2 жыл бұрын
Same engine as the SAAB 9-3 Turbo X. 2.8 V6 Turbo.
@ashyyy782
@ashyyy782 2 жыл бұрын
that’s my uncles old car that, good car drives unbelievably smooth and rips on the straight roads, and if you reply calvin i can prove it was my uncles car too
@danieltelling5078
@danieltelling5078 2 жыл бұрын
I'm a proud owner of the estate version. You're one is the 280 model as in 280hp as its 07 plate it changed from 255 in 2006. Mine is currently running 412hp on stage 3 which for that power isn't that expensive to achieve. These are massively underrated and under priced. Definitely one for the future and they are definitely disappearing fast
@ChrisFEJackson
@ChrisFEJackson 2 жыл бұрын
Nice one fella, please don't shout it out too loudly ;)
@mrkiplingman
@mrkiplingman 2 жыл бұрын
I have a 56plate with 280bhp it said 206kw on the plate and had the higher tax
@danieltelling5078
@danieltelling5078 2 жыл бұрын
Yes yours would be the first to go 280. The early 56 plate was lower tax and hp
@alanscott4107
@alanscott4107 2 жыл бұрын
You got any vids or info on the mods? That's awesome for the z28, don't hear of many achieving that. I'd love another and have it tuned this time.
@The_journeyy
@The_journeyy 2 жыл бұрын
I love when Calvin buys salvage title cars best cars on the channel 😍
@mattwelch5343
@mattwelch5343 2 жыл бұрын
I keep wanting one of these! I had an older 04 plate GSI 3.2 V6 that was a brute!
@Pandaosrs
@Pandaosrs 2 жыл бұрын
See a vid from Calvin. I click 👀
@CalvinsCarDiary
@CalvinsCarDiary 2 жыл бұрын
#ONIT
@derekporter66
@derekporter66 2 жыл бұрын
Me to. Then I get my phallous out
@t5frankie
@t5frankie 2 жыл бұрын
I'm the guy that brought this car from you yesterday thank you very much it goes very well, you gave me a wave as you left yesterday I was in my stage 2 Insignia VXR. I just fancied the Vectra after I saw this video.
@kristianspencer1978
@kristianspencer1978 2 жыл бұрын
That’s a lovely veccy vxr, the 2007 had 276 bhp by the way. Saab engine, same engine as in the later insignia, you realy need to get the daddy of all super saloons on the channel, the beautiful ls3 vxr8. In manual trim.👍
@funkidread
@funkidread 2 жыл бұрын
Vauxhalls always get a raw deal . I got a Astra gtc great car no probs so far it does the job i got no complaints ...
@CLIFTYPOPS
@CLIFTYPOPS 2 жыл бұрын
Same here 1.6i sidi 200hp. 7 years old no issues. Quite quick for the weight of the car!
@ARDEN440i
@ARDEN440i 2 жыл бұрын
heavy cars but they do look the part
@emvlogzz5307
@emvlogzz5307 2 жыл бұрын
Yesss Calvin!!! Keep up the Vauxhall content please 😩🙃 such underrated cars!
@spudhead1161
@spudhead1161 2 жыл бұрын
Overrated, crap.
@geeteebloke1979
@geeteebloke1979 Жыл бұрын
My old car i do miss the old girl... sold it and missed it so bought another haha
@kyle97evans
@kyle97evans 2 жыл бұрын
Got a 1.9 sri with vxr interior and bodykit apart from front bumper. (this is my 3rd one haha) torque steer is a bit silly sometimes. they map pretty well for a diesel too. proper comfy and decent on fuel if youre sensible.
@Mitchbaz93
@Mitchbaz93 2 жыл бұрын
silver is a hard colour to match, normally we will just fade it out in the to wings and lacquer the bumper and wings together. the main problem is the way the flake stands on the application of silver.
@Lizzard-t
@Lizzard-t 2 жыл бұрын
After having had ,5 examples of the Vectra B and I've still own one of the last GSI I could never really get on with the look of the Vectra C But that vxr with the 19" alloys really look good . And having owned Saab 9-3 's with the same engine . I'm kinda sorta tempted . It's great to see a video about a car that the common working man could afford to buy .but as with everything thease days it's the running costs .
@ChrisFEJackson
@ChrisFEJackson 2 жыл бұрын
They came with 20" with the aeropack!
