Vec C SRi 1.8 VVT

Andy

Andy

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Just wondering if anyone has had any experience with the above car. Going with my old girl today to the dealer as she's after a new car and has taken a fancy to the Vec C SRi 1.8 VVT.
 
rushy

rushy

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From what I am aware the BHP is not that far of the 2.2 but is lacking in the newton metres department so for every day driving you have to reg it a bit. The 2.2 direct is fer better, with better MPG and BHP over our SE. The VVT is going cheep though with pre reg sri's going for £10000
 
Andy

Andy

Senior Member
these are the figures according to the vx site

Maximum power: 140 @ 6300rpm
Maximum torque: 175 @ 3800rpm.

it'll be a new car as she's on motability, the deposit for a 2.2 is nearly 8 times the amount of the 1.8.
 
Andy

Andy

Senior Member
well we went to the dealer and they didn't have an sri available to test drive but i took out a design model for a spin. i'm suprised at how much room there is inside, its massive lol. she've ordered one now in black so should have it in a couple of weeks.
 
rushy

rushy

Senior Member
The vec's a super car mate in face lift form the handling has been tweaked a bit over the pre facelift, so much so they dropped the TC.
 
Andy

Andy

Senior Member
well i'm looking forward to driving it when she gets it lol. the design felt a bit of a boat, no doubt the SRi will be much better lol.
 
vocky

vocky

Staff
the vectra B sri out handles the vec C sri easily, the C is a bit of a barge :roll:

don't get me wrong, it's a nice barge :LOL:
 
Andy

Andy

Senior Member
well the old girl had her car Wednesday and i've been driving it around for the last 2 days.

Must admit i'm a little dissapointed. The ride is more refined than mine but it don't feel as sporty as my vec b.
 
vocky

vocky

Staff
way too big compared to the vec B :roll:

still I like the shape of the facelift C, but will probably get an astra to replace my vec C cryb..
 
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