I BOUGHT A CHEAP SALVAGE VECTRA VXR!
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- Опубліковано 20 лип 2022
- I bought a cheap salvage Vectra VXR. 2.8 V6 Turbo Vauxhall Vectra VXR. In this video i talk about the history of the Vauxhall Cavalier and how it evolved firstly as a Vectra then to an Insignia.
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@@danielturner4574 report it I had same thing, it’s fake
Had a black SRI of these back in the day, was great on the motorway everyone moved out the way thinking it was an unmarked police car 😂
My supervisor at work had the same experience in his SRi company car. He’d also wear his high vis jacket just to make sure he wouldn’t get held up
Ha! I've just bought a black 2008 Vectra C SRI - For £900, does the job as a ridiculously cheap/under the radar work mule for mortorway work, always had BMWs, but this was so cheap seemed daft not too - quite like it in a weird uncool way, it's so uncool, it's almost cool....
😂😂 when I had a white Skoda Octavia estate through work in 2013ish I used to drive everywhere with a high vis over the back of the passenger seat, it was like I’d entered a cheat code when on the M6! 😂 Even better when you cruised past whoever had moved out of the way and they saw the obvious non-Police signwriting down the side! 🤣
People used to do the same when we drove down the motorway in our Polar Blue Vauxhall Omega Elite 3.0.
Amazing
I had the Saab 93 2.8 v6 turbo on 193k miles, still ran like a dream
Reminds me of that Police program Road Wars! Back in the day Pat and Karl on patrol in a MV6 Omega or VXR Vectra! 👍🏼
Im onto my second vectra vxr now a 2009 model stripped out track car (Road legal) just hit 25,000 miles 380bhp around 430ft lb of torque love it to bits
so highly underrated and shocks so many people as to how fast and hard they really do pull
Great video
Right stuff bud! Not a badge snob, just love cars, if it looks great (personal) then I will feel great, all brands have their issues by model etc. so why worry if YOU like it that's what matters
I’m one of the lovers of the Vectra VXR.I used to own a 2002 2.2dti SRi,with over 180,000 miles on the clock.Brilliant car.I used to drive from Dunstable to Northampton to work,averaged 66mpg.Only got rid of it because it developed an internal oil leak in the gearbox.Uneconomical repair.The main thing wrong with the VXR range= The cost of taxing them
They are worth every penny of that tax just for that turboed 2.8 v6 ;)
@@geeteebloke1979 are you joking? That power for a 2.8 V6 turbo was terrible. That plus the absolutely horrific understeer and general handling and the fact it looks fucking shit. Vauxhalls of that era were an embarrassment to cars.
@@grahamek86 Okay mate whatever you say 🤣
@@grahamek86 The silver one in this video is my old motor, funny how its as quick as an audi s3 I sold it last year and missed it so bought another for 2k what other car would you buy that does a genuine 160mph for that money 🤔
@@geeteebloke1979 did you watch the video, it's clearly not as quick lol. Plus the S3 is standard power, this is apparently 300hp with less drivetrain loss. So your criteria for buying a car is the highest top speed for the least amount of money? Interesting. Personally, I'd rather shit in my hands and clap than own a Vauxhall Vectra, even if it could do 160mph. No point doing that speed when it handles like a bag of shite.
I've had my Vectra VXR for 9 years now. A reliable , good looking motor which IS expensive to run , but well worth it. There are around 500 left on the road and I think they will appreciate in value some day.
Still puts a smile on my face when I press the loud pedal , and still embarrasses a lot of so called modern performance cars.
how do you know there's ~500 around still on the road? Also, 500 just in UK?
Had a Vectra 2.0 Turbo SRi a few years ago. I miss it tbh
Same engine as the SAAB 9-3 Turbo X. 2.8 V6 Turbo.
I borrowed a highly tuned one from a friend. Despite the bad press and general bad image of the Vectra i found it was an absolute blast. The mad torque steer just added to the drama and made it a good laugh. Enjoyed driving it much more than the Insignia VXR he upgraded it with.
