alan t
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I was looking on autotrader at astra H's as i fancy getting one for my next car. Found a really nice 5 door red one, 2 litre turbo, 6 speed box and 1/2 leather.
Couple of questions though, does anyone know what engine will be in this? It says its a rare 170bhp model? Not got a clue about them so im insure. Also with it being a 6 speed box will this suffer from the same faults that the vxr 6 speed box's seem to have?
Sorry for all the questions, dont know nothing aout these astras, any help would be much appreciated
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Cole
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its only gonna be an ler or leh i would of thought
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alan t
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thanks for the reply mate, you had any experience with these engines? just want to know how reliable they are really, and averave mpg if anyone knows?
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Ian
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I have an LER in my Twintop and I get about 22mpg. 200bhp and heavier though.
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Kano
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Drove one for a few weeks. Was pretty unexciting, diesel is better choice or even a 1.8..
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craig8
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the engine is the LEL, which is just a detuned LER, so a remap will bring it to 200 or more depending on the map
just buy a vxr (mine)
[Edited on 14-08-2010 by craig8]
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alan t
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quote:
Originally posted by craig8
the engine is the LEL, which is just a detuned LER, so a remap will bring it to 200 or more depending on the map
just buy a vxr (mine)
[Edited on 14-08-2010 by craig8]
thanks for that mate, unfortunately the vxr is way out of my budget, vxr doesnt have 5 doors either so is no good 
do you know if it will be the same gearbox thats in the vxr? m32 i think it is?
thats the only thing putting me of it as ive heard a lot of horror storys with people having problems with these boxes
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craig8
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it will be the same box, i wouldnt worry too much about something that might never happen, besides if its that big a worry leave some money aside incase it goes wrong or take out a warranty with someone like warranty direct
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deanmcreynolds26
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scott baiilie cars i take it?
ive got a 170 turbo, alright on fuel, i get about 30mpg most of the time, can get it down to about 26mpg if i give it some..
not the quickest but they are alright, never had any major issues with it,
got for it 
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deanmcreynolds26
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and its the z20lel with the m32 6 speed,
can get it to standard vxr power quite easily 240bhp with eds ipf
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craig8
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scot baillies is just down the road from me, havnt noticed one there, might have to take a look
[Edited on 14-08-2010 by craig8]
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alan t
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aye scott baillies it is dean, a red 5 door one? is that scott baillies quite a reputable garage?
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craig8
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never bought from them myself but had a look at a few cars in there, seem okay but i would make sure you check them over carefully so you know exactly what your getting
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alan t
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[Edited on 15-08-2010 by alan t]
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