Performance Vauxhall Insignia walkround and owners review.

A walkround and review of a 2009 Vauxhall Insignia VXR 2.8v6 380bhp with an interview of the owner.

[@BritishPaz49]

My favourite car was my old X reg Vauxhall Vectra.

[@willswheels283]

Cheers for your comment mate, yes the first Vectras were good cars for their time.

[@sanderssightseers503]

I have a white one too. Super rare now..double decat and tune and pops n bangs beautifully with flames 🔥

[@willswheels283]

Yes not many about these days, good cars just badge snobbery slowed down sales I think.

[@MarkWillis-re5sj]

Just took my vxr off the road for an underbody restoration,along with a haldex repair/service while it’s all ripped apart.wish me luck😀

[@willswheels283]

My mate who owns the one in the video would definately agree with your comments, the word Haldex has created nightmares for him, he doesn’t use the VXR much in the winter, he has a little Citroen Xsara for his running around jobs. I’ve always liked the Insignia since GM launched it in the late 2000’s, they did a good and better design job over the Vectra, but that’s just my opinion and taste. Thanks for your comment.

[@Retro_Rich]

The Gary will be extinct in the 2050’s as a Christian name in the UK so they say. Great surname for a Vauxhall. Gerry Marshall was the bomb.

[@paulbrough3483]

Good review and buying guide. Should have been Billy Whizzes Wheels.

[@willswheels283]

😂lol cheers mate.👍

[@geeteebloke1979]

just bought myself one a white 59 plate .. i have a vectra vxr running 315 bhp but this siggy is quicker and sounds awesome decatted !

[@willswheels283]

Sounds awesome mate.👍 They are underrated cars in favour of German cars.

[@geeteebloke1979]

​@@willswheels283Get yourself one while they are cheap 😎

[@sisters123_]

Are parts still available to get for this car if all goes wrong?

[@Allgood1517]

Hi. Parts are getting more and more harder to find especially if you're going to Vauxhall directly for new, I've had a few occasions where they say sorry not available now. There are a number of breakers that specialise in VXR's around and on FB groups etc, not sure if in the future more aftermarket parts will be available although you can get some aftermarket parts.

[@williamegler8771]

I have the Opel OPC equivalent in Germany and don't have any issues obtaining parts and service through the main dealers.

[@davidr4114]

PSA who now own Vauxhall have deleted loads of lines on parts, not just for the vxr but all insignias. A lot of vxr parts are not made now , so repairing them is impossible unless you find them in breakers but seeing who little vxrs where ever on the road, you will struggle.

[@SmokeMirrors-ys7pj]

What was the 0-60?

[@willswheels283]

It was 6 seconds.

[@MarkWillis-re5sj]

Not to mention you need really really deep pockets for these things,but that being said,I wouldn’t get rid of mine.

[@edkay272]

What bits do you need deep pockets for ? Looking at one to replace my 3.0 Jag which has been really cheap

[@theitems4242]

Tax is like 600 a year, fuel etc. Nothing too crazy imo.@@edkay272

[@kyranic1]

deep pockets required but worth it Haldex expensive bremo expensive fuel comsumption road tax $$$ im looking at a 2 K timing change bill miles with smiles

[@pobpob5561]

Yeah, I've spent thousands on it, currently having issues with Haldex again although I'm not that bothered now, used to its problems. I've upgraded the disks and pads all round, had the calipers fully rebuilt and painted.

[@markusjordan5158]

I have the regular insignia 😂 only thing good about it is the interior 🥱 would like a facelift model tho 2.0l cdti good looking motors those

[@willswheels283]

Yes I like the interiors especially, but they look better than the vectra in my humble opinion.