Your excitement man l tell you it's refreshing,lm a an Aussie petrol head,if this thing was on the market here Mate l would own one.What your doing with the Dream give away should be celebrated man you seem to be a genuinely nice bloke.Not the typical dude in that industry lve always been rubbed up the wrong way by Aussie car dealers.Heaps of RESPECT from the colonies.
I really love it
People slag off Vauxhall, but if you look back at the company's history, all the way back from the late 1800s, then you'd know how impressive the brand is. I love GM styling too. Cars like the Vectra VXR are our smaller equivalent of the big Holdens, Chevrolets, Pontiacs etc.
I'd get more excited to see this over a m3 or c63 or rs6 or whatever on road. So special and a rare commodity
they slow lol even my 640d gran coupe gapped a 340bhp tuned one of these and my boat of a 640D gapped it. They aint special 1 bit lol and i was stock 🤐
@@kaydawg6790 I don't doubt a powerful German with a faster gear box beat this car.. difference is I see a 640d every day... I've never seen a vectra vxr
Like ever. That's why they are special
@@oppoh739 they’re everywhere. U need to go specsavers 😂
@@kaydawg6790 well I do need to go I'm 4 years overdue but I genuinely don't see them in West yorkshire
@@kaydawg6790 These vectras cost £19,000 new, Your car cost £60,000 new, I would expect it to be faster at that price. Also a 3.0 twin turbo engine in your car, Probably weighs less that the VXR too. I think the vectra looks nicer than the BMW too.
Nice to see a vectra vxr open someone's eyes I think some of the reviews were very bias when they first came out tbf I own one my self after wanting one from when I was 19 now 28 😂 also hope you don't mind Calvin but for anyone wanting to see more vauxhall content I have plenty on my channel 👍 also more videos lined up
As you can see in my profile picture I have a arden blue vectra vxr.
Love it 280bhp from factory mapped on sport button to 300bhp and 100nm torque extra ..they do rattle but I love it
Arden army 👍
Nice to see some older cars on the channel, got a bit of a soft spot for the Astra and Corsa from this year
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Me to. Then I get my phallous out
I keep wanting one of these! I had an older 04 plate GSI 3.2 V6 that was a brute!
Nice one Calvin! Always appreciate your real world experience test drives & reviews without the badge snobbery.
I have one with sub-55k miles. Bought one as a dad-mobile a couple years ago. Worried that it was going to be horrible based off of Clarkson's bad reviews of it back in the day. It's certainly surprised me. Far more capable than expected, they are rapid and are very practical. Those with more prestigious brands have driven it and have been as surprised. Deffo a value for money car.
Another great video calv, from someone who's worked for vauxhall for over 30 years starting back in the day in the Luton plant on the Cavalier in 1990. Anything Vauxhall will always get a like from me.
I remember your Lotus Carlton .. when you went to Jay Kays 👍🏻👍🏻 .. loving the content lately Calvin sort of cars I can afford.. keep up the good work man best car related channel on you tube in my opinion 👍🏻👍🏻
Nice to see something other than an Audi, Golf or BMW on the channel. More please 🙏
Yesss Calvin!!! Keep up the Vauxhall content please 😩🙃 such underrated cars!
Overrated, crap.
My old car i do miss the old girl... sold it and missed it so bought another haha
The Vectra I want is the V6T Elite 230. Cheaper tax, total sleeper, just as tuneable but has the auto box.
Once they have a stage 1 - 300bhp and 400lb - they shift on the motorway 👍
I love when Calvin buys salvage title cars best cars on the channel 😍
Loved it nice to see something a little underrated 👍
Calv, you're such a lad behind the wheel, love it 😉
i love a old vauxhall, had a few including a astra mk3 gsi redtop, wicked cars !
Had an old Vectra B 2.5 V6 SRI back in the day - sounded well nice with a bit of induction and an exhaust - I always said it was nice to drive slow as well because of the deep noise low down, good to see someone else noticing that type of thing!
