CORSA NUT
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Well it's about time I sorted my daily driver out I use to get to and from work. I'll be selling my Astra van next week, the one with the drama of the Auto Electrician using it for himself  only just got this back after 10 weeks BTW  anyway that money is going in the savings.
Not long after I'll be selling the RB5 as it's too old, 20mpg, and the fact it's not the nicest thing to get into first thing in the morning 
Basically i'm after something that does 25+mpg when i'm pootling around but will come alive when i want to play. I'm imaging fitting an ipod dock and being able to hear it over the car ie not like a scooby. It also needs to be slightly bigger than say a 182.
I was going to get either a Mazda 3 MPS, Astra VXR, Focus ST, Megane r26 F1 team but don't want to spend that much now as decent examples are circa 7K
My list as it stands...
Civic Type R
Pros- Decent mpg when not caining it, reliable if looked after, i like the looks and driving position. Can get a good one for 3K.
Cons- Getting on a bit now? Constant chasing the revs to get anywhere might become tiresome.
Example
http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/honda/civic-type-r/honda-civic-mk6-type-r-2003/862959
Fabia VRS
Pros- I've had one before and really liked it. 50mpg. I can remap it and play with it easily to make it the car it should have been. Easy to sell on
Cons- I've had one before and sold it because i got bored i don't have that luxery anymore though so it would have to stay for a while. I'd need to spend a bit more to get a nice example.
Example
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-SKODA-FABIA-VRS-TDI-PD-130-BLACK-/261112644364?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3ccb86c30c
Clio 197
Pros- REALLY good to drive. Same MPG and driving style of the CTR. Good equipment as standard
Cons- Same as CTR really regarding revving the nuts off etc. Cost ie 5.5/6K minimum max budget
Example
Could get this for 5.5K
http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/renault/renaultsport-clio/renaultsport-clio-2007-reduced-quick-sale/859993
So many other cars have gone through my head but most just bore me even thinking about them 
Any input from you fellas?
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CORSA NUT
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Also excluded BMW/Audi due to parts costs if it breaks otherwise a 330i Msport would be well up there.
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andys sxi
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what about a LCR?
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CORSA NUT
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I've heard there bad on fuel?? 
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andys sxi
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mines not the best on petrol and mines only 160bhp
edit: infact im going the petrol station in a minute 
[Edited on 28-10-2012 by andys sxi]
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CORSA NUT
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quote:
Originally posted by andys sxi
what about a LCR?
Seems good?
http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/seat/leon-cupra/2005-seat-leon-20v-cupra-r-80k/803375
Might look into them a bit more cheers man
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andys sxi
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yeah needs to be that style of the cupra R the older ones arnt as nice, if i wanted a 5 door i would have one of them think they good
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Ian W
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quote:
Originally posted by CORSA NUT
I've heard there bad on fuel??
On a trip down to Drayton Manor yesterday my TT (1.8T same as the Leon) averaged 37 mpg.
Assuming the trip computer is a little optimistic that has still got to be 30+ mpg 
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CORSA NUT
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That's good Ian! Thing is I'll be 90% town driving so that would easy be 25mpg? Was trying to avoid a turbocharged petrol car TBH but it might be a mental thing
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CORSA NUT
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quote:
Originally posted by andys sxi
mines not the best on petrol and mines only 160bhp
edit: infact im going the petrol station in a minute
[Edited on 28-10-2012 by andys sxi]
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Ian W
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quote:
Originally posted by CORSA NUT
That's good Ian! Thing is I'll be 90% town driving so that would easy be 25mpg? Was trying to avoid a turbocharged petrol car TBH but it might be a mental thing
TBH it's a bit shit around town
I work in Warrington though so it suits me as 90% of my journeys are motorway.
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big eck
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LCR. Brilliant everyday car. Practical, child friendly, good mpg, with a simple map it can be very quick if you want a blast and I think there superb looking.
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CORSA NUT
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Probably rule them out then thanks though man
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CORSA NUT
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quote:
Originally posted by big eck
LCR. Brilliant everyday car. Practical, child friendly, good mpg, with a simple map it can be very quick if you want a blast and I think there superb looking.
Then eck comes along and says this :/
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big eck
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The lowest I've seen on the trip comp about town is 29mpg. That's pretty decent for a 270bhp car lol.
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CORSA NUT
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Seriously?!? I could do with having one for a tank full ans seeing how it goes
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big eck
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If I was close I'd let you have mine for the day providing you get me a £4k deposit in case you wrote it off
I filled the tank on mine and drove all the way to London sitting at 75mph on the cruise control and got there with quarter a tank left. I averaged 38mpg.
About town you'll get well over 300 miles mixed driving.
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CORSA NUT
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How much is a tank? £70?
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big eck
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Good guess, £70 on the nose.
Parts are pretty cheap as well as its the mk4 golf floor plan.
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corsav6_mut
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Don't get a 197 if you want mpg I average 21 that's normally day to day driving aswell. Did 30 mpg on a 300 miles round trip.
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CORSA NUT
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21 
Jeez
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CORSA NUT
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quote:
Originally posted by big eck
Good guess, £70 on the nose.
Parts are pretty cheap as well as its the mk4 golf floor plan.
Thanks Eck will look into them a bit more mate
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colonel_g
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R26 in classifieds?
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CORSA NUT
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Hmmmm I THINK he crashed that one track but don't take my word for it. Good price though!
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andys sxi
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I have just got 70 miles to £20 worth of petrol mines mainly short distance which isn't good for turbo cars
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