jon-valver
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im leaning towards the astra. cos there both same insurance group and i like the astra but ive neva been in one. and ive been in a 182 and they are fast. any 1 got any pics or advice on both cheers
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Ingham
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Neither because you want a 106 GTi.
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corsa120
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both very different cars... want fun/handling/nippy get the clio, want good performance/practicality/ease of tuning/comfort etc get the astra
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jon-valver
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nah ive come to the conclusion that 1.6's are dead for tuning. gonna save and probs get an astra gsi. whats the bhp of them standard?
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DannyB
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1.6's are far from dead, it just depends how much you're willing to spend on one 
out of the 2 above I would go for the GSI
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jon-valver
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yeye well they look beter than clio but what is the bhp as standard on them?
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mike56gte
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200bhp
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Jambo
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quote:
Originally posted by corsa120
both very different cars... want fun/handling/nippy get the clio, want good performance/practicality/ease of tuning/comfort etc get the astra
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sc0ott
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if you do a lot of traveling to work etc then go for the 182 FF.
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LukeD
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the astras alot worse on fuel then? was tempted at one of these myself soon.
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mattk
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Turbo power everytime for me
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Jambo
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Originally posted by LukeD
the astras alot worse on fuel then? was tempted at one of these myself soon.
Astra is horrific on fuel. Clio is hugely economical, parts are cheaper too.
The Astra thing has been asked every other week now, do a search on peoples opinions, and check the classifeds for people selling their short owned Astras.
Clio is a drivers car, astra is for plodding on an Mway.
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mike56gte
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how would the fuel consumption on the astra gsi turbo compare to a redtop corsa? as i am thinking of getting one next
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Drift_Erm
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the clio sports are a a bitch to work on. my mate just bought one who is a mechanic, he had to do the clutch last week, which is an absolute bitch to do he reckons, it took him quite a while, and he has done a few other bits to fix it up to sell, and he wishes he didnt bother.
although he did say, when it is working, its a fun/quick motor
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Eck
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quote:
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how would the fuel consumption on the astra gsi turbo compare to a redtop corsa? as i am thinking of getting one next
You'll get better consumption in the XE easily. I'd take the 182 personally.
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Rob R
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Someones gota say it...Civic Type R 
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FlamingCorsa
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quote:
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how would the fuel consumption on the astra gsi turbo compare to a redtop corsa? as i am thinking of getting one next
i had a c20let astra mk3 running 280hp and could get 35-40mpg from that, up to 50 if you drove really boring
my vx220 with z20let same engine as astra, its is tuned but for 18mpg out of the last fuel tank!
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dan-sport
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for just looks and reliablity id go for the astra every time always had a softspot for them
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Rob R
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quote:
Originally posted by dan-sport
for just looks and reliablity id go for the astra every time always had a softspot for them
I wouldn't of said my old GSI was the most reliable of cars tbh. You only need to look in the zlet section on Astra Owners Club and one in three posts is a problem post.
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Graham88
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182 for me, excellent little cars
Probably one of the only cars I'd own without boost
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P1CK4D
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Integra Type R DC2 would be a better option than both mentioned IMO.
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ajscorsa
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boost wins everytime for me.
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jacko198
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quote:
Originally posted by Rob R
Someones gota say it...Civic Type R
Booo.
182 imo. Bought one last month and i love it! Fast, comfy, with all the mod cons i need, aircon, climate control, cruise control.
Getting 35-36mpg out of mine at the moment, 43 on long motorway journeys.
I was tempted by the astra but they just seemed abit boring compared!
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John
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Quick, not fast, same speed as the astra though.
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Jambo
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tbh neither are "fast"
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