> Astra 1.9 DTi (the now-selling common rail engine) and a over second long 
> turbo-lag? Sounds like something's seriously wrong - Saab 9-3SC with the 
> same engine has one of the unnoticeable turbolags I've ever driven.

It's probably not turbo lag, more the fact that the turbo doesn't work 
properly until around 2200 rpm and the throttle is very heavily damped by 
the ECU.  If you're used to driving a petrol it can really catch you out 
sometimes.  The biggest difference is around 1500rpm in 2nd gear (common 
situation when pulling out from junctions that you don't need to stop for), 
really my 70 BHP petrol engine felt *way* faster than this 120 BHP diesel 
under those conditions.  Once you are in the 2500-3500 rpm range it's fine 
though.

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