Phi
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im REALLY tempted with a Corsa VXR
ovbiously the new Glacier White would be my first option, but cant really strectch to that with monies 
what i really want to know is if i got a 2007 reg, what is:
Average mileage for that age car?
Good optional extra's 'packs' it may have - that are good?
Theres probably loads of questions, but if to be serious about purchasing one i need to make i have covered all areas! its not a cheap thing to buy to need to be serious
obviously once i make the decision next year and we go looking at them, we will check tyres, brakes, engine, bodywork etc etc etc! but for now i want to know basic info.
ive been looking at them allll day and i want! 
[Edited on 05-09-2008 by Corsa_phi]
[Edited on 08-09-2008 by Ian]
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cunningham
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sis bf just got a black one he got the bigger wheels and some shitey polish pack thing think they got it for 13K brand new
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Phi
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i want a arden blue one
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Jules
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quote:
Originally posted by Corsa_phi
i want a arden blue one
quote:
Originally posted by Corsa_phi
ovbiously the new Glacier White would be my first option
What's this?! A female changing her mind at the drop of a hat? On a whim one might say?
Well I never! 
 
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Phi
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i cant afford the new white one
its so nicceeeeee though! 
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gianluigi
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12k a year average mileage, will be able to pick up an 07 plate for around 11-12k with average mileage.
18 inch wheels are a must, 17's look gash, rest of the options are pointless maybe full leather isn't but I wouldn't justify the extra £800 quid.
Handle well, go well regardless of what idiots say on here that have never driven one, tuning capablities are endless and 225bhp capable with a remap and handling can be further improved with Eibachs or Janspeed springs. Well screwed together again regardless of what people say on here.
Only issues people seem to be having are the age old problem of AFM and the fact a pair of 225/35/18 tyres last around 6,000 miles and aren't cheap. Other than that, best of the VXR range avaliable. Arctic took it to another level with standard Remus and full width sunroof.
Also its worth mentioning that all 500 Arctic Editions have been sold
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Phi
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so next year some one wil sell there white one, but i reckon for more, just becasue there is only 500 and because they will no doubt do more changes to it like remaps etc...
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Phi
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yeah ive seen 10-12 k mileage on the few ive browsed at, but wasnt sure if that was okay
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gianluigi
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quote:
Originally posted by Corsa_phi
so next year some one wil sell there white one, but i reckon for more, just becasue there is only 500 and because they will no doubt do more changes to it like remaps etc...
the cars are being delivered late november/early december. im not sure you'll get many second hand ones being sold on next year. never know though, but they might be hard to come accross.
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Phi
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yeah someone will!
still wouldnt be able to afford it then anyway|! , i shall just stick to arden blue one couple years old
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cunningham
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after being at pvs and seeing them all lined up it was clear there is far to many in that colour i actually hate the colour now had a arden blue 20xe and hate the colour
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FruitBooTeR
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Some of the arctics may have been bought by dealers though you never know
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Fad
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Millage is irrelevant tbh as long as it had been looked after.
If you get one with a higher than average millage for cheaper seeing as you work close to home within a couple of years you would of brought the millage back down to the average.
Just make sure you get one with the 18's
[Edited on 05-09-2008 by Fad]
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dannymccann
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Surely someone has bought at least one simply so they can sell it on at an inflated price because they KNOW someone will pay silly money just to say they have one of 500 ever made?
edit - i think i probably would, if i had the means to do such a thing at low risk
[Edited on 05-09-2008 by dannymccann]
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Pete_vxl
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my brother just got an arden blue one with optional 18's, light and sight pack with 12k on a 57
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Phi
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quote:
Originally posted by dannymccann
Surely someone has bought at least one simply so they can sell it on at an inflated price because they KNOW someone will pay silly money just to say they have one of 500 ever made?
edit - i think i probably would, if i had the means to do such a thing at low risk
[Edited on 05-09-2008 by dannymccann]
of course there is a few 
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Phi
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quote:
Originally posted by Pete_macari
my brother just got an arden blue one with optional 18's, light and sight pack with 12k on a 57
how much did he pay?
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Pete_vxl
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i shall ask when he gets in, traded in his vectra for it. it was in the region of about 11500-12500
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mike.p
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my mate just got his 58 plate one arden blue 18 inch wheels and light pack thingy for 15grand fresh from the factory
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Ben G
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theres going to be a few artics at dealers in 9/12 months when people part ex them. happens all the time at fords.
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RobHayes
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my tyres are still fine (just about) nearly on 10k miles in a year
i've got the 18" wheel option, and the climate control. although if i bought another one i wouldnt go for climate control as i dont use it ever!
i also have the remus exhaust system (downpipe&backbox) and eibach springs, and hoping to have a remap upto 225-230bhp in october
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Phi
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what are the like to drive?
do the eibach springs make it bad drive?
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Eck
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Tbh, as someone already said, just get a standard one with the optional 18's. Great out of the box, but tyres aren't cheap And an average mile'd 07 will be about 11-12k as said
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If you want a white one, wait for one to come up at the right price.
No point going to Arden and then trading it in because you didn't really want it.
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glacier 
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