ash_corsa
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Well, i px'd the Vectra for this...
Saxo VTR
W reg
85k
FSH
12month MOT
6months Tax
Looks tidy enough after a good wash, first thoughts were 'i hate this piece of shit' but after giving it some stick down the back lanes im starting to 'like' it.
It still a noisey rattley tin can but its quite fun to drive and is surprisingly nippy.
The cash came in handy to pay solicitors fees for the house purchase and having a company van im only using a car like twice a week to nip out in.
Im thinking of sourcing a standard exhaust from somewhere as the noise is a bit chav and i feel a twat driving it!
What you reckon?
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Ian W
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De-chav it with the tints and exhaust and it'll be a winner 
I love mincing around in my 106, simple and quick 
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aewajd
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Leave it as it is! look's a minter! Best colour too IMO!
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Ben G
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chav in the making 
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Reedy
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Theres nothing wrong with a french tin as a normal town car.
If you want a cheap run around the french tins are the way.
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Fad
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You'll be amazed how frugal it is mate
When the petrol light comes on you have at least another 30-45 miles left 
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Reedy
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quote:
Originally posted by Fad
You'll be amazed how frugal it is mate
When the petrol light comes on you have at least another 30-45 miles left
Thats not as bad as my old corsa, you would go round a corner and the petrol needle went up
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ash_corsa
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quote:
Originally posted by Reedy
Theres nothing wrong with a french tin as a normal town car.
If you want a cheap run around the french tins are the way.
Thats what i was hoping! Cheers Reedy
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Originally posted by Ben G
chav in the making
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Originally posted by aewajd
Leave it as it is! look's a minter! Best colour too IMO!
Thanks bud, the exhaust has to go though!
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Originally posted by Fad
You'll be amazed how frugal it is mate
When the petrol light comes on you have at least another 30-45 miles left
Thanks Fad, i have noticed it seems quite economical to be honest, i cant imagine the big bore is doing it any favours though, too the induction kit off today too.
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Originally posted by Ian W
De-chav it with the tints and exhaust and it'll be a winner
I love mincing around in my 106, simple and quick
Cheers Ian, how u doing mate? Still got the S3?
[Edited on 05-04-2009 by ash_corsa]
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gavin18787
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never seen one in that colour before looks nice
Drives supercharged Tec with torque 
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Reedy
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quote:
Originally posted by ash_corsa
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Originally posted by Reedy
Theres nothing wrong with a french tin as a normal town car.
If you want a cheap run around the french tins are the way.
Thats what i was hoping! Cheers Reedy
No probs, I have a good history with french hatchback
106 gti
Renault Clio Valver ( engine is way too big for the engine bay )
and possibly soon to be a citroen c2 vts owner
[Edited on 05-04-2009 by Reedy]
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ash_corsa
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Originally posted by gavin18787
never seen one in that colour before looks nice
Thanks Gav, not as common as the usual silver/blue ones. Was unsure about the colour first but it looks alright i guess!
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Ian W
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quote:
Originally posted by ash_corsa
quote:
Originally posted by Ian W
De-chav it with the tints and exhaust and it'll be a winner
I love mincing around in my 106, simple and quick
Cheers Ian, how u doing mate? Still got the S3?
[Edited on 05-04-2009 by ash_corsa]
Ye still got it mate, was going to sell it last year but as its worth peanuts now I thought I might as well keep it.
I bought my 106 when I put my Audi up forsale as I thought it would go in no time, I was wrong
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SVM 286
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quote:
Originally posted by Fad
You'll be amazed how frugal it is mate
When the petrol light comes on you have at least another 30-45 miles left
Pug style.
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SVM 286
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Liking the colour. Very subtle. I'd leave it low if it's practical but away with the pipe and tints as said previously.
Always fancied a pre face lift VTS in the blue they started off in.
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Fad
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Jim you'd never fit in it let alone get a toe on a pedal. Even I struggle to get used to the pedals on my bros VTR
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SVM 286
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 They really that cramped?
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ash_corsa
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Originally posted by SVM 286
They really that cramped?
Not at all, i was worried i would struggle with the pedals especially coming from my Audi S3s and the Vectra but they really are fine with my sz11 feet!
Im going to keep it low, it suits it i think, i dont think the tints are too bad are they?
Cheers
Ash
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Eck
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quote:
Originally posted by Fad
You'll be amazed how frugal it is mate
When the petrol light comes on you have at least another 30-45 miles left
I did a 70 mile trip in the red in my old VTR 
Fantastic little things for tottering about in. Great fun tae!
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Eck
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quote:
Originally posted by SVM 286
They really that cramped?
Not in my experience! 6" 3, size 12/13 feet...Very easy to sit in for me!
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Edd
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luckily its facelift
98bhp engine then?
great wee cars
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SVM 286
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Coool. I'm 6' 3'' too and I only have size 11 feet (my cock must be smaller than Eck's) so I should fit.
Even if I did find one to be too small for me, I could still go for a nice 205 GTi as they are the size of the Albert Hall inside. Would cost more to buy than a Saxo though.
Bloody supply & demand and residual values.
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ash_corsa
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Originally posted by SVM 286
Coool. I'm 6' 3'' too and I only have size 11 feet (my cock must be smaller than Eck's) so I should fit.
Even if I did find one to be too small for me, I could still go for a nice 205 GTi as they are the size of the Albert Hall inside. Would cost more to buy than a Saxo though.
Bloody supply & demand and residual values.
I really dont think you'd have a problem mate
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ash_corsa
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Originally posted by Edd
98bhp engine then?
How do i tell?
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Edd
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couple of ways easiest is usually that the ecu has three plugs on it
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SVM 286
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I think JR knows about this.
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