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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Marks DTM Calib on 17 April 2009, 12:48:56
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.....hardly a pulling wagon and not as refined as the Omega but, it managed 50+mpg on my commute!
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b394/Marks_DTM_Calib/IMG_0339.jpg)
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b394/Marks_DTM_Calib/IMG_0340.jpg)
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b394/Marks_DTM_Calib/IMG_0341.jpg)
Thankfuly I still hav the facelift V6 for the comfort to and the refined smooth effortless power delivery of a V6
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That's looks good Mark :y Functional, not exciting, but very practical and good to drive. 8-) 8-) 8-)
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very nice :y
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Are you going to start a new forum? ::)
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Enjoy it :y
And try and leave a small gap between you and the car in front!
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Enjoy it :y
And try and leave a small gap between you and the car in front!
Won't accelerate fast enough.....
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Nice looking car Mark, we used to have a couple of those at work, not too bad to drive, but as you say no where near the power of the V6...
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Its no slouch....150bhp but, 0-60 is slower than that of the V6.
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I like it inside.
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Its no slouch....150bhp but, 0-60 is slower than that of the V6.
Does that make it faster than a 4 pot omega? :-/ Or does the omega have a huge torque advantange?
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Leather seats...............nice. :y
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There's really very little room around the motor. Just about enough for a feeler gauge.
Looks nice and clean though. Is the front bumper new?
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Was a passenger in was of those last week, same colour and year.
Was impressed from were I was sitting how smooth and quiet the drive seemed, it was the diesel.
Mick
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sure there is enough grey in that interior ?
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Its no slouch....150bhp but, 0-60 is slower than that of the V6.
Does that make it faster than a 4 pot omega? :-/ Or does the omega have a huge torque advantange?
More torque (loads more!) and more power than the 4 pot Omega
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Looks very nice. :y
Having seen the ease with which a mate of mine bundled his kids, toys, etc. into the back of his Zafira a couple of weeks back I can see the attraction.
Kevin
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Its no slouch....150bhp but, 0-60 is slower than that of the V6.
Does that make it faster than a 4 pot omega? :-/ Or does the omega have a huge torque advantange?
More torque (loads more!) and more power than the 4 pot Omega
Ah break :'( And still not enough NCB for a v6 >:( >:(
Nice car though :y
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50mpg+ :y
Best I have ever seen was the old 1.6 Astra diesel van down to Swanage. Got arround 60mpg. Was told it had an oil leak before I hired it and they gave me 5 litres of oil for topping it up. :-/ Checked the oil before I went and forgot to put the filler cap back on, didnt lose a drop there and back, and the engine wasnt covered it oil either. Was impressed for what it was.
Out of interest, what did your Miggy avearge on your work runs, was it a 2.5 or 3.0.
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It's very grey - is that to match your hair! ;D ;D ;D
Looks good (the zafira, not your hair.....)
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I like it! That's what I'm trading the meriva for when I'm ready. :y
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so your be doing the school run everyday now then mark :y :y :y
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I like it! That's what I'm trading the meriva for when I'm ready. :y
In fact, I was looking at this the other day.
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/VAUXHALL+ZAFIRA/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-51-111-240-4294966683-4294966947/advert.action?R=200916332643192&distance=23&postcode=Wf2+7EN&channel=CARS&make=VAUXHALL&model=ZAFIRA&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=&vehicleYearOfManufacture=2006&vehicleRegLetter=55
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Watch out for
http://www.muummybusowners.com
;D ;D
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Did some calculations at work yesterday discussing fuel.
My car is the most expensive and the least expensive daily use vehicle for cost per mile.
I get roughly half the consumption of a Diesel Mondeo X-Type, someone else gets 40mpg out of a 318is, but Diesel is expensive amd petrol is cheaper but nowhere near LPG prices.
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Nice and shiny bus :y
But its new, must have hurt the wallet :-/
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Nice and shiny bus :y
But its new, must have hurt the wallet :-/
But in the long run Cem it will earn its keep as Mark does 600 miles a week for his work commute.
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Nice and shiny bus :y
But its new, must have hurt the wallet :-/
But in the long run Cem it will earn its keep as Mark does 600 miles a week for his work commute.
yep.. :y
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Nice and shiny bus :y
But its new, must have hurt the wallet :-/
But in the long run Cem it will earn its keep as Mark does 600 miles a week for his work commute.
