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Title: its got to be bad when
Post by: millwall on 27 October 2011, 20:53:50
im reduced to a vectra   i know im going to hate it ;D  my 9-5 has to go as when house got done they got spare keys  so as a run around until after the new year i will be using a v reg sri vec :-[  i feel like a outcast already ;D  someone please convince me it wont be that bad ;D
Title: Re: its got to be bad when
Post by: sticka_v8_init on 27 October 2011, 20:56:11
im reduced to a vectra   i know im going to hate it ;D  my 9-5 has to go as when house got done they got spare keys  so as a run around until after the new year i will be using a v reg sri vec :-[  i feel like a outcast already ;D  someone please convince me it wont be that bad ;D

Errr nope, can't make it any better fella. Face it, its going to be a shit storm  ;D
Title: Re: its got to be bad when
Post by: millwall on 27 October 2011, 21:02:09
im reduced to a vectra   i know im going to hate it ;D  my 9-5 has to go as when house got done they got spare keys  so as a run around until after the new year i will be using a v reg sri vec :-[  i feel like a outcast already ;D  someone please convince me it wont be that bad ;D

Errr nope, can't make it any better fella. Face it, its going to be a shit storm  ;D
cheers pal ;D
Title: Re: its got to be bad when
Post by: hercules on 27 October 2011, 21:02:22
just remember if your going a tad too fast into a corner dont bother steering,cos you will go in a straight line anyway :)
Title: Re: its got to be bad when
Post by: millwall on 27 October 2011, 21:05:44
just remember if your going a tad too fast into a corner dont bother steering,cos you will go in a straight line anyway :)

do they go fast enough to worry about corners ;D
Title: Re: its got to be bad when
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 27 October 2011, 21:07:29
It's not that bad Millwall, if I lost my Mig for some reason, I'd be reduced to a Fiesta diesel at the mo....  :-[
Title: Re: its got to be bad when
Post by: millwall on 27 October 2011, 21:08:26
It's not that bad Millwall, if I lost my Mig for some reason, I'd be reduced to a Fiesta diesel at the mo....  :-[

still beats walking ;D
Title: Re: its got to be bad when
Post by: SIR Philbutt on 27 October 2011, 21:09:24
Hey Millwall it can ONLY get better  :y
Title: Re: its got to be bad when
Post by: millwall on 27 October 2011, 21:11:45
Hey Millwall it can ONLY get better  :y

sure can  still hopefully will save a few pennies on fuel  the 9-5 only gets 25mpg at best ;D
Title: Re: its got to be bad when
Post by: sticka_v8_init on 27 October 2011, 21:30:16
im reduced to a vectra   i know im going to hate it ;D  my 9-5 has to go as when house got done they got spare keys  so as a run around until after the new year i will be using a v reg sri vec :-[  i feel like a outcast already ;D  someone please convince me it wont be that bad ;D

Errr nope, can't make it any better fella. Face it, its going to be a shit storm  ;D
cheers pal ;D

Anytime fella, my pleasure  :y :y  Decided to take a leaf out of TBs book - no bullsh*t, just straight answers  ;D ;D
Title: Re: its got to be bad when
Post by: millwall on 27 October 2011, 21:31:08
im reduced to a vectra   i know im going to hate it ;D  my 9-5 has to go as when house got done they got spare keys  so as a run around until after the new year i will be using a v reg sri vec :-[  i feel like a outcast already ;D  someone please convince me it wont be that bad ;D

Errr nope, can't make it any better fella. Face it, its going to be a shit storm  ;D
cheers pal ;D

