Opel Insignia 2.0 (A) or Honda Accord 2.4 (A)

[Thaiyotakamli]

hi..

 

My dad has been driving his Mondeo for 6 yrs ...

Now he is considering for his ride between these 2 cars ...

I would like to know your views ....

go and get S60, the best, just add a bit, a conti car with the best safety features

[Icedbs]

Opel for me.

 

I don't understand this thing about resale value. Why resale? Just drive it until break even la. Who ask you to sell?

 

It's crazy that people choose a Jap car which is obviously inferior just for resale value.

 

If like that might as well be a car dealer better. Then everyday can buy and sell.....

[Icedbs]

Take a look also at Mondeo 2.3 ... if the new 2.0T Ecoboost + 6 speed DSG Powershift transmission,... it is a very good alternative.

As an ex Ford owner, your father should have some discounts from Regent Motors/Vantage Automotive

 

Otherwise, Mazda 6 is really another good Japanese alternative to Insignia/Accord.

Conti alternative ... take a look at Skoda Superb.

 

I believe all the cars mentioned above are reliable enough. Only issue is resale... which none of the above will be good except Honda.

In fact locally speaking, only Merc/BMW/Toyota/Honda has good resale.... there rest are the same. Nowadays probably VW/Audi's resale is not so bad.

 

Honda insurance also higher....and that wipe out whatever gain in resale value

[Vooth]

Opel for me.

 

I don't understand this thing about resale value. Why resale? Just drive it until break even la. Who ask you to sell?

 

It's crazy that people choose a Jap car which is obviously inferior just for resale value.

 

If like that might as well be a car dealer better. Then everyday can buy and sell.....

 

While I can see your viewpoints, there will be times when resale value comes in handy....when one suddenly goes into financial difficulties, one is the type who changes cars every 3-5 years etc....resale value do come into the picture.

[Nikkei121]

I think it's not the Honda R&D engineers' fault . It should be the spec that Kah Motor ordered in to maximise their profits. So they brought in a big car, but to lower the omv they definitely have to leave something out. Despite doing this, in the end they did not price it as a 2-airbag Accord.

 

I think u are right. pro comment!

[Nikkei121]

the insignia is rarely seen on the roads in Germany despite being released for sometime already. the most popular Opel model in Germany is the astra. gives a VW golf a run for the money.

astra is cheaper there anyway.

 

most Germans don't regard Opel as a local brand anymore since it was taken over by the Americans.

[Sabretan]

the insignia is rarely seen on the roads in Germany despite being released for sometime already. the most popular Opel model in Germany is the astra. gives a VW golf a run for the money.

astra is cheaper there anyway.

 

most Germans don't regard Opel as a local brand anymore since it was taken over by the Americans.

 

Where do u get the statistics tat Germans don't regard Opel as a local brand anymore? Opel Zafira is still manufactured in its German plant.

[Cjkannan]

dear bros,

 

I am a bit torn between choosing Mondeo ( 160 bhp) / Insignia and Teana ( i know its a lousy comparision to have teana here).

 

Appreciate any advice that would help speed up my decision.

 

Insignia is priced on the higher side (140 k +), the current mondeo ( 113 +)

 

thanks

 

 

[Sabretan]

if price is a key concern, of coz go for Mondeo.

 

But in terms of parts sourcing n alternative servicing..of coz Nissan offers more variety...

 

Ford n Opel equally difficult in terms of above consideration.

 

Handling n Performance, this u got to ask urself liao..assuming u had taken them for multiple test drives.

 

At the end, there is really no need to rush, unless COE rising trend is causing a panic, but u still got two weeks till the next COE bidding...so my advice,

 

really take ur time to think abt it, discuss w friends n family.

[Forte3737]

dear bros,

 

I am a bit torn between choosing Mondeo ( 160 bhp) / Insignia and Teana ( i know its a lousy comparision to have teana here).

 

Appreciate any advice that would help speed up my decision.

 

Insignia is priced on the higher side (140 k +), the current mondeo ( 113 +)

 

thanks

 

off topic

[Cjkannan]

if price is a key concern, of coz go for Mondeo.

 

But in terms of parts sourcing n alternative servicing..of coz Nissan offers more variety...

 

Ford n Opel equally difficult in terms of above consideration.

 

Handling n Performance, this u got to ask urself liao..assuming u had taken them for multiple test drives.

 

At the end, there is really no need to rush, unless COE rising trend is causing a panic, but u still got two weeks till the next COE bidding...so my advice,

 

really take ur time to think abt it, discuss w friends n family.

 

 

Thanks for the feedback.

 

In terms of handling, i did not see much difference, when I test drove it. performace, i see insignia has more ooph ( turbo - 220 ps) and good Interior too. My wife feels Mondeo is more value for the money

 

As you mentioned, i will take time and test drive once more before rushing to a decide.

[Cjkannan]

off topic

 

 

Sorry if its off topic.. I am newbie to this forum and this is the closest topic i could find to ask this question (as i cannot start a thread)

[TRD]

honda accord for me!

[Sabretan]

Thanks for the feedback.

 

In terms of handling, i did not see much difference, when I test drove it. performace, i see insignia has more ooph ( turbo - 220 ps) and good Interior too. My wife feels Mondeo is more value for the money

 

As you mentioned, i will take time and test drive once more before rushing to a decide.

 

Mondeo more value for money? I think in terms of spec, Opel Insignia is really good. somemore 2.0L turbo engine as compared to Mondeo 2.3l engine.

 

But do bear in mind tat a turbo charged car tends to have higher insurance premium. of coz mondeo will have higher road tax.

[Tbt001]

You can also wait for the 2010 EcoBoost Mondeo which arrives early next year. This is 203 ps with 13 km/l.

 

Alternatively you can wait longer for the 2011 EcoBoost Mondeo which is 240ps also with 13 km/l.

I am trying to encourage either RM or a PI to bring in the 2011 version earlier by forming a buyer's

"club". See more at the Mondeo tread.

 

 

 

[Sony]

The accords here are tom yum accords. The Opel or Vauxhall as they call it where they dont speak singlish, always had a good reputation. 6 Speed summore. Conti also.

 

 

Eh, people in England don't speak English meh?

[Cjkannan]

Mondeo more value for money? I think in terms of spec, Opel Insignia is really good. somemore 2.0L turbo engine as compared to Mondeo 2.3l engine.

 

But do bear in mind tat a turbo charged car tends to have higher insurance premium. of coz mondeo will have higher road tax.

 

another concern is the resale value of insignia. I think one will loose more compared to mondeo. ( anyway will loose if sell less than 5 years, but more of which one you are likely to lose less)

 

and service/ spare parts availability of these these two cars?

 

[Sony]

Put money in bank also will depreciate