new member in melbs

[CNBLU]

Welcome Matey!

[Ice]

i will actually

haha....no not that one

[MatsHolden]

Welcome mate.

[InsaneAsylum]

hmmm so tempting.... however my lack of budget prevents me from getting another car

[SubZero]

welcome bro

[djlech]

Welcome!

If i were you, id either be looking for a 2.2 4cyl or the 2.6 6cyl
i would stay away from the 2.5

cars are getting on with age so there are alot of high K ones around, but you should be able to find one in the low 100's for a decent price.

can you tell me what's wrong with 2.5 ?
i was asking on local forum in europe and people are saying 2.5 is the best and you can easily buy a lot of parts not only form dealer.
2.2 is rear in europe and v6 2.6 have a problem with parts only original parts you can get because this engine was only 3 years on market
I know that I'm here but I read that a lot of people is shipping the parts from UK.

[nuggz]

can you tell me what's wrong with 2.5 ?
i was asking on local forum in europe and people are saying 2.5 is the best and you can easily buy a lot of parts not only form dealer.
2.2 is rear in europe and v6 2.6 have a problem with parts only original parts you can get because this engine was only 3 years on market
I know that I'm here but I read that a lot of people is shipping the parts from UK.

2.5 was a really rough engine
power delivery only came on after 4krpm and had huge flatspots, 2.6 is smooth with torque coming lower in the rev range. also a much easier engine to work on

i've got both at the moment, and the 2.6 is a better engine without question
the forums in europe like vvoc and such, the majority of them have the 2.5 and there will always be a bias towards it, but the ones that have had the 2.6 or driven it, will tell u its the better motor
who ever said theres an issue with parts probably hasn't tried very hard, the 2.5 and 2.6 and veccy c 3.2
are based on the same platform and use many of the same parts, the 2.6 was also in the omega

the 2.5 only came as an auto in aus as well,

[nuggz]

But, dont take my word for it, take them all for a test drive!

[fx48.215]

Hey welcome. Have you had much to do with astra convertibles? Would love to discuss them if you do.

[djlech]

But, dont take my word for it, take them all for a test drive!

took them all for test drive and today bought 2001 veccy b js2 cd v6 2.6 with 133,000km for $8400.
Maybe bit pricey but I have seen 15 cars and this one was the first one in really good condition and without accident.
To be honest didn't think it will be so hard to buy a car here in good condition.

Nuggz if something will brake in this engine I will blame you