I got 2011 arden blue corsa vxr only got just over 63000 miles on it at the mo ive had it 3 years now & every time i think about getting a different car the corsa always seems to make me change my mind its so much fun to drive, 3 years & still puts a on my face
I personally love the vectra VXR and i still think it looks very modern on the outside for its age. Keep doing what your doing calv!
It's because many brands made their new cars angular with sharp lines and minimalistic design.
I'm the guy that brought this car from you yesterday thank you very much it goes very well, you gave me a wave as you left yesterday I was in my stage 2 Insignia VXR. I just fancied the Vectra after I saw this video.
That’s a lovely veccy vxr, the 2007 had 276 bhp by the way. Saab engine, same engine as in the later insignia, you realy need to get the daddy of all super saloons on the channel, the beautiful ls3 vxr8. In manual trim.👍
Nice 👌 I've wanted one of these since watching top gear even though clarkson wasn't very nice about it but each to there own and the old vectra gsi v6 is a brilliant car too keep up the good work cal too content as usual 👍
@Text On TELEGRAM@CalvinCarDiary is this for real or ??
Big Up for any VXR. My elderly neighbor still rags his Astra VXR around our local villages.
Got a 1.9 sri with vxr interior and bodykit apart from front bumper. (this is my 3rd one haha) torque steer is a bit silly sometimes. they map pretty well for a diesel too. proper comfy and decent on fuel if youre sensible.
I've had a few Vauxhalls through the years and always been solid for me. Had a stage 3 Astra VXR back in 2009 and that was quick. Some people are too snobby about the brand. I'm not keen on the new ones since GM sold the brand though.
that’s my uncles old car that, good car drives unbelievably smooth and rips on the straight roads, and if you reply calvin i can prove it was my uncles car too
Cool video I have the Vectra C Carvavan OPC Ardenblue
Nice, I used to own a 3.2 GSi a number of years ago which was the flagship sporty model before the vxr.
In love with the Vectra C. Now I have a 2.2 but saving up for a decent VXR😇
I’ve always loved the look of the vectra VXR, Always wanted one. Had a vectra Sri for 5 years that was a great car.
I'm a proud owner of the estate version. You're one is the 280 model as in 280hp as its 07 plate it changed from 255 in 2006. Mine is currently running 412hp on stage 3 which for that power isn't that expensive to achieve. These are massively underrated and under priced. Definitely one for the future and they are definitely disappearing fast
Nice one fella, please don't shout it out too loudly ;)
I have a 56plate with 280bhp it said 206kw on the plate and had the higher tax
Yes yours would be the first to go 280. The early 56 plate was lower tax and hp
You got any vids or info on the mods? That's awesome for the z28, don't hear of many achieving that. I'd love another and have it tuned this time.
I first saw your video when you went to jay kays house in the lotus Charlton then followed you . long time follower
I love a good old vauxhall just like you Calvin lad I have a max power old vec b 2.5v6 gsi tuned my msd back in day and I love it 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Love the VXR range 👍Vauxhall's are great starting cars for just passing your test also I wish Vauxhall still made the new SAAB's 🤔👍
silver is a hard colour to match, normally we will just fade it out in the to wings and lacquer the bumper and wings together. the main problem is the way the flake stands on the application of silver.
Reminds me of watching road wars as a kid.. the under covers in their vectra vxrs!
Yes and that copper Ben that retired has his own channel he spoke of doing 130mph down a 30mph road after another vehicle he said he shocked himself he was going that fast and let off, the guy ahead ended up crashing bad....
Here in Ireland they were called the OPC but they were insanely quick....
I always wanted one of these in blue when I was a kid👌🏻👌🏻
I have Just purchased a Insignia VXR Estate super rare car nowadays proper quick to for what it is
I remember when you went to see Jkay in that lotus carlton and he wasn't home . Been watching for a long time.
Having owned a 2.0T Vectra for nearly 10yrs its great to finally see the daddy VXR Vectra on your channel. Cant believe how cheap the HPI check was but like you showed on Autotrader there still good for 5k. Great video, loved it
I to own a Z20NET. Great car and currently running the same power as a vxr. I wanna upgrade to the insignia 2.0t but every time I drive my vec I always get out with a smile n the thoughts of a siggy go out the window
Ive now got a 2.0T Insignia and love it, i do miss my Vectra but after 10yrs it was time to upgrade.
