New boy here...

**R-man** · 6th September 2005, 20:56

Hi guys and gals

Perused your site daily for a while now. Though I may be a Vectra driver and lover, I'm afraid that I don't own - I contract hire - company footing the bill. That's why I've not posted before as I can't modify or tweak anything on the car - so didn't think I would be able to give much input! But, after a phonecall today I have a poser - thought you guys might be able to help....

I organise my own company car - and lease direct with Vauxhall and don't want to go away from Vectra. They generally stick me in a new one every six months which is good - new plates etc etc.

But - phonecall today:

Hi Vauxhall here, do you want to change your car for a new one yet?

Me: OK - but you keep promising me an SRi - so???

Sorry - still cant get them on lease. You can either wait two months and have a facelift one - no SXi - they will be DESIGN spec. OR, four weeks and have a new current shape SXI.

Thing is, I have only seen a few photos so I dont know if I like the new one or not... wouldn't want to get stuck with it if I didn't like it. What would you do?

ONE THING I DID SAY - I don't want another black one!!! I'm a clean car freak and it's been slowly killing me!

So guys advice? Info or pics on new vec?

Thanks very much in advance.

**GARY3306** · 6th September 2005, 21:02

Welcome to the site R-man. I would go with the facelift choice. It is only the front end that looks any different. There are pictures on the forum somewhere.

**Duncan** · 6th September 2005, 21:15

Hi, welcome to the site.

Here's a link to a thread with the new brochure.

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**denzo** · 6th September 2005, 21:22

Welcome,

I'd go for a facelift DESIGN Vectra; Design is a good spec.

**Graeme** · 6th September 2005, 21:25

welcome to the site mate. post away, you sound like a man who likes his c's and thats what this forum is all about.

i'd also go for the facelift, probably design for spec as well.

**Drinky** · 6th September 2005, 21:22

welcome aboard m8 just because you have a standard car doesnt mean you carnt join in the fun as its all about owning and driving the cars !!!!!by the way go for the new model you never know you just might be the first one on here to get one

**AJA** · 6th September 2005, 21:29

Facelift Design mate

Welcome by the way.

**R-man** · 6th September 2005, 21:48

Hi guys

Thanks for the response. I think I'm convinced on the new model, the Autocar review pics look better than what I have seen before. The thing that has worried me is going from an SXi to a Design - I see a lot of interior advantages - just worried I will end up with plastic mouldings all over the outside whereas the one I have now is all "skirted". Will keep you posted. Glad I can join the fold even if I am only a leaser of our beloved. As mentioned - I do really like them and have no plans to change - so as you have all been so welcoming I will set up my account properly with some pics etc and join in! I'm generally a car nut anyway so I love to talk about anything with four wheels! Thanks again chaps.

**Duncan** · 6th September 2005, 21:52

Hey, just 'cos you aren't able to modd your car doesn't mean you aren't able to contribute. All C/Signum owners are welcome m8 and other members can give you advice and vice versa.

Let us know what you get in the end - and pictures!

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**R-man** · 6th September 2005, 22:00

Will do Duncan. I'll get a piccy of "black thunder" on tomorrow. I'm sure giving your car a name is the thing of the past - but have done it with all mine! Mind you, as I said before I just can't get another black one - it's such hard work and the time I have spent waxing to wake up the next morning with dust and water marks - arrgghhh!

Quick question - is there anyone on here from Leighton Buzzard? Seen a nice veccy looks slightly modded - anyone taking responsibility? I'll get a pick next time I see it - always in the same place.