DaNnY_LaD
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Im Gonna be a dad soon...So im looking at a newer car...
I really like the astra Vxr and corsa vxr and looking for something newer and abit bigger..
I have a Seat ibiza cupra 20vt stage 1 atm and love it but fancy something newer....around 56/57 reg maybe..
What do people think of them..
Im 21 and been driving 3 years and have 1 yrs NCB and 1 accident at fault..Do you think insurance will be a issue here?Will ring round 2morro?
I also looked at something vag like an mk4 golf r32 but there way to high insurance wise...
Thanks
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John G
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Registered: 18th Jul 05
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Congradulations on becoming a dad mate. When did that happen
You looking for an unmodified car? finance?
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Robin
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I wouldn't buy either with kids on the way.
My brother in law has an Astra VXR and it's impossible to get a baby seat in the back without snapping your spine.
Get a 5 door, you'll only end up doing it after a short time anyway, when you've had enough of struggling with a small gap and a big seat.
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Whittie
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Registered: 11th Aug 06
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Good luck with the kiddy mate
Golf r32's are GORGEOUS, i love them to bits and with the money left over buying one over a corsa vxr.. use on insurance
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daz 16v
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quote: Originally posted by Robin
I wouldn't buy either with kids on the way.
My brother in law has an Astra VXR and it's impossible to get a baby seat in the back without snapping your spine.
Get a 5 door, you'll only end up doing it after a short time anyway, when you've had enough of struggling with a small gap and a big seat.
I agree with robin get a 5 door
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Ste L
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Registered: 3rd Jul 06
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quote: Originally posted by daz 16v
quote: Originally posted by Robin
I wouldn't buy either with kids on the way.
My brother in law has an Astra VXR and it's impossible to get a baby seat in the back without snapping your spine.
Get a 5 door, you'll only end up doing it after a short time anyway, when you've had enough of struggling with a small gap and a big seat.
I agree with robin get a 5 door
i agree aswell, pain in the ass with a 3 door car
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John G
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quote: Originally posted by Ste L
quote: Originally posted by daz 16v
quote: Originally posted by Robin
I wouldn't buy either with kids on the way.
My brother in law has an Astra VXR and it's impossible to get a baby seat in the back without snapping your spine.
Get a 5 door, you'll only end up doing it after a short time anyway, when you've had enough of struggling with a small gap and a big seat.
I agree with robin get a 5 door
i agree aswell, pain in the ass with a 3 door car
couldnt see you in any other car other then a nova or a corsa would look strange
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DaNnY_LaD
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I know what you mean lads
My Cupra is fine But my god the boot is tiny...
Just want something newer and unmodified More comfy and grown up as my cupra is back breaking lol
Id love an R32 but the insurance is a proper killer..
Seen a sparco Bucket seat tho lol on the plus side
[Edited on 29-02-2008 by DaNnY_LaD]
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Ste L
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quote: Originally posted by John G
couldnt see you in any other car other then a nova or a corsa would look strange
i'm eerrmmm getting a 5 door corsa for my xe
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John G
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quote: Originally posted by Ste L
quote: Originally posted by John G
couldnt see you in any other car other then a nova or a corsa would look strange
i'm eerrmmm getting a 5 door corsa for my xe
do it
then you can fit cali leather an wire them up to the heater buttons that are already there
[Edited on 29-02-2008 by John G]
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Ste L
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quote: Originally posted by John G
do it
then you can fit cali leather an wire them up to the heater buttons that are already there
[Edited on 29-02-2008 by John G]
pmsl, already got the cali leather and switches and swtich panel
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RobHayes
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getting into the back of my car is a nightmare, wouldnt like to attempt it with a baby/baby seat
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John G
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quote: Originally posted by Ste L
quote: Originally posted by John G
do it
then you can fit cali leather an wire them up to the heater buttons that are already there
[Edited on 29-02-2008 by John G]
pmsl, already got the cali leather and switches and swtich panel
where have you been all my life ste
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EarlofBarnet
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5dr definitely! I've only put my kids seats in the back of my car once...never again!
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Chris F
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Registered: 26th Dec 05
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Vectra VXR ?
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WU-TANG- DAN
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have you thought about a sensible family car like a volvo? volvo as well 'cos of the safety.
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Colin
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5dr R32
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antnee
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Registered: 30th Dec 07
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VXR8?
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lil_g
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Astra H 5Dr CDTi ?
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strick206
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Registered: 12th Apr 07
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Leon Cupra?
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starkie
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vectra for a year huge boot and easy to get wee one in and out
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DaNnY_LaD
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quote: Originally posted by strick206
Leon Cupra?
Hmmm...That Might be a Plan...
Will look in to them aswell...
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SilverCorsaSXI
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quote: Originally posted by RobHayes
getting into the back of my car is a nightmare, wouldnt like to attempt it with a baby/baby seat
Totally agree, the seats in the corsa are a bugger to slide back and forward.
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Daimo B
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Agreed. Got an Astra and you really REALLY dont want one with a child. Will be a nightmare. Hard enough for a full sized adult to get past the front seats.
Astra 150bhp 5 door?
But if funds allow, and you can afford the running costs (wont be cheap, V6 turbo, astras doing aveage of 26-27mpg), what about a Veccy VXR. Then that would be a pimp wagon. 300+bhp after a remap.
What about a Zafira VXR? Or the previous Z20LET version? I prefer the older shape version, daddy cool
[Edited on 01-03-2008 by VXR]
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RobHayes
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or maybe even a merv vxr?
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