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Bonney
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30th Dec 08 at 17:27   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Has anyone got any pics of any with some subtle mods. Also what are the 2.2's like. Went out looking today and ended up adding this to the list

clicky

Also does this seem overpriced?
ShEp
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30th Dec 08 at 17:39   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Wouldn't bother with the 2.2

They go for turbo money

The turbo is the best of the lot, a lot of car for the money, and quite a few upgrades can be done performance wise on a budget

A 2.2 isn't so tuneable on a budget
Bonney
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30th Dec 08 at 17:41   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Not too bothered about tuning it, Will just be driven, Only thing that may get changed is the backbox for a bit of sound
ShEp
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30th Dec 08 at 17:41   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Very nice example with some very nice mods,

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2001-VAUXHALL-ASTRA-COUPE-TURBO-BLUE_W0QQitemZ250343151225QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item250343151225&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A7|39%3A1|240%3A1318

Weigh that up against an sri turbo or gsi turbo, it's a lot cheaper
Ojc
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30th Dec 08 at 17:41   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I wouldn't bother with 2.2, better off with the 1.8 16v or Turbo.
Bonney
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30th Dec 08 at 17:49   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
What are the downsides of the 2.2?
ShEp
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30th Dec 08 at 17:52   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Slow, use more fuel

Compare it with the 1.8 16v and there isn't much difference
Mike GSi
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30th Dec 08 at 20:31   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
The 2.2 drinks more fuel than the Turbo Fact

The 2.2 has a chaine and can go very often, unless very well serviced

The 2.2's arent very powerful considering its a 2.2

also you can get a turbo for the moeny your looking to pay easy
Ojc
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30th Dec 08 at 21:13   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I did love my 2.2 though, but the factor for me getting rid was the fuel it drank on the daily commute really meant it wasn't worth it.

On a nice long drive it was a gorgeous car to drive.
Ojc
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30th Dec 08 at 21:14   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
To add, it was worse on fuel than a 250bhp Astra VXR.
jr
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30th Dec 08 at 21:15   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
i owned the same 2.2 that ojc had, and it was a lovely car, just raped fuel like something with 4 cyclinders or more
Tim
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30th Dec 08 at 21:25   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I loved my turbo Always put a smile on my face and look so much more refined than the non-coupes.

Watch out for water pumps and turbo seals around 60k though...
Bonney
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31st Dec 08 at 14:18   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Thimk ill look around for a turbo one, Just trying to decide what car to get next
richc
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31st Dec 08 at 14:23   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
the 1.8 ones arent bad at all. I had a drive in one and thought t were very nice car! Wish i actually bought one now!
glasgow_corsa_c
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31st Dec 08 at 15:17   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Ojc
I did love my 2.2 though, but the factor for me getting rid was the fuel it drank on the daily commute really meant it wasn't worth it.

On a nice long drive it was a gorgeous car to drive.


join the club.

my 2.2 se2 was one of the best cars i've owned, but getting 200mile max to a tank and seeing 10mpg etc on commuting was a decider in getting rid of it.


Bonney - to be honest, dont buy a basic spec one like that ione in the link.

Either get urself a 1.8 se1/se2 - blue exterior paint with blue alcantara and black leather seats or get a turbo with the leather option.

Europa Blue, Solid Red and the lightning grey are the nicest imo.

heres my old one,





interior





[Edited on 31-12-2008 by glasgow_corsa_c]
DannyB
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^^ That's lovely.
Marc
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Nice interior, door handle looks cheap though.
Daveskater
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Apparently on AOC if anyone asks about mods for the 1.8 Coupe they tell you to get a Turbo. My mate's 1.8 goes alright though and they look way better than the hatch imo.
quote:
Originally posted by Marc
Nice interior, door handle looks cheap though.
That's standard

[Edited on 31-12-2008 by Daveskater]

Numberwang!

Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men

Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle

Look at my pictures
Ojc
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31st Dec 08 at 15:28   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
They are right though, for the money you would spend tuning the 1.8 you would be better off just paying the extra in tax/insurance for the Turbo.
Jules
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31st Dec 08 at 15:28   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I've got a 2.2 coupe

Lovely cars but get a turbo!
Daveskater
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quote:
Originally posted by Ojc
They are right though, for the money you would spend tuning the 1.8 you would be better off just paying the extra in tax/insurance for the Turbo.
Yeah, but what if you already have a 1.8

Depends how many NCB you have as well

Numberwang!

Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men

Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle

Look at my pictures
Wrighty
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31st Dec 08 at 15:54   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Cant belive how cheap you can get these now

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/832047.htm
Ojc
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31st Dec 08 at 15:55   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Daveskater
quote:
Originally posted by Ojc
They are right though, for the money you would spend tuning the 1.8 you would be better off just paying the extra in tax/insurance for the Turbo.
Yeah, but what if you already have a 1.8

Depends how many NCB you have as well


If you have a 1.8 then don't do anything to it and wait a year and get a Turbo.
oceansoul
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31st Dec 08 at 15:58   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
ive recently "discovered" these. My friend used to have a 1.8sport hatch and that was quick. im considering one for my next car. i currently drive omega, so whats the spec of the astras like compared with omega....i see that one above has cruise control. Do they have climate contol, heat seats, computer, tracton....all that ?????
Marc
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quote:
Originally posted by Daveskater
quote:
Originally posted by Marc
Nice interior, door handle looks cheap though.
That's standard

I know

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