@tpol7219
@tpol7219 2 жыл бұрын
In love with the Vectra C. Now I have a 2.2 but saving up for a decent VXR😇
@kingk2235
@kingk2235 Жыл бұрын
Nice one Calvin! Always appreciate your real world experience test drives & reviews without the badge snobbery. I have one with sub-55k miles. Bought one as a dad-mobile a couple years ago. Worried that it was going to be horrible based off of Clarkson's bad reviews of it back in the day. It's certainly surprised me. Far more capable than expected, they are rapid and are very practical. Those with more prestigious brands have driven it and have been as surprised. Deffo a value for money car.
@dannyconway2612
@dannyconway2612 2 жыл бұрын
Another great video calv, from someone who's worked for vauxhall for over 30 years starting back in the day in the Luton plant on the Cavalier in 1990. Anything Vauxhall will always get a like from me.
@marcust5164
@marcust5164 2 жыл бұрын
i love a old vauxhall, had a few including a astra mk3 gsi redtop, wicked cars !
@mikematthews2k181
@mikematthews2k181 2 жыл бұрын
Love the vxr brand👏👏. Had the Astra, then had kids so wanted something better on fuel like a Corsa VXR but with more space for the family so got a Meriva VXR. Now I want a Vectra VXR but they are going up in price..but the Insigna VXR are coming down In money 🤷🏻‍♂️
@andy110492
@andy110492 2 жыл бұрын
Vectra vxr are rarer than a insigna vxr hence the rise in price
@geeteebloke1979
@geeteebloke1979 2 жыл бұрын
Buy this one its my old car i missed it so much i bought another one in arden blue lol
@mikematthews2k181
@mikematthews2k181 2 жыл бұрын
@@geeteebloke1979 its a fantastic car matey 👍 someone will get a very nice car !! . Arden Blue is defo the best colour but closey followed by silver and black ?? Personally I thought the Owner was selling too get an Insignia VXR 🤷🏻‍♂️
@MonaroTravels
@MonaroTravels 2 жыл бұрын
Love the Vectra C, I had one for 11 years and it was fantastic. If you want a true LC descendant, get yourself in a Monaro VXR or VXR8 ;)
@robjames1397
@robjames1397 2 жыл бұрын
Loved it nice to see something a little underrated 👍
@domc5895
@domc5895 2 жыл бұрын
Got an insignia 2.0cdti atm, people bash it left right and centre.. but look past the flywheel and pick up seal issue and it’s the best car I’ve ever had. Never skipped a beat. Sat on 124k
@Antony99
@Antony99 2 жыл бұрын
Love the VXR range 👍Vauxhall's are great starting cars for just passing your test also I wish Vauxhall still made the new SAAB's 🤔👍
@johnny6476
@johnny6476 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve always loved the look of the vectra VXR, Always wanted one. Had a vectra Sri for 5 years that was a great car.
@asifnoaman8978
@asifnoaman8978 2 жыл бұрын
Very underrated cars and will be a collector car in the future. Jeremy Clarkson was wrong about the understeer and chassis. My father has one in sapphire black and will be running 450BHP and 600NM+ soon with a host of other upgrades
@kylelydon1928
@kylelydon1928 2 жыл бұрын
I Got the estate vxr surprises few people once it gets going currently 340bhp 430lbft torque with quaife lsd & short shifter
@danielturner4574
@danielturner4574 2 жыл бұрын
Nice 👌 I've wanted one of these since watching top gear even though clarkson wasn't very nice about it but each to there own and the old vectra gsi v6 is a brilliant car too keep up the good work cal too content as usual 👍
@danielturner4574
@danielturner4574 2 жыл бұрын
@Text On TELEGRAM@CalvinCarDiary is this for real or ??
@1992tpc
@1992tpc 2 жыл бұрын
Perfect for planet of dreams. Make it louder hybrid turbo and tune. Also sort the squeaks out
@carlmanders5414
@carlmanders5414 2 жыл бұрын
I remember your Lotus Carlton .. when you went to Jay Kays 👍🏻👍🏻 .. loving the content lately Calvin sort of cars I can afford.. keep up the good work man best car related channel on you tube in my opinion 👍🏻👍🏻
@ChrisFEJackson
@ChrisFEJackson 2 жыл бұрын
I'm not a badge snob I've had many Vauxhalls over the years, Calibra's etc one of the reg was H884 DTM ( They were quite successful in the German DTM at the time!) last two VXR's I had were the J Astra GTC VXR, they went to town on this model, the running gear, brakes etc it was so well planted on the road I ran until Feb this year when I traded in my Black fully loaded Astra VXR for an F Type V8, I have found out I can't throw it around as much as I did the Astra, so have lost a bit of fun factor. It took something special to get me out of Astra VXR's why I ran them for 7 years, so I know how your colleague feels when you say to him time for a change from the Corsa VXR, they are a lot of fun too & he must know them well. Great review Calvin. The Insignia VXR was all wheel drive btw.