I think Mrs DTM maybe have had the a say in what car was the replacement.
A elcheapo 600 quid Omega, could have been the way to pile the miles on, just 50k say, then scrap and replace again.
But i think time in maintaiance, and family needs forced the mummymobile.
If i had a large mile commute in the car, i would run my facelift into the ground, then buy another one for less than 3 figures, and do the same!
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Nice and shiny bus :y
But its new, must have hurt the wallet :-/
But in the long run Cem it will earn its keep as Mark does 600 miles a week for his work commute.
I think Mrs DTM maybe have had the a say in what car was the replacement.
A elcheapo 600 quid Omega, could have been the way to pile the miles on, just 50k say, then scrap and replace again.
But i think time in maintaiance, and family needs forced the mummymobile.
If i had a large mile commute in the car, i would run my facelift into the ground, then buy another one for less than 3 figures, and do the same!
You wont get a lot for under 99 quid tunnie ;D
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Nice and shiny bus :y
But its new, must have hurt the wallet :-/
But in the long run Cem it will earn its keep as Mark does 600 miles a week for his work commute.
I think Mrs DTM maybe have had the a say in what car was the replacement.
A elcheapo 600 quid Omega, could have been the way to pile the miles on, just 50k say, then scrap and replace again.
But i think time in maintaiance, and family needs forced the mummymobile.
If i had a large mile commute in the car, i would run my facelift into the ground, then buy another one for less than 3 figures, and do the same!
You wont get a lot for under 99 quid tunnie ;D
Ooops meant 4 figures ;D
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I like it! That's what I'm trading the meriva for when I'm ready. :y
In fact, I was looking at this the other day.
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/VAUXHALL+ZAFIRA/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-51-111-240-4294966683-4294966947/advert.action?R=200916332643192&distance=23&postcode=Wf2+7EN&channel=CARS&make=VAUXHALL&model=ZAFIRA&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=&vehicleYearOfManufacture=2006&vehicleRegLetter=55
Very good.
You want a design, SRi or Elite, the rest are a bit basic (I have an Elite).
The 150bhp version also gets 17inch wheels, ESP and stiffer suspension.
There is no difference in CO2 or consumption between the 2 engines (although they are different power plants). Beware the autos as they are 2 tax bands higher and quite a bit more thirsty.
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Lol, I actualy wanted a crew cab pickup but that was not allowed!
If I could have dropped onto a reasonbaly priced 2.2 Dti Omega estate I would have probably gone for one.
Its not new, it was registered in Feb 2008 and is a 2008 model year (although 57 plate) with 13K miles on it.
I had to clean it today as I got it at cost price so it had not been fully valeted (although it was serviced) so out came the clay bar and polishing mop etc!
I also got given a full kit (on the quiet) of this mega expensive auto glym treatment they try to sell you.
I used it but, it consists of nothing more than the following:
A Rainex equivalent
A washer bottle additive
A good polymer wax
A bottle of spray for the upholstery.
So in reality you dont get much for the £200+ they try to get you to part with!
For anybody considering such treatment, just get it clayed, mopped and use a good polymer wax (e.g. Meguiras Next Generation) and a bottle of rainex!
Ow yes, the mig was doing 37-38 mpg on my commute.
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Ow yes, the mig was doing 37-38 mpg on my commute. Which engine was it, Cheers Mark. :y :y
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I think it looks like one of these
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h64/pickledpepper/mdtmcar.jpg)
;D ;D
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I think it looks like one of these
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h64/pickledpepper/mdtmcar.jpg)
;D ;D
Just for the record. 11044 :-X
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Lol, I actualy wanted a crew cab pickup but that was not allowed!
If I could have dropped onto a reasonbaly priced 2.2 Dti Omega estate I would have probably gone for one.
Its not new, it was registered in Feb 2008 and is a 2008 model year (although 57 plate) with 13K miles on it.
I had to clean it today as I got it at cost price so it had not been fully valeted (although it was serviced) so out came the clay bar and polishing mop etc!
I also got given a full kit (on the quiet) of this mega expensive auto glym treatment they try to sell you.
I used it but, it consists of nothing more than the following:
A Rainex equivalent
A washer bottle additive
A good polymer wax
A bottle of spray for the upholstery.
So in reality you dont get much for the £200+ they try to get you to part with!
For anybody considering such treatment, just get it clayed, mopped and use a good polymer wax (e.g. Meguiras Next Generation) and a bottle of rainex!
