Opel
Germany · parts cost 1/5 · specialist network: widespread
Model families
| Model | Segment | Generations covered | Variants | Price span |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insignia A · A Sports Tourer | mid | 2 | 6 | €1,050–€5,250 |
| Astra J | compact | 1 | 2 | €850–€3,400 |
Only families with researched data appear here. See coverage for what is planned next.
Brand-wide ownership notes
Opel is the value end of this database and the prices show it, which cuts both ways. Parts are cheap and independents are everywhere, so a repair rarely writes off the car, but the cars are cheap enough that previous owners often deferred the work. The 2.0 CDTI diesel is the engine most of these carry and the one whose history matters, because the particulate filter and the timing chain are where the money goes.
Chassis
| Chassis | Body | Years | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | hatchback | 2008–2017 | An enormous car for the money that rides well and was never taken seriously, which is exactly why it's cheap now. |
| A Sports Tourer | wagon | 2009–2017 | The estate, which is the body worth buying and barely costs more than the hatch. |
| J | hatchback | 2009–2015 | A heavier, better-built Astra that drives well enough and sells for a fraction of a comparable Golf. |