@JamesZ20
@JamesZ20 2 жыл бұрын
Done the same time as a Tesla. Thats good going for an older car and a manual. And you are right Calvin, Vauxhall has a massive following. I wouldnt say i'm a Vauxhall fan boy but i do own a Mk4 Astra SRi Turbo that i've had for 11 years and i will never sell it. All of Vauxhalls 2.0T sports hatches have been good cars.
@ScottyJ1122
@ScottyJ1122 4 ай бұрын
What a great car, to me it looks like it has aged really well, much more pressence than out on road nowadays.
@DeanGriffiths12
@DeanGriffiths12 7 ай бұрын
I have Just purchased a Insignia VXR Estate super rare car nowadays proper quick to for what it is
@hyperhart100
@hyperhart100 2 жыл бұрын
Alright Calvin, it’s Dave. That one that was advertised for £4750 was my old one, px’ed it for the GTC VXR.
@geeteebloke1979
@geeteebloke1979 2 жыл бұрын
What are the gtc vxr's like mate? 280bhp 4x4 arent they.
@paulmayhew8085
@paulmayhew8085 2 жыл бұрын
Calv, you're such a lad behind the wheel, love it 😉
@medievilassassin
@medievilassassin 2 жыл бұрын
I would say the mileage is average for that age , I have a Vauxhall Signum 2.8 V6 turbo manual with 155k and pulls like a train lovely cars
@michaelporter8485
@michaelporter8485 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve got a 2014 Astra GTC VXR and I love it.. always been a massive fan off the vxr range 🤙🏾
@andyasdf2078
@andyasdf2078 2 жыл бұрын
sorry mate but the GTC version of Astra VXRs just are not proper vxrs in my opinion. they're too synthetic and that classic 'howling/rushing-air-sound' exhaust note thing when you floor it sounds artificial in the new ones. astra H was always the best
@michaelporter8485
@michaelporter8485 2 жыл бұрын
@@andyasdf2078 I agree in someways.. I had the Astra H VXR on a 08 plate and it felt more raw than the GTC.. it’s does have a lot off plus sides also.. the seats are amazing puts the power down a lot better than the previous model. The handling is night and day to the old shape too..
@andyasdf2078
@andyasdf2078 2 жыл бұрын
@@michaelporter8485 yeah I had an 09 plate but wrote it off shortly after swapping the fronts for the rears in the wet
@michaelporter8485
@michaelporter8485 2 жыл бұрын
@@andyasdf2078 ouch mate! ☹️
@michaelpoplett983
@michaelpoplett983 2 жыл бұрын
Having owned a 2.0T Vectra for nearly 10yrs its great to finally see the daddy VXR Vectra on your channel. Cant believe how cheap the HPI check was but like you showed on Autotrader there still good for 5k. Great video, loved it
@mrwaltzerboy
@mrwaltzerboy 2 жыл бұрын
I to own a Z20NET. Great car and currently running the same power as a vxr. I wanna upgrade to the insignia 2.0t but every time I drive my vec I always get out with a smile n the thoughts of a siggy go out the window
@michaelpoplett983
@michaelpoplett983 2 жыл бұрын
Ive now got a 2.0T Insignia and love it, i do miss my Vectra but after 10yrs it was time to upgrade.
@grahamherbert3612
@grahamherbert3612 2 жыл бұрын
Big Up for any VXR. My elderly neighbor still rags his Astra VXR around our local villages.
@stiggyness1976
@stiggyness1976 2 жыл бұрын
The only weak points with the engine are the manifold to turbo link pipes, especially the rear one. They crack and cause issues with over fueling, also timing chain stretching and it's a bit of a pig of a job to do.
@trailtrackermtb
@trailtrackermtb 2 жыл бұрын
I've been a vauxhall fan all my life up until recently, my 17 plate astra vxr line engine blew up with 42k on the clock only owned it a year it was the 1.4T 150bhp so that's me done! I now drive a seat leon fr
@R_RPerformance
@R_RPerformance 2 жыл бұрын
I always wanted one of these in blue when I was a kid👌🏻👌🏻
@essexdavenorton
@essexdavenorton 2 жыл бұрын
Suprised these didn’t come with a asbo lol had vauxhalls for over 20 years and this one there better example for ripping around and putting a few boy racers to shame great video
@Atty1958
@Atty1958 2 жыл бұрын
I remember when you went to see Jkay in that lotus carlton and he wasn't home . Been watching for a long time.
