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Originally Posted by TKR
Hmmm....how do I put this? Our techs usually do a quick paper / rock / scissors when one gets towed in (esp an import).
Do some checking on Auto gearbox issues and also troublesome modules / software updates. If I were offered a ZC for $15k and a Epica for $15k I would go for the Epica.
Don't get me wrong, the Vectra CDXi V6 Manual was a vey cool, fast car but to own one out of warranty could get quite expensive quickly 
I find it hard to believe that the TS / AH Astra, which were /are very reliable, and the ZC Vectra could come from the same manufacturer. |
Can't honestly say I've ever seen an Import ZC, plenty of JS Opel Vectras though, it goes without saying that I wouldn't touch a Euro that couldn't have the service history traced back to 0 Km. I've heard plenty about how all but the last of the JS ('96-'03) Vectras were terrible, I found it even more amusing when the Police bought a massive fleet of them in 2002.
Seriously considering a manual '03+ CDXI manual at the moment though, they're far cheaper than the Mondeo ST220 (Which is a better car if you can afford it, I suppose). All I can say is that I hope for GM that the Insignia can lift the quality game to Ford levels, because an Epica/Insignia strategy could stop the flow of Commodore drivers to Toyota.