Car model is Opel Insignia 2.0 16V Turbo OPC line, it is 4WD with automatic transmission and 220 hp. It is 2011 stationwagen model with 150.000 km and coverted to LPG so it is cheeper to drive (since begining with LPG). Car is im good condition visually and it has been checked by mechanic that all is as it should be. 10.000 km ago hac been done transmition service, also just done regular servies on car with spark plugs changed. I have driven car for a while and it is great but I would like to know does it have any common problems and if it is over all good car?
AWD Insignia was on my list when I was last time buying another car. I didn't decide for it because it too problematic for me.
What I know:
- leaky power steering (risk of fire if it leaks on exhaust)
- rear shaft wears out quickly on AWD
- rear tires wear out quickly and unevenly
- failure of various electronic systems
Perhaps @dan can tell you more
Insignia was on my list when I was last time buying another car. I didn't decide for it because it too problematic
Same for me, but I also couldn't be bothered with keeping a 'Buick' alive.
any common problems
Like other A-series engines, the 2.0T is also crap - can go out early, they can seize, they can ran out of oil.
As far as the automatic, the AF40 is reliable but has a somewhat short lifespan - replace ATF frequently.
The AWD requires frequent oil changes, there were software issues, and the e-oil pump is unreliable at best.
Online there are claims that the 2.0T AWD Tourer gets 20 mpg city, which is depressing for a 0-100 in over 7.5 secs.
And obviously with as with pretty much any GM, random issues and leaks are pretty much a given.
is over all good car?
Depends pretty much only on your luck - but that's most euro cars this modern of this class.
I mostly see very unhappy Opel owners, but sometimes rarely I see owners that are actually happy.
So should I consider changing some parts that may be problematic (@dan)? Would you be able to recomend me specific upgrades so I can talk to my mechanic what would be smart to do. I would like to keep car for long time but also I would like to avoid any major problems.
Thanks in advance.
So should I consider changing some parts that may be problematic
When issues arise, repair.
Other than that? Can't think of anything specific.
I would like to keep car for long time but also I would like to avoid any major problems.
All car owners do, but it's not something you can choose.
Service it well (engine oil each 7.5k-10k km, ATF each 30k-50k km, service the AWD system frequently),
and what will happen will happen.