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J90



Member Since: 02 Jul 2013
Location: Somewhere south of Bergerac
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France 2006 Range Rover Vogue Td6 Java Black
Vauxhall Insignia

I've just returned from a 12 day trip to Bergerac, France in the above car only because I wanted to keep the miles off the RR.
You will all hate me but... It was a pleasure to drive, I never worried about it starting first time, it was smooth, comfortable and very fuel efficient. I liked it, liked it a lot.
BUT it ain't no Range Rover. I would have it as a second car though. just my personal obs.

Post #337596 16th Jul 2015 6:44pm
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RiccartonRR



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I think you should have 50 lashes and say 100 Hail Mary's Laughing

Post #337605 16th Jul 2015 7:37pm
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JOKER



Member Since: 11 Sep 2008
Location: Sconnie Botland
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Had one of those also as a hired car in Spain , thought it was a really good car as you say comfy and smooth .... Thumbs Up ====================================

"Open Mike Night " sounded like a lot of fun until i found out i was going to an Autopsy

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J90



Member Since: 02 Jul 2013
Location: Somewhere south of Bergerac
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France 2006 Range Rover Vogue Td6 Java Black

I'm still keeping the RR but it was roomy. One for the missus I think.

Post #337637 16th Jul 2015 9:20pm
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johnboyairey



Member Since: 11 Jan 2013
Location: surrey
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United Kingdom 2012 Range Rover Westminster TDV8 Orkney Grey

we used to have a Vauxhall omega estate. 2.0 it was a very nice drive. but it was just a tin can. but a quiet one.

Post #337646 16th Jul 2015 10:15pm
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n1cktdv8



Member Since: 19 Aug 2013
Location: Cheshire
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2008 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Stornoway Grey

I think that a lot of the medium sized cars like the Insignia are good. In recent months through work I have driven hire cars to and from sites and they include an Insignia, a Volvo v40, a Mondeo, Infinity Q20 and last week a ford focus. All 1.6/2.2 diesels (I think) and all a great little drive ! Not sure how I'd live with them in fairness for grinding out Mway miles in comfort with good economy, I'd 100% agree with you the Insignia is a nice car. Is this where I put the car details and a bit about myself ?........

Post #337669 17th Jul 2015 5:58am
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Andy



Member Since: 23 Feb 2009
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United Kingdom 2009 Range Rover SE TDV8 Stornoway Grey

I drive one every day - at work. Not a bad car to be honest. 2010 MY Vogue SE TDV8 3.6 Stornoway Grey- fully loaded

Post #352827 18th Oct 2015 9:10am
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Cam-Tech-Craig



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I thought when we hired one they seamed claustrophobic Rolling Eyes

Post #352828 18th Oct 2015 9:25am
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sharkey964



Member Since: 08 Sep 2015
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France 2002 Range Rover SE Td6 Oslo Blue

I have hired Insignias on a few occasions,have to say,I find them very good.
Thumbs Up

Post #352829 18th Oct 2015 9:30am
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Contraband



Member Since: 08 Nov 2010
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I had one as a courtesy car for a week... I thought it was the nastiest car I had driven in years.
From memory it handled like a pig. I have had 6 astras and a zafira as company cars for over 20 years, so I know my vauxhalls... Last month I even bought myself a brand spanking new Vauxhall Vivaro doublecab van for my own personal use, so I am not anti-Vauxhall at all...
Anyway, I still remember to this day that the insignia is a stinker of a motor vehicle. Previously..
Vogue SE TD6
Defender 90 2.4
Defender 110 TD5
Vogue 3.5 EFI

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paulmoran2



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England 2013 Range Rover Vogue SDV8 Mariana Black

I found the seats very uncomfortable... GONE 2010 Facelifted 3.6 TDV8 - Stornoway Grey + 22" Overfinch Olympus
HAVE 1999 Discovery 2 GS 4.0 V8 - Silver - Off Road Toy
GONE 2013 L405 4.4 SDV8 Vogue. Black with Silver roofline and 22" s
HAVE 2015 Jaguar XF.

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nobbyclark



Member Since: 16 Sep 2014
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I've just had a week in Italy in a Fiat Panda. Great for the twisty, narrow roads there but not sure if I will p/ex the FF for a 4x4 version.

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kingpleb



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United Kingdom 2005 Range Rover Vogue Td6 Bonatti Grey

Hateful things! the one and only one id driven was donny to heywood and back and it no matter how i adjusted the seat i couldnt get it right. Left my back and thighs aching for a day or two after.

After that Avis reverted back to Jetta/Passat's for me and then a Disco4 HSE for 3 months Very Happy FFRR MY06 facelift With TDV8 Alloys Zeros/ATR's
Mantec Sump Guard, Rigid Load liner, MY10 BT upgrade.

Post #353499 21st Oct 2015 3:41pm
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appj62



Member Since: 07 Aug 2013
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England 2006 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.2 SC V8 Buckingham Blue

I've had a couple of 1.8 petrols as hire cars to drive from Aberdeen to home and TBH they couldn't pull the skin off a rice pudding. They do a 1.6 as well! I found the view through the rear window to be restrictive. The last of the Cavaliers were great with the 1.8 petrol, 5 up, motoring along no bother at all! Vectras were awful. Previous cars:
S-Max 2007-2013 (only diesel I've had, good car but expensive when diesely bits go wrong, so what's the point?)
Galaxy 2001-2007
Mondeo Estate 1997-2001
Sierra Estate 1993-1997
Uno Turbo 1987 -1993
Fiesta 1984 - 1987
Fiat 127 1982 - 1984

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exalin



Member Since: 14 Jan 2015
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United Kingdom 2017 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Silicon Silver

I hire cars regularly for business trips and was unlucky enough to be given an Insignia once. It was utterly Censored! Uncomfortable, woeful handling and complete lack of power. Must be a contender for the worst car I've ever driven.

The next time the hire company arrived with an Insignia I told them to take it back and swap it for something else.

Post #353600 22nd Oct 2015 11:22am
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