red5 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 2.2 16v Estate Manual CDX Cloth* 12 months MOT. 72x remote keys. Heated door mirrors etc etc.4x electric windowsCDL/deadlockingCruise controlClimate controlElectric sunroof (switch iffy - works fine on global) switch replaced. Working as intended.Factory dog-guard Factory load coverFinest velourFront fog lampsXenon headlamps (1 washer missing - water still squirts out)TowbarFactory roof rails.Heat-reflective front screen.Multi-info display all working correctly.Low oil level sensor.Low washer fluid sensor etc etc.. Has had - 2 oil changes. 3 now. It's a clean as a clean engine.Thing.New spark plugs, air filter, pollen filter, oil filter (GM).New brake lamps switch (GM).Rebuilt alternator.New rear lower bushes.New front discs and pads.New front road springsNew front drop links1x new cv joint 2 x ABS reluctor ringsNew wipers all round.Best (imho) factory alloys.** Supid crappy Tri-lock locking bolts removed at cost of one knuckle ** Meh bits - Rear anti-roll bar rattles like a, well, Vectra B rear roll bar (bushes/P clamps as per spec)Rear anti-roll bar silent as a fishScuffs on front and rear bumpers.Rust blebs on arch/sill interface - minor4 disc CD changer in glovebox inop - PO took front off to remove disc I suspect.Some paperwork. Does 28-32 mixed driving (2/3 urban 1/3 dual carriageway)24-26 towing caravan. All this for approx 325 GBP - that's right, that little. * I actually worked at the supplying dealer when it was supplied (CMS Kidderminster) ** going to put it in this week for MOT unless a cheeky offer comes in. It passed. Lacquer Peel and cpjitservices 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Buying a Frontera? Lord Sterling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red5 Posted July 2, 2017 Author Share Posted July 2, 2017 Buying another Frontera? Who, me? Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lord Sward Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 * I actually worked at the supplying dealer when it was supplied (CMS Kidderminster) I loved dealing with Maurice there. Last I heard he wasn't too well, do you know of him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red5 Posted July 2, 2017 Author Share Posted July 2, 2017 Sales chap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lord Sward Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Warranty. Sorry for the thread drift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Vectra B - Underrated Splendid Cars. Loved my Vec B 1.8 estate auto. Smashing car. Cavcraft and red5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red5 Posted July 4, 2017 Author Share Posted July 4, 2017 Currently in for MOT as we speak in a vain attempt to make it more attractive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red5 Posted July 4, 2017 Author Share Posted July 4, 2017 Aaaand- Test date4 July 2017Expiry date3 July 2018Test ResultPassOdometer reading107,234 miles BorniteIdentity, Cavcraft, oldcars and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Yes but there must have been loads of advisories that you've conveniently left off because Vauxhall. Oh. GLWS. red5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lord Sward Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Was the tester 'AMAZED'? red5 and egg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red5 Posted November 26, 2017 Author Share Posted November 26, 2017 Bump - wbod anyone? It's mostly unused as I now use the RF or the train for the commute. Not missed a beat since July. Thanks,Sam Ps, proper quality oil = no chain rattles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Bloody ace and practical too. Rong number of pedals pour moi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red5 Posted November 26, 2017 Author Share Posted November 26, 2017 Bloody ace and practical too. Rong number of pedals pour moi. I know chap - dead handy to have, no diff in length to saloon or hatch. Shame about the box - it's the fairly unbreakable one as well purplebargeken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Where in the north is this one ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red5 Posted November 26, 2017 Author Share Posted November 26, 2017 Where in the north is this one ? Worcester,Worcestershire. Either J7 or J6 of the M5. Or 10 min stroll from Worcester Foregate Street. Or if you want to see the safari park and the SVR it can be in Bewdley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Hmm this one might be possible * checks out train tickets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faker Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 I'd love a gsi estate. Had a gsi saloon before. Very underrated vehicle. I adored mine. Glws Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 You have pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Might even do a collection thread on this one . Worked out really well as my brother won a strimmer on eBay that’s in Telford so kinda justifies the trip for a 325 banger . clayts450, CreepingJesus, Brodders and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red5 Posted November 29, 2017 Author Share Posted November 29, 2017 Sold. Pleasure to meet you chap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Pleasure was all mine - drives lovely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Because im useless i havent got any pics but I collected this on tues eve so here is a small recap of the totally event free collection. I was in two minds about having this car due to having very little time to travel up and pick it up . So I text my brother to ask if he fancied a jolly one day . Two seconds later he rang me laughing - he had literally just won a strimmer on ebay in Telford! Epic timing so that was decided I was going to have a vectra b estate again . With a day arranged with him and Red5 we set off in the wifes boring but economical(53mpg) Octavia estate. A fairly miserable first 100 miles - the same fucking 100 miles no matter where you go when you live in Cornwall . Rain and wind made me wonder if I could be assed with this whole trip . The skoda is a nice enough car but the steering is EPS and very weird/dead around the centre point which I dont like . Also by the time we had made it to Michaelwood services my ass was ruined. Arrived at Red5's at about 7.30 , swapped the kit over to the vectra and sent brother on his was for his strimmer. Had a nice chat with Sam in his lovely warm front room , put the automotive world to rights ! Getting back in the car was like meeting an old friend , I had a diesel one for 5 years /60k and it was a bloody great car. First impressions were how quiet it was compared to the derv powered version. I had enough fuel left to not panic about finding a station so headed homebound . Quick local Esso stop for fuel and sandwiches and I was off . Nice grunty engine that just felt like a smooth refined TD to me. The journey home was 90% on cruise at 78 ish and averaged 35mpg so happy with that. Its a testimony to the vx seats but I did the whole 250 mile trip in one hit without stopping. Thats 3 3/4 hrs and I arrived home at 11.45. Next day checks reveal ive bought a cracker and im very happy - even the wife smiled when she saw it ! Reading this you prob realise why I dont do many long posts. Tickman, oldcars, The Moog and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Have fond memories of these. My dad had one for a while as company car. At the time it felt super quick. Plus I loved the 150 stickers on the doors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 I loved my 1.8 Vec B Estate, I maintain its one of the best cars Ive had - was quick enough and was an Auto - Interior was pristine. Shame it got bridged, and I mean literally, 2 lads bought it off the guy I sold it too and smashed it into a bridge at 45 MPH. I nearly bought it back when I saw it for sale, but it had been wrecked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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