Vectra 2.5 V6 vs Golf VR6 - ::: Welcome to www.AstraSport.co.uk Club Forums :::

Skipz · 05-12-2004, 18:01

My cousin bought a Vectra 2.5 V6 after he smashed his Evo and he has been thinkign about gettin a VR6 Golf probably round a N-P plate for a few years since he's been in hospital we've decided to try and get him one!

Anyone know the Specs of the VR6 compared to the V6 Vectra???

Sten · 05-12-2004, 18:21

the golf has about 10bhp more than a v6 veccy iic (not sure about the torque). I loved my VR6 and would buy another tomorrow, mine hadnt been looked after that well, my mate who i got it from didnt care and after 12 years and 103k miles it still didnt miss a beat - very solid cars. The vectra ive just got rid off (1.8 tho) was falling to bits at 27k.

In short ive not driven a V6 vectra but from my personal experience i would take a golf everytime!

Skipz · 05-12-2004, 22:33

Sounds Good to me Sten... I know how strong the Golfs are and the VR6 is a pretty damn good car... just wondered what they were like compared to the V6 Veccy...

Anyone got any specs...

06-12-2004, 07:19

If you do get him a VR6 and the mileageis nearing 90k+ (like 99% of them are these days) make sure the timing chains have been done, or at least budget an £800 extra to get them done.

Its an expensive job as the chains are on the gearbox side which has to be taken out to do them, but the fact that they have chains rather than a belt mean that they are damn strong for it.

CraigY · 06-12-2004, 09:01

I always did like the VR6 and would prefer one over the vectra any day

06-12-2004, 09:06

The Vectra SRi 170 isn't really that quick. Marginally slower than a 2.2 Astra.

A Vectra GSi (not 2.6) would be on-par with a VR6.

Skipz · 06-12-2004, 12:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rallye_vr6

If you do get him a VR6 and the mileageis nearing 90k+ (like 99% of them are these days) make sure the timing chains have been done, or at least budget an £800 extra to get them done.

Its an expensive job as the chains are on the gearbox side which has to be taken out to do them, but the fact that they have chains rather than a belt mean that they are damn strong for it.

Money is no problem to my cousin he changes his car more often than his underwear....

One car we were lookign at had recipts for the Timing Chains at 76K it's only done 88K possibly worth buying it!

Craig Seeings as your from glasgow... whats first choice garage on Sheildhall road like?? it's not far from ibrox... ( no Gers Jokes mate... )

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevenlcroucher

The Vectra SRi 170 isn't really that quick. Marginally slower than a 2.2 Astra.
A Vectra GSi (not 2.6) would be on-par with a VR6.

Never asked about the SRi it's the 2.5 V6 GSi i was asking about...

Skipz · 06-12-2004, 12:43

:oops: double post

Sten · 06-12-2004, 12:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by H18OAB

Never asked about the SRi it's the 2.5 V6 GSi i was asking about...

...in that case a few more horses than the Golf but they should be very evenly matched in a straight line. Id probably still take the golf but the vectra GSi is a nice car (just the reliability that would concern me).

CraigY · 06-12-2004, 12:52

skippy stay away from first choice like you would a Hong Kong whore

they are a monkey mob and the millage will prob be wrong and the car will be buggered

they used to be in white inch and are renowned for their antticts

05-12-2004, 18:01	#1
Skipz Im Lov'in It! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Falkirk.. Formerely known as : H18OAB Posts: 9,109	Vectra 2.5 V6 vs Golf VR6 My cousin bought a Vectra 2.5 V6 after he smashed his Evo and he has been thinkign about gettin a VR6 Golf probably round a N-P plate for a few years since he's been in hospital we've decided to try and get him one! Anyone know the Specs of the VR6 compared to the V6 Vectra??? __________________ http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e3.../CossieSig.jpg Last edited by Skipz : 05-12-2004 at 18:04.

05-12-2004, 18:21	#2
Sten Im Lov'in It! Join Date: May 2003 Location: UK:\Glasgow Drives: Astra Coupé Turbo Drives: MCC Smartcar Drives: 98 Mk4 Fiesta Posts: 9,410	the golf has about 10bhp more than a v6 veccy iic (not sure about the torque). I loved my VR6 and would buy another tomorrow, mine hadnt been looked after that well, my mate who i got it from didnt care and after 12 years and 103k miles it still didnt miss a beat - very solid cars. The vectra ive just got rid off (1.8 tho) was falling to bits at 27k. In short ive not driven a V6 vectra but from my personal experience i would take a golf everytime! __________________ >>>>>>>>Sten Coupé Turbo for sale - now on ebay Click here

05-12-2004, 22:33	#3
Skipz Im Lov'in It! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Falkirk.. Formerely known as : H18OAB Posts: 9,109	Sounds Good to me Sten... I know how strong the Golfs are and the VR6 is a pretty damn good car... just wondered what they were like compared to the V6 Veccy... Anyone got any specs... __________________ http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e3.../CossieSig.jpg

06-12-2004, 07:19	#4
Rallye_vr6 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: High Wycombe Posts: 219	If you do get him a VR6 and the mileageis nearing 90k+ (like 99% of them are these days) make sure the timing chains have been done, or at least budget an £800 extra to get them done. Its an expensive job as the chains are on the gearbox side which has to be taken out to do them, but the fact that they have chains rather than a belt mean that they are damn strong for it. __________________ Join me again next week for another installment of "I make no f**king sense" where I'll be Waxing an owl.

06-12-2004, 09:01	#5
CraigY Moderator and Fast and Modified show Organiser Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: glasgow Posts: 11,855	I always did like the VR6 and would prefer one over the vectra any day __________________ *GSi* IS BACK

06-12-2004, 09:06	#6
stevenlcroucher Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: North Chingford, London. Posts: 2,403	The Vectra SRi 170 isn't really that quick. Marginally slower than a 2.2 Astra. A Vectra GSi (not 2.6) would be on-par with a VR6. __________________ Dealerteam Vauxhall - "Only here for the beer!"

06-12-2004, 12:43	#8
Skipz Im Lov'in It! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Falkirk.. Formerely known as : H18OAB Posts: 9,109	:oops: double post __________________ http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e3.../CossieSig.jpg

06-12-2004, 12:52	#10
CraigY Moderator and Fast and Modified show Organiser Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: glasgow Posts: 11,855	skippy stay away from first choice like you would a Hong Kong whore they are a monkey mob and the millage will prob be wrong and the car will be buggered they used to be in white inch and are renowned for their antticts __________________ *GSi* IS BACK

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