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Hi,

Does anyone tow with a 2.0 diesel Vectra. If so do you have any comments/pros/cons about them?

I am thinking about getting a 2001 model 2.0lt diesel estate. Also I wasn't sure if they were different variations of the 2.0 diesel power output.

After my 2.0lt petrol Cavalier I am a bit concerned that it may be a bit underpowered for everyday use, although it would probably be better suited to towing due to the low down torque.

If it is underpowered I could think about getting it re-chipped. I know I could just get the 2.2 diesel unit if i am worried about power, but the car I am thinking about buying has been owned since new by someone I know as is a fairly low mileage example.

Any replies gratefully received.

Thanks,

Mustard

A friend of mine as a 1998 Vectra 2 ltr diesel and he is not happy with it.He has fitted a power chip but still thinks it is not a good tow car.It's too high geared.Also check maximum towing limit.

Tom. 

wildie, thanks anyway, but I wasn't looking at extra power as a means of towing more weight! I'm just thinking if it will have as much ooomph as the Cavalier for everyday driving when not towing.

marynov, I am towing an Avondale Perle Olympus which weighs less than 1000kg fully loaded.

tom a, I had thought that the later  diesel unit was different or at least revamped, but I may be wrong.

Thanks,

Mustard

Mustard the vectra td is about 80bhp but if its the vectra tdi its 100bhp as for day to day running they will be quick enough for running round the town or the open road the TDi is the better all round engine but it you have to keep the revs up or the turbo doesn't cut in

the TD is a low pressure turbo whick means its power is smoother but its a little slower with a van on

running solo they both run and accelerate round about the same gears as the same

BTW I had a 2.0 TD for 2 years my mate had a 2.0TDi at the same time both towing vans of 1250kgs

Thanks reedrider, that confirms what I had found out elsewhere today. I think it is the dti but I will check this out.

Mustard.