Ow yes, the mig was doing 37-38 mpg on my commute.
this is new in my language..nearly unused :y
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Ow yes, the mig was doing 37-38 mpg on my commute. Which engine was it, Cheers Mark. :y :y
2.5 V6 with 170K miles on the clock.....manual of course!
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Ow yes, the mig was doing 37-38 mpg on my commute. Which engine was it, Cheers Mark. :y :y
2.5 V6 with 170K miles on the clock.....manual of course!
Nice one. :y :y Just shows what they are capable of if looked after. :y
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I think it looks like one of these
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h64/pickledpepper/mdtmcar.jpg)
;D ;D
Lol, the kids already call it the bus!
At least with them in the back and the wife in the boot I get some peace!
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Lol, I actualy wanted a crew cab pickup but that was not allowed!
If I could have dropped onto a reasonbaly priced 2.2 Dti Omega estate I would have probably gone for one.
Its not new, it was registered in Feb 2008 and is a 2008 model year (although 57 plate) with 13K miles on it.
I had to clean it today as I got it at cost price so it had not been fully valeted (although it was serviced) so out came the clay bar and polishing mop etc!
I also got given a full kit (on the quiet) of this mega expensive auto glym treatment they try to sell you.
I used it but, it consists of nothing more than the following:
A Rainex equivalent
A washer bottle additive
A good polymer wax
A bottle of spray for the upholstery.
So in reality you dont get much for the £200+ they try to get you to part with!
For anybody considering such treatment, just get it clayed, mopped and use a good polymer wax (e.g. Meguiras Next Generation) and a bottle of rainex!
Ow yes, the mig was doing 37-38 mpg on my commute.
this is new in my language..nearly unused :y
Yep, although I paid about 40% of the oiginal retail price!
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I think it looks like one of these
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h64/pickledpepper/mdtmcar.jpg)
;D ;D
Lol, the kids already call it the bus!
At least with them in the back and the wife in the boot I get some peace!
;D
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Lol, I actualy wanted a crew cab pickup but that was not allowed!
If I could have dropped onto a reasonbaly priced 2.2 Dti Omega estate I would have probably gone for one.
Its not new, it was registered in Feb 2008 and is a 2008 model year (although 57 plate) with 13K miles on it.
I had to clean it today as I got it at cost price so it had not been fully valeted (although it was serviced) so out came the clay bar and polishing mop etc!
I also got given a full kit (on the quiet) of this mega expensive auto glym treatment they try to sell you.
I used it but, it consists of nothing more than the following:
A Rainex equivalent
A washer bottle additive
A good polymer wax
A bottle of spray for the upholstery.
So in reality you dont get much for the £200+ they try to get you to part with!
For anybody considering such treatment, just get it clayed, mopped and use a good polymer wax (e.g. Meguiras Next Generation) and a bottle of rainex!
Ow yes, the mig was doing 37-38 mpg on my commute.
this is new in my language..nearly unused :y
Yep, although I paid about 40% of the oiginal retail price!
seems spacious and comfy inside..
wont make repair costs at least 3-4 years and within 3 years you will get most of your money back ..logical..
but I cant trust them on fast curves, they seem to be a bit high on centre of weight :-/
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Very nice car Mark
Love the wheels........
Looking forward to falling out of that going round Lings Bar/Radcliffe Rd roundabout at 60 on 2 wheels..........!!!
:y
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The newer ones are much nicer than the orignal Zafiras, which I really was not a fan of.
50mpg is something I can only dream of (unless on the Kawasaki), but I couldn't tolerate the commute :-[
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Saying that, I nearly bought a Rover 45 diesel the other day, and our old Rover 420 diesel always managed 50+ mpg, until it had a nasty bump (then never managed more than 45mpg). I miss that car :'(
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I think it looks like one of these
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h64/pickledpepper/mdtmcar.jpg)
;D ;D
.. as long as the gearbox is better. I have occasion to drive one of those on Campaign for Real Ale duties every now and then. break me is it a shed. Mind you, it belongs to the community centre and gets some abuse. ;D
Kevin
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I was also looking at this at the same garage. Very cheap but no mention of mileage and that usually means.....well, you know what it usually means.... :(
http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/cars_popup.jsp?photosOn=1&dealerid=49103&did=49103&pageid=2&modelexact=1&make=VAUXHALL&model=VECTRA&min_pr=0&max_pr=&mileage=&agerange=&keywords=&max_records=50&photo=0&dealersearch_full=SEARCH&start=4&distance=0&adcategory=cars&channel=DEALERPAGE&id=200907328733259
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Is "the bus" powered by the 1.9cdti engine?
