NovaGTE2
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I'm looking at maybe getting one of these at the min; was initially looking for a CDTI either 150 or 120; but then started looking at the 1.8 petrol as they look quite a bit cheaper. Its only a stop gap so not to bothered about what it is but could potentially be doing a lot of miles in that time; but parkers says 39MPG for the 1.8 and with petrol cheaper than diesel I wouldnt have thought running costs would be much different?
But never driven one; only similar thing I have driven a 1.9 120BHP astra diesel estate which I thought was quite a nice drive.
Any advice or help would be appreciated 
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Corsa_Sport21
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Registered: 13th Apr 08
Location: Leven, Fife. Drives : 205 GTi
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Early or late 1.8??
Later had VVT, with more power and probably better MPG.
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NovaGTE2
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Been looking around 05/06; here is an example of one I am considering http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/06-06-VAUXHALL-VECTRA-1-8-SRI-NAV-5DR-HATCH-IN-MET-BLUE-WITH-ONLY-86-000-MILES-/121237060838?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item1c3a4abce6#ht_1393wt_1170
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Corsa_Sport21
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That will be the VVT model.
Would imagine it would be reasonable to run, reliable, and they seem to be holding value quite well so you wouldn't lose much, if any on it.
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Mieran
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I would go for a 1.8 if its just a temporary car.
The gearbox, flywheel, clutch can fail on the diesels so can be costly but the petrol don't really have many problems.
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John
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The diesel only does 40mpg btw so can't see the petrol getting anywhere near that unless it's doing 50mph on the motorway and nothing else.
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NovaGTE2
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quote:
Originally posted by John
The diesel only does 40mpg btw so can't see the petrol getting anywhere near that unless it's doing 50mph on the motorway and nothing else.
Anyone got any experience of what they would get ?
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corsajay88
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Had a few 1.8's and they will see 39mpg easily. More on a run. Obviously depends how you drive but are actually pretty good on fuel.
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NovaGTE2
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Ended up buying a corsa.......
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Ste
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A bit late but I've got a 1.8 vectra c on LPG and get 300 miles on £26. Which is 69p a litre at the moment. Absolutely no difference in performance or economy apart from half the price.
I would rather lose by a mile because i built my own car, than win by an inch because someone else built it for me.
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