@benlee8697
@benlee8697 2 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of watching road wars as a kid.. the under covers in their vectra vxrs!
@almilhouse9059
@almilhouse9059 2 жыл бұрын
Yes and that copper Ben that retired has his own channel he spoke of doing 130mph down a 30mph road after another vehicle he said he shocked himself he was going that fast and let off, the guy ahead ended up crashing bad.... Here in Ireland they were called the OPC but they were insanely quick....
@JR90.
@JR90. 2 жыл бұрын
Finally someone in the automotive KZbin world giving a Vectra some screen time. I had an 06 1.8VVT SRi 140hp and the gearing was the same on that, easily hit 70mph in 2nd gear! Had that car 7 years and it never let me down! Great video Calvin as always 👍
@dannyhtheretrogamingmaster9548
@dannyhtheretrogamingmaster9548 2 жыл бұрын
Nice, I used to own a 3.2 GSi a number of years ago which was the flagship sporty model before the vxr.
@brian.heslop.399
@brian.heslop.399 2 жыл бұрын
me and me dad always had vauxhalls still nice cheap fun cars loved old cav sri 2.0 8v were brill but all the turbo models are good AtoB cars afforable for familys 😀
@jamesbernstone2961
@jamesbernstone2961 Жыл бұрын
Had a calibra for my firsy car (went on to jave 7 haha loved them) had a Veccy C SRi turbo and a 3.2 GSi... currently thinking of a vxr as a daily so its got allot of cons haha but appreciated thay real world view review 👌
@mikeowen1192
@mikeowen1192 2 жыл бұрын
A lot of the traffic police loved these fast and comfortable and looked the part one who comes on KZbin says he used to start his shift early so he could get the vxr
@BlackLines
@BlackLines 2 жыл бұрын
Had an old Vectra B 2.5 V6 SRI back in the day - sounded well nice with a bit of induction and an exhaust - I always said it was nice to drive slow as well because of the deep noise low down, good to see someone else noticing that type of thing!
@iSCOTSM4N
@iSCOTSM4N 2 жыл бұрын
My mate owned the Arden Blue one. Thing was a beast but was thirsty. PS Isle of Skye is up here in Bonny Scotland
@danrayment1
@danrayment1 2 жыл бұрын
Didn't put vxr on the exhaust because its a remus exhaust system from factory, not that most of us have kept it standard though!
@StuBrotherton
@StuBrotherton 2 жыл бұрын
Had a 2008 Sri 150 for 11 years cracking motor sad to see it finally go personally did over 120000 miles over the years and only big expense was a new clutch and flywheel
@anthonybelton-ford3124
@anthonybelton-ford3124 2 жыл бұрын
Also had a 1.8 Corsa C sri, that thing with 125bhp shifted! Super short hearing and just over 1000kg
@ryanwinstanley6099
@ryanwinstanley6099 2 жыл бұрын
I love a good old vauxhall just like you Calvin lad I have a max power old vec b 2.5v6 gsi tuned my msd back in day and I love it 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@traceurGeorge
@traceurGeorge 2 жыл бұрын
Get more cars like this on the chancel Calv!! + more Japanese cars!!
@brookieant
@brookieant 2 жыл бұрын
I love my vauxhall's i got a mk3 cavalier 2.0L 16v red top a astra coupe turbo & my daily is a mk5 astra estate
@MashA-vn6hp
@MashA-vn6hp Жыл бұрын
Love Vectras
@fylt_s1ph0n8
@fylt_s1ph0n8 Жыл бұрын
I've got a 2007 Vectra VXR 280bhp and it's got 59,000 miles
@SA-zoom1
@SA-zoom1 2 жыл бұрын
I do really like these cars, but Vauxhall really should not have put that big heavy beast of burden of an engine in there. The Astra VXR lump would have been a far better fit, would dramatically improve the nose heavy handling and wouldn't be eye watering on the road tax.
@ChrisPatrick-q6k
@ChrisPatrick-q6k Жыл бұрын
It made a very good traffic car, the fastest ones TV had I think.