Anytime fella, my pleasure  :y :y  Decided to take a leaf out of TBs book - no bullsh*t, just straight answers  ;D ;D
;D ;D
Title: Re: its got to be bad when
Post by: Vamps on 27 October 2011, 22:25:48
I think you are posting on the wrong Forum, this is the Omega Forum....... :D :D :D
Title: Re: its got to be bad when
Post by: millwall on 27 October 2011, 22:28:22
I think you are posting on the wrong Forum, this is the Omega Forum....... :D :D :D

ive got a omega  ok it might be smashed up and in the police pound but i still own it ;D
Title: Re: its got to be bad when
Post by: the alarming man on 27 October 2011, 22:35:17
well all i will say is millwall me old mate...the last time i was anywhere near a vectra the ruddy thing was going up in flames..the baŁ$%^d thing went up (whilst i was driving it) on the m 25...they never did find out why..mind you by the time surrey and kent fire service argued who was going to attend(they both decided it was best left to london f.s) there wasnt a great deal left to go on.. :y
Title: Re: its got to be bad when
Post by: millwall on 28 October 2011, 19:14:20
heres a few pics of the vec on the good side it goes backwards and forwards the heated seats and cd changer work so it aint all bad ;D

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e397/adam5172/000000000000000000000000000001.jpg)
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e397/adam5172/000000000000000000000000000002.jpg)
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e397/adam5172/000000000000000000000000000003.jpg)
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e397/adam5172/000000000000000000000000000004.jpg)
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e397/adam5172/000000000000000000000000000005.jpg)
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e397/adam5172/000000000000000000000000000006.jpg)
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e397/adam5172/000000000000000000000000000007.jpg)
Title: Re: its got to be bad when
Post by: sticka_v8_init on 28 October 2011, 23:31:05
heres a few pics of the vec on the good side it goes backwards and forwards the heated seats and cd changer work so it aint all bad ;D

Errrr, and rather sideways alot ! Or like you say just forwards, especially at corners  ;D
Title: Re: its got to be bad when
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 29 October 2011, 10:16:06
heres a few pics of the vec on the good side it goes backwards and forwards the heated seats and cd changer work so it aint all bad ;D

(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e397/adam5172/000000000000000000000000000001.jpg)
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e397/adam5172/000000000000000000000000000002.jpg)
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e397/adam5172/000000000000000000000000000003.jpg)
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e397/adam5172/000000000000000000000000000004.jpg)
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e397/adam5172/000000000000000000000000000005.jpg)
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e397/adam5172/000000000000000000000000000006.jpg)
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e397/adam5172/000000000000000000000000000007.jpg)

better than my clit :y
Title: Re: its got to be bad when
Post by: sticka_v8_init on 29 October 2011, 18:03:55


Hiya fella, been thinking about your situation and thought this may help the stigma of a Vectra  :y

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-VECTRA-B-BODY-KIT-/270830215942?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f0ebd2306

Don't thank me......I'm here to help   ::)
Title: Re: its got to be bad when
Post by: pscocoa on 29 October 2011, 18:26:29
Looks ok - better off than a lot of people in same situation (needing a run around).
Title: Re: its got to be bad when
Post by: millwall on 29 October 2011, 19:57:00
Looks ok - better off than a lot of people in same situation (needing a run around).
to be fair i did around 90 miles in it last night and quite like it  its certainly good on fuel and very comfortable to drive :y
Title: Re: its got to be bad when
Post by: millwall on 30 October 2011, 00:45:19


Hiya fella, been thinking about your situation and thought this may help the stigma of a Vectra  :y

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-VECTRA-B-BODY-KIT-/270830215942?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f0ebd2306

Don't thank me......I'm here to help   ::)
behave im 40 not 20 ;D
Title: Re: its got to be bad when
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 30 October 2011, 00:48:56
Dunno what your moaning about really Millwall it could be alot worse!!  ::) Gotta be honest though, if I had to drive a Veccy I'd keep it bog standard...... Blend in with the crowd an all....  ;D
Title: Re: its got to be bad when
Post by: millwall on 30 October 2011, 01:03:53
Dunno what your moaning about really Millwall it could be alot worse!!  ::) Gotta be honest though, if I had to drive a Veccy I'd keep it bog standard...... Blend in with the crowd an all....  ;D

bit like driving a omega then ;D
Title: Re: its got to be bad when
Post by: damon80 on 30 October 2011, 01:48:08
Used to have a Vectra SRi many moons ago, a Yr2000 2.5V6.

