gavin18787
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Registered: 22nd Feb 05
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After been on a track day in my EP3 with a fair number of these FN2's I will say that the difference is no where near as big as top gear made out.
Yer they are diluted versions of what the japs get but thats what 80% of their sales over here demand.
Jaffa join civictype-r.co.uk good helpful forum 
Drives supercharged Tec with torque  
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SetH
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Yer they are diluted versions of what the japs get but thats what 80% of their sales over here demand.
Yes very true, and they have been succesful with their more mass market appeal. Certainly better then subaru with the new hatch STi which just seems to have p1ssed everyone off and isnt selling.
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Pridzz
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Registered: 18th Nov 08
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Like these alot. A freinds got one in championship white 500miles, Mugen exhaust. Goes well and sounds very nice! Rate these alot!
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jaffa
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Registered: 27th Mar 00
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Originally posted by CORSA NUT
Jaffa i've got to say this mate and i'm sorry if it offends you.
These have to be one of the most pointeless cars you can buy today  No quicker than the old one but heavyer...rock hard suspension.
Sooooooo many better cars for the money.Jezza on Top Gear had this sumed up to a t
Doesn't offend me one bit There are loads of cars I could of had for the money. I have looked at scooby's, rx8's, focus st's, focus RS, audis, golfs. All nice looking motors, good performance (mostly). I have see the clarkson review, I have read loads of articles about which hot hatch to go for etc etc blah blah but end of the day this caught my eye, it drives well, I like the performance.
I am fussy about my interiors and after the astra with its leather and alcantara I wanted something I was happy with. Especially as thats mainly what you see of you own car 
Other cars may be quicker or drive better but end of the day this is what does it for me 
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jaffa
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Registered: 27th Mar 00
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Originally posted by gavin18787
Jaffa join civictype-r.co.uk good helpful forum
cheers will do
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jaffa
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Registered: 27th Mar 00
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Originally posted by SetH
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Yer they are diluted versions of what the japs get but thats what 80% of their sales over here demand.
Yes very true, and they have been succesful with their more mass market appeal. Certainly better then subaru with the new hatch STi which just seems to have p1ssed everyone off and isnt selling.
I looked at these and they did nothing for me, all older shapes yes, this one no. Not sure what it was but didn't take to it
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atz_49
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Registered: 17th May 05
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Very nice choice mate. Really like these, especially in red. They catch my eye in a way a Golf GTI or a Focus ST wouldn't
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adiohead
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Registered: 28th Sep 01
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what's the view from the rear window like?
i like these cars but always think they'd be hard to reverse.
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jaffa
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Registered: 27th Mar 00
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cheers atz
adiohead - not great as there is a spoiler just under line of sight howver its much better than my astra coupe was
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