Corsa-crAnk
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Hey - I would like views on two cars really. My next car will be either a 1.6 sport corsa B or a 1.8 corsa C. Which is the best and why....
thanks in advance
ps. wouldnt mind some pics of a black corsa C imry bodykit etc
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N3CRO
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Depends which shape you prefer.
The 1.8 C will be quicker than the Sport.
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jamesy1990
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Originally posted by TheNobleOne
Depends which shape you prefer.
The 1.8 C will be quicker than the Sport.
my mates 1600sport whooped a corsa c 1.8 sri on the 1/4 mile ... only mod was a powerbox
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N3CRO
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Did the driver of the C know what he was doing? I could understand it losing in a race due to it being heavier (at least I think its heavier) but 'whooping' it... Prehaps I'm wrong but I would've said that'd be a close race.
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Daveskater
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Powerboxes make a fair difference on the X16XE's iirc 
I've gone from a B (albeit 12v) to a 1.8 C and don't regret it in the slightest. Personally I much prefer driving the C because it feels a lot more modern rather than a metal box with a steering wheel. Plus I prefer the overall looks.
Standard backbox  No Irmy kit though, but it's a black C!
[Edited on 03-02-2010 by Daveskater]
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Craig P
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quote:
Originally posted by jamesy1990
quote:
Originally posted by TheNobleOne
Depends which shape you prefer.
The 1.8 C will be quicker than the Sport.
My mates 1600sport whooped a corsa c 1.8 sri on the 1/4 mile ... only mod was a powerbox
I think whooped is a bit of a strong word to use.A 1.6 B with a powerbox will be roughly the same power as a 1.8 C so i cant imagine he pissed all over it TBH.
I have owned both (Own the 1.8 C now) And love it LOADS more then my previous B's.There just alot more modern,Look nicer,Drive better & more comfy Etc Etc.This is just my opinion though.
[Edited on 03-02-2010 by Craig P]
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N3CRO
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I think he meant the Sport had a powerbox Dave, not the C 
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AlunJ
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This question seems to crop up every week atm, I would have thought they would be pretty close in a race as well, the 1.8 is no zlet but it certainly isn't a slow coach. The 1.6's go well too but they are starting to get on... test drive both see what you prefer tbh, the C will be newer (in my opinion handles better than a B) but some people prefer B's, cheap, simple to work on for a diy mechanic plenty of simple mods out there. I prefer how a B drives but the C is much more refined in my opinion.
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Daveskater
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Originally posted by TheNobleOne
I think he meant the Sport had a powerbox Dave, not the C
I know, hence why I said it makes a good difference to the X16XE Otherwise I would have said Z18XE 
If Parkers is to be believed then the C is only 53kg heavier than a 1.6 Sport.
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swill_omnibus
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quote:
Originally posted by Daveskater
Powerboxes make a fair difference on the X18XE's iirc
I've gone from a B (albeit 12v) to a 1.8 C and don't regret it in the slightest. Personally I much prefer driving the C because it feels a lot more modern rather than a metal box with a steering wheel. Plus I prefer the overall looks.
Standard backbox No Irmy kit though, but it's a black C!
Same here, i've gone from a corsa B 1.4/1.8 onto my new today corsa-C 1.8 which in fairness doesn't compare to in comfort, handling and performance standard to standard the C is absolutely lovely and pulls a fair bit in standard form
Could imagine a powerbox 1.6 VS a standard C winning yes as a powerbox makes a hell of a difference, but whooping it, it be close I would think.
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Craig P
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Daveskater - When did you get your C?Looks nice.You got a Thread or some info Etc on it?
Swill_Omnibus Same to you,When did you get your C?Got any Info or Pic's Etc?Ive seen you've asked a few questions over on Corsa|C
[Edited on 03-02-2010 by Craig P]
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N3CRO
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quote:
Originally posted by Daveskater
quote:
Originally posted by TheNobleOne
I think he meant the Sport had a powerbox Dave, not the C
I know, hence why I said it makes a good difference to the X16XE Otherwise I would have said Z18XE
If Parkers is to be believed then the C is only 53kg heavier than a 1.6 Sport.
Typooooooo Dave. You said X18XE
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Daveskater
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I totally didn't edit my post because I got the engine code wrong...
Anyway, anyone who knows these things would know it's not an X18XE and that one of those is a big block engine not found in the C 
Numberwang!
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Daveskater
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If I've done this right then the B 1.6 Sport has 101 bhp/tonne whereas the 1.8 C has 113 bhp/tonne (although it might be ton, I can never remember which is the metric one. Whichever...).
Numberwang!
Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men
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Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle
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AlunJ
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Originally posted by Craig P
Ive seen you've asked a few questions over on Corsa|C
Is it me or is that constantly down for maintenance atm
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Nick-S
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The corsa c is the better car.
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AlunJ
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seen a gold 05 plate C 1.7cdti sri today for sale... it's stunning £3699 but 124k miles, still if I had the money I'd be tempted
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Daveskater
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quote:
Originally posted by Craig P
Daveskater - When did you get your C?Looks nice.You got a Thread or some info Etc on it?
I got it about two weeks ago but have only been able to drive it for a week
Thread I posted when I went to see it - http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=538051
Pics I took the other day - http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=541009
Numberwang!
Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men
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Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle
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surley it depends on your budget as c's are a loy more expensive, plus newer and generally better cars
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LeeM
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ive got a black c, looks pretty much identical to craig p's (LeeM off corsa-c craig)
ive only got a 1.4 sri and only had a 1.0 b but the c overall is a much better car imo, handles better as standard, smoother quiter and more solid with more toys.
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Daveskater
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This is true. I got mine for just under 4k but most are over that in my experience. A B could be had for £1500 I'd reckon.
Numberwang!
Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men
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Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle
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Daveskater
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Originally posted by lee_wee
ive only got a 1.4 sri and only had a 1.0 b but the c overall is a much better car imo, handles better as standard, smoother quiter and more solid with more toys.
Spot on  B's are very basic whereas C's do feel that much more modern.
Numberwang!
Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men
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Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle
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LeeM
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i got mine for £2700, 2004 04 plate with 2 owners but 75k, 9 months mot and no tax. bargain imo!
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N3CRO
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quote:
Originally posted by Daveskater
This is true. I got mine for just under 4k but most are over that in my experience. A B could be had for £1500 I'd reckon.
I would've thought you could get a B for alot less than that. Another typo Dave?
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Daveskater
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Lee, that's pretty good! There are always loads for sale around 80k miles because people can't be bothered with getting the cam belt changed Mine's on 48k with two owners, 12 months MOT and 2 months tax.
Noble one  I mean a decent condition 1.6 Sport with good mileage etc comparable to a good C.
Numberwang!
Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men
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Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle
Look at my pictures
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