@jamesg1769
@jamesg1769 2 жыл бұрын
I have the Saab cousin of this car. 9-3 Aero. Better looking than the Vectra I think, but the vauxhall wins it on the interior
@vauxaholic
@vauxaholic 2 жыл бұрын
Love this 👍💪 2007 car would be 280bhp from factory, I’m curious if you prefer the vectra vxr to the insignia vxr as I remember you was disappointed in the insignia
@geeteebloke1979
@geeteebloke1979 2 жыл бұрын
This is my old car it was running a stage 1 courtenay map at 298bhp... I missed her so much I have just bought another lol
@flippingcarsrepairs
@flippingcarsrepairs 2 жыл бұрын
@@geeteebloke1979 🤣bet you wished you didn't sell it 🤔
@geeteebloke1979
@geeteebloke1979 2 жыл бұрын
@@flippingcarsrepairs yep that's why I bought another one haha 😄
@nataliesmith297
@nataliesmith297 2 жыл бұрын
£615 to tax? The government are brutal Calvin.
@anthonybelton-ford3124
@anthonybelton-ford3124 2 жыл бұрын
Always loved a vauxhall but I cannot get past the interior. Especially this Corsa D vxr, astra h vxr
@chopperoon1
@chopperoon1 5 ай бұрын
Love the vectra vxr. Timeless lines👍
@Dan_druft
@Dan_druft 2 жыл бұрын
I'm so sad I had a 2200 Petrol SRi and because it had the twin exhausts I got a VXR badge off eBay and pretended it was real. Mind you it was good fun and pretty fast but rather juicy and I only got rid of it when the electrics started to go up the creek like most old Vauxhalls.
@adambrett2005
@adambrett2005 2 жыл бұрын
Calvin this car is never going up in value I’m afraid. Cool video though!
@jason.aldridge5004
@jason.aldridge5004 2 жыл бұрын
The vauxhall ent a bad car really like you said there kinda a budget bran althought some nice specs about.ive had the pleasure of owning a few sri's and one thing they solute do like to smoke the front wheels quite easily aswell as the dashboard likes to bounce about, not yet drove a vxr don't think you can go wrong.the first cav sri 130 mk 1 is a nice car pretty quick back in its hey day an nice looking with its two tone grey bottom.good vid Calvin
@chrissanchezdronetrek8392
@chrissanchezdronetrek8392 2 жыл бұрын
I first saw your video when you went to jay kays house in the lotus Charlton then followed you . long time follower
@londoninhd4430
@londoninhd4430 2 жыл бұрын
I loved my signum. underrated motorway muncher. 3.2 v6
@Lord_Stig
@Lord_Stig 2 жыл бұрын
Also had a Calibra as my first car, second and third! Huge fan of older Opels 😁 Looking to buy a "new" car and it stand between a Saab 9-5 Aero or a Vectra OPC/VXR as a new daily driver. Do wonder how relible they are compared to a Saab :)
@roninfr4666
@roninfr4666 2 жыл бұрын
Drove loads you want get the vxr8 now that spins up cheap smiles
@danielsalsbury1195
@danielsalsbury1195 2 жыл бұрын
Man I want this motor! Have always loved these px +cash ???haha great vid bro
@danielsalsbury1195
@danielsalsbury1195 2 жыл бұрын
And yeah your right being from luton if it wasn't vauxhall it's rare lol
@geeteebloke1979
@geeteebloke1979 2 жыл бұрын
@@danielsalsbury1195 I'ts my old motor i will vouch for it ;)
@Tonys_training
@Tonys_training 2 жыл бұрын
I owned the 3.2 gsi version a few years back was pretty good car tbh
@danielp6565
@danielp6565 2 жыл бұрын
Technically it’s the third Vectra as they face lifted the first A B C
@TheDarkangle
@TheDarkangle 2 жыл бұрын
I have a vauxhall vectra but i am not from england so its not called a vauxhall where i am frome, but its a good car that i am realy happy with
@laurencepickering5252
@laurencepickering5252 2 жыл бұрын
I think the £600 plus road tax would put me off buying something like this, best Vauxhall I had was a corsa b from new that ended its life with a 240bhp let fitted.
@SandysAutoDetailing
@SandysAutoDetailing 2 жыл бұрын
I have a silver 08 XP1 SRI VECTRA RARE CAR (VXR REPLICA MADE BY VAUXHALL) 19's one previous owner from a vauxhall dealer unmodified 160k FORSALE 😎👍
@tomvickers397
@tomvickers397 2 жыл бұрын
Nothing wrong with being on crimewatch Calvin.....been on there myself 😂
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