Had a calibra for my firsy car (went on to jave 7 haha loved them) had a Veccy C SRi turbo and a 3.2 GSi... currently thinking of a vxr as a daily so its got allot of cons haha but appreciated thay real world view review 👌
After having had ,5 examples of the Vectra B and I've still own one of the last GSI
I could never really get on with the look of the Vectra C
But that vxr with the 19" alloys really look good .
And having owned Saab 9-3 's with the same engine .
I'm kinda sorta tempted .
It's great to see a video about a car that the common working man could afford to buy .but as with everything thease days it's the running costs .
They came with 20" with the aeropack!
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Great engine, got one in my SAAB.
Perfect for planet of dreams. Make it louder hybrid turbo and tune. Also sort the squeaks out
Loved my vectra vxr
I'm not a badge snob I've had many Vauxhalls over the years, Calibra's etc one of the reg was H884 DTM ( They were quite successful in the German DTM at the time!) last two VXR's I had were the J Astra GTC VXR, they went to town on this model, the running gear, brakes etc it was so well planted on the road I ran until Feb this year when I traded in my Black fully loaded Astra VXR for an F Type V8, I have found out I can't throw it around as much as I did the Astra, so have lost a bit of fun factor. It took something special to get me out of Astra VXR's why I ran them for 7 years, so I know how your colleague feels when you say to him time for a change from the Corsa VXR, they are a lot of fun too & he must know them well. Great review Calvin. The Insignia VXR was all wheel drive btw.
The vauxhall ent a bad car really like you said there kinda a budget bran althought some nice specs about.ive had the pleasure of owning a few sri's and one thing they solute do like to smoke the front wheels quite easily aswell as the dashboard likes to bounce about, not yet drove a vxr don't think you can go wrong.the first cav sri 130 mk 1 is a nice car pretty quick back in its hey day an nice looking with its two tone grey bottom.good vid Calvin
Great vid..
calvin isle of sky is in scotland lol great vectra love vauxhalls great video
Done the same time as a Tesla. Thats good going for an older car and a manual.
And you are right Calvin, Vauxhall has a massive following. I wouldnt say i'm a Vauxhall fan boy but i do own a Mk4 Astra SRi Turbo that i've had for 11 years and i will never sell it. All of Vauxhalls 2.0T sports hatches have been good cars.
I Got the estate vxr surprises few people once it gets going currently 340bhp 430lbft torque with quaife lsd & short shifter
It's actually quite a handsome looking car. Age very well. But had one major problem, as Jeremy Clarkson put it, it as catastrophic understeer. If you are going to get one. I recommend investing into an LSD
Stunning car my next vectra vxr in the future in red
Torque steering to bits 😂 mad fun
I’ve got a 2014 Astra GTC VXR and I love it.. always been a massive fan off the vxr range 🤙🏾
sorry mate but the GTC version of Astra VXRs just are not proper vxrs in my opinion.
they're too synthetic and that classic 'howling/rushing-air-sound' exhaust note thing when you floor it sounds artificial in the new ones. astra H was always the best
@@andyasdf2078 I agree in someways.. I had the Astra H VXR on a 08 plate and it felt more raw than the GTC.. it’s does have a lot off plus sides also.. the seats are amazing puts the power down a lot better than the previous model. The handling is night and day to the old shape too..
@@michaelporter8485 yeah I had an 09 plate but wrote it off shortly after swapping the fronts for the rears in the wet
@@andyasdf2078 ouch mate! ☹️
Love the Vectra C, I had one for 11 years and it was fantastic. If you want a true LC descendant, get yourself in a Monaro VXR or VXR8 ;)
Vauxhalls always get a raw deal . I got a Astra gtc great car no probs so far it does the job i got no complaints ...
