Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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I love the coupes interior!
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Nath
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Registered: 3rd Apr 02
Location: MK
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quote:
Originally posted by DJGoMatt
if you're worried about the interior in the focus, i've got the astra coupe and its nothing to shout about inside, its the look of the car outside that's the best
I disagree. What interior has yours got?
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DJGoMatt
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Registered: 5th Nov 02
Location: Leeds
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it's just a silver/grey mid section, then everything is black. its the headunit spoils it, ive just bought some heater dial surrounds to spruce it up a bit
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Nath
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Registered: 3rd Apr 02
Location: MK
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My dad has the nicer interior by the sound of it, its not full leather. It's the half alcantara jobbie. I think its nice.
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DJGoMatt
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Registered: 5th Nov 02
Location: Leeds
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i love the seats in mine, i was just saying the dash is a bit boring, i think its mainly the basic stereo that needs replacing to spruce things up, but i cant warrant buying the head unit i want
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Nath
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Registered: 3rd Apr 02
Location: MK
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Yeh the dash and centre console is a bit flat and dull. Although i like the dials when they are lit up. I like where the rear speakers are though. My dad has a silver Alpine HU to match the grey dash and white alcantara 
My car is getting fixed up so he's letting me use his for the time being  Love driving it. For a 1.8 16v it seems to just keep going. Brakes are also excellent.
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nik
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Registered: 19th Jun 00
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I used to think my ctr was fast  still like it though but doesn't give me half the smile of the evo had the ctr for over 2 years (46k miles from new) NEVER had any problems at all with it after days of thrashing it 
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Robbo
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Registered: 6th Aug 02
Location: London
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quote:
Originally posted by jrsteeve
Just got back from test driving one, and oh my god how fast is that car! Didn't seem to have much traction in the wet and span through 1st-3rd gears. Think its a bit too quick for me at 21 - wouldn't have my liscence for much longer.
Had a go in an ST170 as well, nice and quick but gears were a bit mushy and the dash board looks really cheap.
So i'm 95% certain its gonna be the 2.2 astra coupe.
Anyone else had a go in any of these?
Yes, me  I own one... fantastic cars... super super quick esp in VTEC I quite enjoy it when it spins in 3rd in the wet (like today ) I'm 22 1/2 and have never has any probs... would like summat faster in fact... as for the ST170... dont even mention that in the same sentance as a CTR RS yes but ST170 
You may be surprised how cheapinsurance is in fact... also my 53 reg 6 mth old black one is for sale now... check ma sig (due 2 housepurchase)
Rob
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Robbo
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Registered: 6th Aug 02
Location: London
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quote:
Originally posted by PainZ
i know how you feel,
i took one out when my dad bought a jazz for my mum,
just stupidly fast, did it feel to you that it wanted to change gears all the time? its revvy as hell,
mad car,
We did 125 on the 420
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ljames555
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Registered: 2nd Sep 03
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what can you get out of 1st-4th?
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jrsteeve
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Registered: 3rd Apr 02
Location: Manchester
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I'm 21 so am looking for a quick but insurable car. Things like the Focus RS just aren't gonna happen at my age.
Still can't believe how fast the little car was! Had the biggest smile on my face, and didn't wanna give it back! The thing about the civic is that it comes ready modded, so there isn't much i'd need to do to it. The astra coupe would need a few bits - GSI front and larger wheels.
Just depends what i can get a good deal on.
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jrsteeve
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Registered: 3rd Apr 02
Location: Manchester
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quote:
Originally posted by ljames555
what can you get out of 1st-4th?
If you mean speed, u can hit 30-40 in first 2nd will do upto 50+ but thats as far as i could push it without being banned from the road.
I think if i do get one, i'll have to be really careful about the speed. Its just stupidly quick!
I'd highly recommend a test drive.
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CORSA NUT
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Registered: 3rd Aug 01
Location: Wirral
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How are you young lads getting test drives??
Do you just walk in and say you want one?
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jrsteeve
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Registered: 3rd Apr 02
Location: Manchester
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I look older than i am, but i brought a bank statement with me in case they were arsey but all was fine.
Couldn't do it same day though, had to book for next day - they test to see if ur serious or not.
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CORSA NUT
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Registered: 3rd Aug 01
Location: Wirral
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Well my bank statement says £700 will that get me test drive??
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jrsteeve
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Registered: 3rd Apr 02
Location: Manchester
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quote:
Originally posted by CORSA NUT
Well my bank statement says £700 will that get me test drive??
They had an expensive lawnmower in there, and i'm sure if you asked nicely they'd let you have a go
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CORSA NUT
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Registered: 3rd Aug 01
Location: Wirral
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I have a nice car that's fast enough for me so i'll wait a while now i rekon
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Robbo
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Registered: 6th Aug 02
Location: London
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quote:
Originally posted by jrsteeve
quote:
Originally posted by ljames555
what can you get out of 1st-4th?
If you mean speed, u can hit 30-40 in first 2nd will do upto 50+ but thats as far as i could push it without being banned from the road.
I think if i do get one, i'll have to be really careful about the speed. Its just stupidly quick!
I'd highly recommend a test drive.
U really didnt test it hard enough 30-40 in 1st as u said, up to 70 in 2nd if u really push it to limiter
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jrsteeve
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Registered: 3rd Apr 02
Location: Manchester
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I didn't dare push it as all the roads we were on were 30 limits. Got to 70 without realising and was like woh!
Been looking around and they seem to hold their value well.
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Robbo
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Registered: 6th Aug 02
Location: London
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I get to 100+ without realising!
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