Scotty C
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How cheap are these now 
I'll be looking at getting one next year hopefully seeing as I can't afford an Astra VXR. So i've just been looking on AT at some and saw this -
Type R
I know a few people on here own them or have experiance with them. And seeing as I have none what so ever i'd like to know what they are like to live with? Plus, the performance side of things? 0-60 etc etc
I'm also surprised they're group 17 insurance!
Thanks.
[Edited on 22-09-2010 by Scotty C]
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BarnshaW
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that one posted looks awful, whats with the engine bay? and is that rust on the actual air filter?
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Scotty C
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That was just an example. They are all around that price..
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taylorboosh
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if you buy cheap you will get a dog imo, mine was up for 5k which he wouldve been lucky to get as it was very tatty, sorted it quite a bit now. they are pretty easy to live with, boot is decent for a small hatch and they drive soooo well. maybe this is because ive had years of barges and vag boats?
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taylorboosh
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also how much you looking to spend as below 4k all i could see where cat c's and million mile cars
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3CorsaMeal
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i'd buy one tbh, i have kept my eye on them since the guy at work bought one when i got corrado, think he paid about £9k for it.
also he still has it 4yrs later and apart from some people crashing into him he has had no problems, although he did have to have a new clutch after he practiced pulling away in every gear and ruined it 
i borrowed it for a weekend and wasn't too keen on the way it drove, but i reckon i would of got used to it after a week or so of driving
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dan_m1les
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Friend of mine drive a premier one of these, so nice to drive. She paid around 7k for it, its immaculate! Also has the recaros, momo wheel etc.
Exactly the same as:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1868009.htm
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Scotty C
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I'd rather spend a few extra quid and get a 54/55 plate. When did the facelift come out?
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Scotty C
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I can't get insured @ 24. It's like I was destin to drive Corsas the rest of my life 
[Edited on 22-09-2010 by Scotty C]
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Ben G
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i got insured on my focus at 20
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Andrew
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I'm looking at one as my next car & looking forward to it. Need to sell the Punto first though.
Plus, i'd like a bit more cash in my pocket for a decent one.
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Scotty C
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I don't know why, I don't think they like that I had ONE crash in 7 years
Andrew - Same here. I assume you'd get a later one for 6k..
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Kurt
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I paid too much for mine really, it was up for just under £8k at my old work it's an 03 which had just 28k on it when I bought it back in feb, full honda service history, imaculate condition, managed to blag 12 months tax, fresh mot and 2 wheel refurbs aswell
Efficiency wise I can manage about 300miles to £52 petrol, that's mixed some motorway and mainly country a roads
Used to get more before the gruppe m but only 30 miles
Everything tuning wise seems to be expensive aswell, paid £400 for an induction kit  it is however reknowned as the best and new is over £700
It's a good everyday car, seats aren't too bad even for a chunky monkey like me, handles fantastically
Im pretty sure the standard bridgesrone re040's are the ones that came from factory and are just wearing out 38k later
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Andrew
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quote:
Originally posted by Scotty C
I don't know why, I don't think they like that I had ONE crash in 7 years
Andrew - Same here. I assume you'd get a later one for 6k..
I'm looking at paying 8k or 9k for a minter.
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Kurt
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quote:
Originally posted by Scotty C
I can't get insured @ 24. It's like I was destin to drive Corsas the rest of my life
[Edited on 22-09-2010 by Scotty C]
I'm 23 with one year ncb
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Andrew
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Give me your car Kurt 
Swop you my punto and £1700
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Scotty C
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quote:
Originally posted by Kurt
I paid too much for mine really, it was up for just under £8k at my old work it's an 03 which had just 28k on it when I bought it back in feb, full honda service history, imaculate condition, managed to blag 12 months tax, fresh mot and 2 wheel refurbs aswell
Efficiency wise I can manage about 300miles to £52 petrol, that's mixed some motorway and mainly country a roads
Used to get more before the gruppe m but only 30 miles
Everything tuning wise seems to be expensive aswell, paid £400 for an induction kit it is however reknowned as the best and new is over £700
It's a good everyday car, seats aren't too bad even for a chunky monkey like me, handles fantastically
Im pretty sure the standard bridgesrone re040's are the ones that came from factory and are just wearing out 38k later
That's not bad MPG for a 197bhp 2.0 tbf.
Am I right in thinking the 0-60mph is mid 6's? What do they do the 1/4 in?
I'll be looking forward to a full exhaust. No N/A car comes near for sound than Honda 
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dan_m1les
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quote:
Originally posted by Scotty C
I'd rather spend a few extra quid and get a 54/55 plate. When did the facelift come out?
Facelift was 2003 I believe, has better front and rear light bumpers etc.
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BarnshaW
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i could think of a million N/A exhausts which sound better
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Scotty C
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That's my opnion.
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Hammer
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quote:
Originally posted by Andrew
I'm looking at one as my next car & looking forward to it. Need to sell the Punto first though.
Plus, i'd like a bit more cash in my pocket for a decent one.
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Ben G
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scott, are you telling me a honda civic type r sounds better than an aston martin/ferrari v8?
you mad, mad, man.
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Scotty C
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
scott, are you telling me a honda civic type r sounds better than an aston martin/ferrari v8?
you mad, mad, man.
I meant affordable cars, hothatches type cars. Not supercars.
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Rob R
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Good car for the money. I had mine for 2 years and in that time the only mechanical thing that need replacing was a wheel bearing.
Good on petrol for what they are, spacious, easy to drive and despite what everyone says you don't have to rag the arse out of it to get anywhere.
If you're after a drivers car and looking at spending circa £6-7k I'd say get a late spec DC2 though
If you can't get insurance at 24 then you're doing something seriously wrong. I insured mine at 21 with Tesco then Churchill at 22, both for less than a grand.
[Edited on 22-09-2010 by Rob R]
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3CorsaMeal
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*cough* Corrado VR6 *cough*
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