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Is "the bus" powered by the 1.9cdti engine?
Yup...
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Ok - this must be the same engine as my Signum - what you will have to keep an eye on particularly during warranty is the clutch rattle. This will be the Dual Mass Flywheel system on this engine (I think it is a fiat engine by the way so very robust and is prepared for hard work) and it is a fault especially on the original factory fit. First sign of any problem get it to dealer and get issue logged and do not be fobbed off. A lot of people get screwed on this by VX as they claim driver abuse which it is not. If it should happen to you (hope not) then ask for copies of the photos that VX dealer will take to submit to Luton. Repair is about £1400 clutch and dmf and I know people who have paid even with car in warranty as they were convincvd by VX it was driver abuse.
Apparently when changed like mine was under warranty you do not get further problems. Another VX common fault they will not hold their hand up to. The fault is due to the torque on the 150bhp engine.
Having warned on this the drive will be great. I was aware of the dmf problem BEFORE i bought the Signum and actually flagged up with VX before purchase. They changed mine under warranty without too much of a fight at 16000 miles.
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oh dear, I really hope its good to you mate,
but they have horrendous documented problems with egr and pumps!
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Ok - this must be the same engine as my Signum - what you will have to keep an eye on particularly during warranty is the clutch rattle. This will be the Dual Mass Flywheel system on this engine (I think it is a fiat engine by the way so very robust and is prepared for hard work) and it is a fault especially on the original factory fit. First sign of any problem get it to dealer and get issue logged and do not be fobbed off. A lot of people get screwed on this by VX as they claim driver abuse which it is not. If it should happen to you (hope not) then ask for copies of the photos that VX dealer will take to submit to Luton. Repair is about £1400 clutch and dmf and I know people who have paid even with car in warranty as they were convincvd by VX it was driver abuse.
Apparently when changed like mine was under warranty you do not get further problems. Another VX common fault they will not hold their hand up to. The fault is due to the torque on the 150bhp engine.
Having warned on this the drive will be great. I was aware of the dmf problem BEFORE i bought the Signum and actually flagged up with VX before purchase. They changed mine under warranty without too much of a fight at 16000 miles.
Think they modified dmf, so his won't be affected
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Ok - this must be the same engine as my Signum - what you will have to keep an eye on particularly during warranty is the clutch rattle. This will be the Dual Mass Flywheel system on this engine (I think it is a fiat engine by the way so very robust and is prepared for hard work) and it is a fault especially on the original factory fit. First sign of any problem get it to dealer and get issue logged and do not be fobbed off. A lot of people get screwed on this by VX as they claim driver abuse which it is not. If it should happen to you (hope not) then ask for copies of the photos that VX dealer will take to submit to Luton. Repair is about £1400 clutch and dmf and I know people who have paid even with car in warranty as they were convincvd by VX it was driver abuse.
Apparently when changed like mine was under warranty you do not get further problems. Another VX common fault they will not hold their hand up to. The fault is due to the torque on the 150bhp engine.
Having warned on this the drive will be great. I was aware of the dmf problem BEFORE i bought the Signum and actually flagged up with VX before purchase. They changed mine under warranty without too much of a fight at 16000 miles.
Lol, no issue there. Very aware of the few complications (EGR valve sticking....note new there with any manufacturer!, particulate filter clogging on short journeys - software update all but cures that plus T2 can do a re-gen which is interesting to watch!).
Vx introduced a new DMF about 6 months ago....I had it fitted to mine on Wednesday.
The box is not such a problem on the ligher cars....I have actualy only seen them have an issue on the tuned up ones or those where the driver has forgot how to use a clutch!
I note there are some with these lumps running at 200+bhp!
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Saying that, I nearly bought a Rover 45 diesel the other day, and our old Rover 420 diesel always managed 50+ mpg, until it had a nasty bump (then never managed more than 45mpg). I miss that car :'(
Do it Jaime, mines chipped, de catted and goes quite well :y
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What? 50mpg... Not trying hard enough... 23 and mostly m4 work. Seriously though, never tempted with lpg Mark? In your younger brasher Omega days?just wondered....?