Robin
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For 5k, would a Turbo be a total dog?
There's a couple on AT, got me thinking...
Would a 2.2 or SE2 be a better option for the money, or even a Linea Rossa (whatever that got over the normal ones?)
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jr
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2,2 is a very good car, just MPG is a bit shocking
IMo i would rather get a nice 2.2 than a tired turbo
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Matt H
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Linea Rossa would be more than 5K, were more around the 7K mark if I remember correctly
I was looking at them earlier too, some of them seem alright mileage wise but I suppose any of them could be dogs!
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Matt H
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Get the SE2 Robin 
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shane_o
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turbo's the one tbh m8, 2.2 is nice but no comparrison for the turbo, turbo's are quite relaible so wont be adog maybe need a bit of tidying i spect at the most
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Tomnova16
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my brother just got a 2.2 with 50000 miles on a 51 plate for 3995. its mint with a full service history
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
Located in Chalfont st Peter
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Col004
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i would'nt go for a turbo at that price mate.
and the 2.2 art'nt brill. get a bit noisy with them being chain drive and the is'nt much on paper between the 1800 and the 2200 if your thinking on the lines of saving insurance wise.
[Edited on 21-01-2007 by Col004]
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Mark330d
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Shudnt be a dog, there just getting alot cheaper nowadays
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Robin
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Not bothered about MPG at all, I do about 100 miles a month at the moment 
SE2s are nice, but the 2.2s are a bit more money than the 1.8s, and Dan.T on here has a 1.8, and lives near me, so I can't have one of them
Theres a 2.2 SE2 3 miles from me, at a dealer, I might check it out, see if they'll take my car as payment 
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Robin
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Col, my brother in law has a 2.2 hatch, It's better to drive than my mum's old 1.8 hatch, but then, the coupe could have a different gearbox I suppose.
I'm just wary of the cheapness Seems like a hell of a lot of car for 5k 
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NovaGTE2
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I sold this one about 3-4 months ago for £6K;
was mint with about 55K on the clock. With Christmas time bringing prices down and if u dont want all the extra's like the upgraded interior and bumpers i can't see why you couldnt get a decent one
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shane_o
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try a turbo for about that money m8, u will be supprised how good they are
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Robin
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Did anyone ever buy one which wasn't blue?
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mwg
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The SE2's are nice. Love the interiors. Shame they didn't make a Turbo SE2
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Matt H
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quote:
Originally posted by Matty G
The SE2's are nice. Love the interiors. Shame they didn't make a Turbo SE2
They did a white/black alcantara/leather on the turbo's
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Matt H
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2001-VAUXHALL-ASTRA-COUPE-TURBO-SILVER-may-p-x_W0QQitemZ250073848289QQihZ015QQcategoryZ9858QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Low mileage one there
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2000-VAUXHALL-ASTRA-COUPE-TURBO-BLACK-Low-Mileage_W0QQitemZ110079808804QQihZ001QQcategoryZ9858QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Looks rough but its cheap
[Edited on 21-01-2007 by Matt H]
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Robin
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I was thinking this one - here
or this which is 3 miles away
or maybe this one
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Hazzle
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mine was 6500 its a 2.2 x reg with 25k miles
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j10E W
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ive also seen a few of the coupe turbos for 4k lately, both have 90-95k
quite tempted to go for one but a vaux with them miles are they good for it? will the turbo be knackerd?
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jr
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robin that last one is lovely
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Steve
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go vag robin, go vag
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Colin
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How fast are coupe turbos in standard form???
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Fad
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Get a turbo or the 1.8 the only ones worth getting.
Turbos are very reliable as long as cambelt, water pump and turbo seals are done at 40k miles
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j10E W
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dont go vag mine has been endless problems
coupe turbo is 197brake standard i think
7 odd sec's 0-60?
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Steve
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VAG isnt one car mate
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