Same here 1.6i sidi 200hp. 7 years old no issues. Quite quick for the weight of the car!
heavy cars but they do look the part
Got an insignia 2.0cdti atm, people bash it left right and centre.. but look past the flywheel and pick up seal issue and it’s the best car I’ve ever had.
Never skipped a beat. Sat on 124k
I like the look of this car alot
Also had a 1.8 Corsa C sri, that thing with 125bhp shifted! Super short hearing and just over 1000kg
The only weak points with the engine are the manifold to turbo link pipes, especially the rear one. They crack and cause issues with over fueling, also timing chain stretching and it's a bit of a pig of a job to do.
I remember a video on that car age's ago you drove it to princess Risborough
I loved my signum. underrated motorway muncher. 3.2 v6
Get more cars like this on the chancel Calv!! + more Japanese cars!!
Man I want this motor! Have always loved these px +cash ???haha great vid bro
And yeah your right being from luton if it wasn't vauxhall it's rare lol
@@danielsalsbury1195 I'ts my old motor i will vouch for it ;)
Alright Calvin, it’s Dave.
That one that was advertised for £4750 was my old one, px’ed it for the GTC VXR.
What are the gtc vxr's like mate? 280bhp 4x4 arent they.
Love Vectras
Drove loads you want get the vxr8 now that spins up cheap smiles
Love this 👍💪
2007 car would be 280bhp from factory, I’m curious if you prefer the vectra vxr to the insignia vxr as I remember you was disappointed in the insignia
This is my old car it was running a stage 1 courtenay map at 298bhp... I missed her so much I have just bought another lol
@@geeteebloke1979 🤣bet you wished you didn't sell it 🤔
@@flippingcarsrepairs yep that's why I bought another one haha 😄
I owned the 3.2 gsi version a few years back was pretty good car tbh
I love my vauxhall's i got a mk3 cavalier 2.0L 16v red top a astra coupe turbo & my daily is a mk5 astra estate
Isle of sky is at the top of Scotland Calvin.👍
Suprised these didn’t come with a asbo lol had vauxhalls for over 20 years and this one there better example for ripping around and putting a few boy racers to shame great video
first video i've seen on your channel was with a stage 4? corsa vxr you picked up with ricky ? been a long journey :D
Had a 2008 Sri 150 for 11 years cracking motor sad to see it finally go personally did over 120000 miles over the years and only big expense was a new clutch and flywheel
I think you might have to hold the sport button in to fully turn off the traction
Hope to see an m5 or m6 v10 on the channel!!!!
Would love a vectra vxr , nice car
Legend!!!
me and me dad always had vauxhalls still nice cheap fun cars loved old cav sri 2.0 8v were brill but all the turbo models are good AtoB cars afforable for familys 😀
Love the vxr brand👏👏. Had the Astra, then had kids so wanted something better on fuel like a Corsa VXR but with more space for the family so got a Meriva VXR. Now I want a Vectra VXR but they are going up in price..but the Insigna VXR are coming down In money 🤷🏻♂️
Vectra vxr are rarer than a insigna vxr hence the rise in price
Buy this one its my old car i missed it so much i bought another one in arden blue lol
@@geeteebloke1979 its a fantastic car matey 👍 someone will get a very nice car !! . Arden Blue is defo the best colour but closey followed by silver and black ?? Personally I thought the Owner was selling too get an Insignia VXR 🤷🏻♂️
hi i hope your ok,good content its a great older car cal m8 wish i kept my vectra vxr i sold it for 500 quid,take care pal
Not seen a VXR on this Chanel in a while 😮
If it had the navi most of them did iv had a few 1.9150 vectra/signum with the navi setup
Also had a Calibra as my first car, second and third! Huge fan of older Opels 😁
Looking to buy a "new" car and it stand between a Saab 9-5 Aero or a Vectra OPC/VXR as a new daily driver. Do wonder how relible they are compared to a Saab :)
I've been a vauxhall fan all my life up until recently, my 17 plate astra vxr line engine blew up with 42k on the clock only owned it a year it was the 1.4T 150bhp so that's me done! I now drive a seat leon fr
It made a very good traffic car, the fastest ones TV had I think.