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[joshwyatt]

It seems, that your requirements would mean a 2.2 would probably fit the bill perfectly.

The MPG will be better, but by a small margin.

The thing to think about now is what spec to get, the 2.2 came in different trim levels.

GLS - The entry level model, without wanting to offend GLS'sers I would avoid one
CD - Adds front fogs, heated seats, velour trim, trip computer and other small bits
CDX - In addition to CD adds sunroof, cruise, Xenon's, fold flat passenger seat, tape, 4cd and radio, different wheels.
Sport - This is effectively a MV6 model, but with a 2.2 engine. May not be ideal for you, as it has stiffer suspension.

If possible, I'd say go for a CDX 

[Terbs]

PM sent Josh

[Terbs]

I did notice one other thing...there was a SAFE sign on the computer. Would I be right in saying this is something to do with the radio as the battery was flat

[Vamps]

I think I would be looking elsewhere, there are loads of 2.2 on the bay and autotrader and some nice looking ones as well.....

[bored bigyin54]

I disagree. I have a 3.2, 2.6 and 2.2. All automatics. I love the 2.2. It idles better, pulls pretty well for the cars weight and on a long run the economy is much much better than my 3.2. But then I have lpg'd the 3.2 due to its drinking habit.

I have no idea about the ability to tow. But to call the 2.2 nasty or grossly underpowered is not at all fair. It just doesnt have the top end of a 3.2.

I am not sure my 3.2 sounds much different from the 2.2. Both have pretty silent exhausts and the engine note is pretty well muted in the cabin.

i agree with you there , had the 2.5 v6 and said never again a v6 . got the 2.2 now find no difference in fact the 2.2 pulls my van better

[Terbs]

The one I am looking at is in the Trader.....greeny blue colour

Are we allowed to put a link in

[Kevin Wood]

I did notice one other thing...there was a SAFE sign on the computer. Would I be right in saying this is something to do with the radio as the battery was flat

Yep, radio needs its' code entered as it's lost power. Check the seller has the car pass with the code on it.

If not, it's a bargaining point, I suppose.  IIRC they can be ordered from a stealer, at a price.

If the main requirement is something cheaper to run than the 2.5, though, I wouldn't be considering a 2.2. A marginal decrease in fuel consumption in return for a lot less performance and refinement, IMHO. I would also only consider a manual 2.2, as an auto will claw back a few more MPG, probably back to where your V6 is, and they feel pretty lethargic on a 4 pot, all in my humble opinion, of course.

[Terbs]

Fellas.....I respect all your humble opinions
The world would be pretty awful if all was the same.
Obviously, economics play a part, but I suppose, that as long as comptsion is the same or less than the V6, we could live with that.
I have to say, that looking under the bonnet, it seemed half the engine was missing but it looked, as James said, very good to work on.

[Terbs]

Fellas.....I respect all your humble opinions
The world would be pretty awful if all was the same.
Obviously, economics play a part, but I suppose, that as long as consumption is the same or less than the V6, we could live with that.
I have to say, that looking under the bonnet, it seemed half the engine was missing but it looked, as James said, very good to work on.

[Kevin Wood]

OK, from a purely "living with it" point of view:

4 pot has a different set of snags to the V6 but not a lot to choose between them, IMHO. Cam cover gasket and coil pack issues a bit less prevalent on a 4 pot, perhaps, head gasket failures more common, especially north of 150K or so. HBV the same. No oil cooler issues. Blowing exhaust manifolds and broken studs.. cam sensors break instead of crank sensors.. Yes, it's a bit easier to get to some parts, but we're talking about 20 minutes' dismantling max to get anywhere on a V6 anyway. Both will go on for a good mileage. V6 probably has the edge here. We've seen a few 4 pots die due to wear but precious few V6s. Like I say, little to choose between them really.

Engine aside, the rest of the car is identical, of course.

[Terbs]

Sorry about double posting.....
Now you see why I am also crap with cars

[twiglet]

I disagree. I have a 3.2, 2.6 and 2.2. All automatics. I love the 2.2. It idles better, pulls pretty well for the cars weight and on a long run the economy is much much better than my 3.2. But then I have lpg'd the 3.2 due to its drinking habit.

I have no idea about the ability to tow. But to call the 2.2 nasty or grossly underpowered is not at all fair. It just doesnt have the top end of a 3.2.

I am not sure my 3.2 sounds much different from the 2.2. Both have pretty silent exhausts and the engine note is pretty well muted in the cabin.

I'd have to question that...

[martin42]

i had a look at some cars the other month at the same place,wasnt impressed by the quality of them,and looks like they buy very cheap cars and repair them on site,i walked away from there,i would look for something else and not use this garage 

[PhilRich]

On past experience I wouldn't buy from a garage at all!

[omega3000]

Would be an experience having a drive in a 4 pot , guess us v6 owners get a bit spoilt  Reading this post i wasnt aware that the 4 pot was nearly as thirsty as the v6