Yep, the tendancy was for nose-on understeer.  But then, one day, was going round a big built-up roundabout (with about half an acre of grass in the middle) and the next thing I knew I was sat in the middle of the grass!

No warning, no nothing.  Wasn't clogging it, and no oil or diesel on the road.  The bugger just span.  Fortunately, no damage done.  Kept it for a short while after, but wouldn't let the wife drive it, nor would I drive it with the kids in the back.  So got rid.

Without blowing my own trumpet, I ain't a bad driver (raced Karts and FF years ago), so know how a car handles.  Them things are just dangerous TBH...  :-\
Title: Re: its got to be bad when
Post by: YZ250 on 30 October 2011, 08:16:26
Looks ok - better off than a lot of people in same situation (needing a run around).
to be fair i did around 90 miles in it last night and quite like it  its certainly good on fuel and very comfortable to drive :y

My Dad had one the same as yours. Bought it new in 99 (V plate) and sold it last month with just 20K on the clock. It was good on fuel because it was so highly geared and when you consider that you can drop them in to top gear at 120mph and still roll on to 140mph they aren't exactly slow either. It appeared small parked next to my Omega but in reality has plenty of legroom for all occupants and was comfy enough.  :y  It's what you compare it against that brings on that inferior feeling but this would be some people's only car and they would be proud of it. I begrudged the sale of my Dad's vectra (he's too old to drive any more) because it was an absolute minter and he got peanuts for it.  :'(

Chin up. It looks a tidy straight car.  ;) :y

Regards
Alan
Title: Re: its got to be bad when
Post by: davie b on 30 October 2011, 08:44:02
It's alright for all of you owners of reasonable second cars but when my 20yr old has to borrow my mig est for his mates and all their computing gear for a show I'm left with his Micra and its no fun when driving it with a lurcher on the back seat breathing in your ear :D
Title: Re: its got to be bad when
Post by: Del Boy on 30 October 2011, 08:46:19
I don't think it's too bad, or Vectras in general. Although it does seem to be lacking the SRi spoiler  ??? They're not bad cars though in my opinion.
Title: Re: its got to be bad when
Post by: millwall on 30 October 2011, 09:59:02
I don't think it's too bad, or Vectras in general. Although it does seem to be lacking the SRi spoiler ??? They're not bad cars though in my opinion.
well spotted del   it had a lot of laquer peel so my mates boy is painting it for me  for now ive put some bungs in the holes on the boot :y
Title: Re: its got to be bad when
Post by: Del Boy on 30 October 2011, 11:19:55
I don't think it's too bad, or Vectras in general. Although it does seem to be lacking the SRi spoiler ??? They're not bad cars though in my opinion.
well spotted del   it had a lot of laquer peel so my mates boy is painting it for me  for now ive put some bungs in the holes on the boot :y

That would explain :) Looks good though mate :y
Title: Re: its got to be bad when
Post by: pscocoa on 30 October 2011, 12:48:42
Vectras do not deserve the bad press. They are solid and good mpg and plenty of spares
Title: Re: its got to be bad when
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 30 October 2011, 13:03:19
I don't think it's too bad, or Vectras in general. Although it does seem to be lacking the SRi spoiler ??? They're not bad cars though in my opinion.
well spotted del   it had a lot of laquer peel so my mates boy is painting it for me  for now ive put some bungs in the holes on the boot :y

Ha ha! See you're loving it already!!! Lavishing care and attention on it...  :y ;D ;)
Title: Re: its got to be bad when
Post by: sticka_v8_init on 30 October 2011, 15:33:36
It's alright for all of you owners of reasonable second cars but when my 20yr old has to borrow my mig est for his mates and all their computing gear for a show I'm left with his Micra and its no fun when driving it with a lurcher on the back seat breathing in your ear :D

