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Verdict
Roadster deux places de moins d'une tonne, en 2.2 de 147 ch ou 2.0 turbo de 200 ch (243 km/h, 0 à 100 km/h en 4,9 s selon Caradisiac). Aucun retour publié sur sa fiabilité n'a été trouvé : aucune panne documentée, Euro NCAP non trouvé.
- Reliability
- not rated
- Price
- Unknown
- Euro NCAP
- Rating not found
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 2.2 16v 147.
2.2 16v 147
✓ RecommendedPetrol · Manual · 147 hp · 8.2 L/100 km · 192 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 3
Essence 2 198 cm³ de 147 ch (203 Nm), propulsion, boîte manuelle ; 8,2 l/100 km et 192 g/km annoncés (fiche L'argus).
2.0 Turbo 200
Petrol · Manual · 200 hp · 8.5 L/100 km · 202 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 3
Essence turbo 1 998 cm³ de 200 ch (250 Nm), boîte manuelle ; 8,5 l/100 km et 202 g/km annoncés (fiche L'argus) ; 243 km/h selon Caradisiac.
Market prices
Price unknown: not enough online listings for a reliable estimate. Compare several listings before negotiating.
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Yearly medians of each country's listings (AutoScout24, in euros; United Kingdom: cinch dealer, in pounds), over years with at least 3 listings. Useful to judge an import (add transport, inspection and registration).
| Country | Range | Median | Gap vs France | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | €23,000 – €27,448 (2001 to 2003) | €24,240 | — | 14 |
| Belgium | €24,975 – €32,975 (2002 to 2003) | €30,975 | — | 8 |
Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.
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Import penalty (malus) in France
- Emissions of the versions in this guide: 192 to 202 g CO₂/km (check the value on the car's registration certificate).
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- Production ended in 2005: a car first registered before 1 January 2015 has no malus.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
- Buying a used car in Germany and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Belgium and bringing it back to France
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
No fault publicly documented so far, so reliability is not rated. This is no guarantee: have the car checked all the more carefully before buying.
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Opel Speedster”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Inspection checklist
Opel Speedster I — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Faire contrôler le châssis et les trains roulants (voiture de circuit possible).
- Vérifier l'historique des reprogrammations sur le 2.0 turbo (Caradisiac cite des préparations).
- Examiner la capote et les joints : infiltrations d'eau.
- Exiger carnet d'entretien et factures.
Questions to ask the seller
- La voiture a-t-elle été reprogrammée ou modifiée ?
- A-t-elle servi sur circuit ?
- Quel est l'historique d'entretien ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
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III · 1999–2007
- Reliability
- not rated
- Fuel types
- Petrol
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Alfa Romeo 4C
I · 2013–2020
- Price
- €67,900 – €76,000
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Opel Speedster I (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Quel est le coffre de l'Opel Speedster ?
206 litres, selon les fiches L'argus.
Quelles motorisations pour l'Opel Speedster ?
Un 2.2 de 147 ch et un 2.0 turbo de 200 ch, tous deux en boîte manuelle selon L'argus.
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