Thats got to be worth a picture posted  ;D
Title: Re: its got to be bad when
Post by: millwall on 30 October 2011, 16:30:26
Vectras do not deserve the bad press. They are solid and good mpg and plenty of spares

im quite warming to the vec now  petrol wise its fantastic  its nice not watching the guage ;D  my mates boy is a apprentice sprayer hes doing the spoiler tomorrow and has offered to do a couple of bits to tidy it up  might even get a few gsi bits for it :y
Title: Re: its got to be bad when
Post by: sticka_v8_init on 30 October 2011, 16:39:28
Vectras do not deserve the bad press. They are solid and good mpg and plenty of spares

im quite warming to the vec now  petrol wise its fantastic  its nice not watching the guage ;D  my mates boy is a apprentice sprayer hes doing the spoiler tomorrow and has offered to do a couple of bits to tidy it up  might even get a few gsi bits for it :y

The morphing has started already  :(  Won't be long before its a Buberry cap, Burberry iPhone cover etc. Before you know it the transformation will be complete  ;D

http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=burberry+chav&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1440&bih=733&tbm=isch&tbnid=WxAmO7w6fI68nM:&imgrefurl=http://www.basenotes.net/threads/226369-Chav-s-I-never-knew-of-them......wonder-if-they-only-wear-Burberry-Fragrances&docid=loWSo7R_mNcpjM&imgurl=http://gfx.dagbladet.no/pub/artikkel/4/48/485/485145/DSC00743a_1165391919.jpg&w=280&h=408&ei=aH2tTqPEKsi28QON8Z2vCw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=178&vpy=341&dur=2421&hovh=271&hovw=186&tx=99&ty=176&sig=114531943927746569706&page=1&tbnh=155&tbnw=106&start=0&ndsp=21&ved=1t:429,r:14,s:0
Title: Re: its got to be bad when
Post by: millwall on 30 October 2011, 16:56:40
Won't be long before its a Buberry cap, Burberry iPhone cover etc. Before you know it the transformation will be complete


ive already got the burberry scarf ;D   can get a bit chilly down the den ;D
Title: Re: its got to be bad when
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 30 October 2011, 18:00:38
someone got to go there
Title: Re: its got to be bad when
Post by: millwall on 30 October 2011, 19:42:16
someone got to go there

like the div welshman who fell off the upper tier ;D ;D
Title: Re: its got to be bad when
Post by: skyblue on 30 October 2011, 21:24:41
Dont worry  Wall ... it will get torched  after Tuesday nights game, if we get get well and truely stuffed so I suggust you get in contact with Mr Jacket ASAP to prevent this happening to ya love boat  ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: its got to be bad when
Post by: millwall on 30 October 2011, 21:32:22
Dont worry  Wall ... it will get torched  after Tuesday nights game, if we get get well and truely stuffed so I suggust you get in contact with Mr Jacket ASAP to prevent this happening to ya love boat  ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D
;D you know your going to lose  your going down ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: its got to be bad when
Post by: skyblue on 30 October 2011, 22:02:24
Dont worry  Wall ... it will get torched  after Tuesday nights game, if we get get well and truely stuffed so I suggust you get in contact with Mr Jacket ASAP to prevent this happening to ya love boat  ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D
;D you know your going to lose  your going down ;D ;D :y

 :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P Danker ;) ;D
Title: Re: its got to be bad when
Post by: millwall on 30 October 2011, 22:32:51
Dont worry  Wall ... it will get torched  after Tuesday nights game, if we get get well and truely stuffed so I suggust you get in contact with Mr Jacket ASAP to prevent this happening to ya love boat  ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D
;D you know your going to lose  your going down ;D ;D :y

 :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P Danker ;) ;D
;D ;D :y
Title: Re: its got to be bad when
Post by: azza_126 on 31 October 2011, 07:31:28
you cant hate it that much it is a vauxhall (at lest your not in a ford well a new ford the old ones are good) and its an sri so it should have a little bit of poke to it  :)