Patrick
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Went into a local Vauxhall garage yesterday to have a look at the new Astra Gsi and when I actually saw it in the flesh I was suprised how much better than a standard Astra it looked. I love almost every part of it. The interior is stunning, could do with a few more tender touches as could the exterior; just 18's, lowered suspension, custom exhaust and a irmsher grill and it would be sorted. Oh and of course a stage 4 engine tune up! 
I have arranged a test drive for Wednesday afternoon and I can't wait. My current car will be fully paid for in September and I was originally planning on getting another loan to pay off for some mods for it but now I think I'm gonna get rid of the Corsa and get a loan to buy one of these beauties!
I only went in to have a look at one, now I really really want one! 
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stuyw
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Registered: 15th May 02
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wot spec are the new astra gsi's then??
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Demo
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Registered: 27th Sep 01
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these things are awesome. they have got so much more sex appeal and road presence than a standard astra
they are 2.0 turbo, but are styled very subtly with a hint of agression in them. very nice indeed
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MatG
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Registered: 26th Apr 02
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2.0 Turbo
200BHP
17's
leather
electric everything
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MatG
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Patrick
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 Wow!
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Demo
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Registered: 27th Sep 01
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yum 
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Patrick
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The only thing thats gonna put me off is knowing that getting rid of my Corsa and then spending thousands on one of these so called 200bhp turbocharged monsters and then getting slower times up the 1/4 mile strip. They do a 1/4 in around 15.5 seconds I think as standard. Not sure what they would do with a stage 4 270bhp and 320ib/ft of torque though.
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Brett
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i'm the only one that thinks it's shite then..?
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Patrick
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In all honesty that picture doesn't give it the justice it deserves. Vauxhall need a medal for producing this one. Far better than the Calibra Turbo IMO.
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MarkM
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Registered: 11th Apr 01
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Get a clio 172 Cup...a lot better value for money IMO.
Thats unless your wanting a bigger car......
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Patrick
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I do want a bigger car. I'm working my way up so want a mid size car this time!
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MarkM
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fair enough then...nice motors....
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Steve
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Registered: 30th Mar 02
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i dont think theyre all that, wot do they handle like?
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Red_SXi
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I like this car, but is residual value shite? i'd of thought like all other high range vauxhalls that it would be
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MatG
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They handle well, and i am not suprised "you dont think they are all that" as you drive a 106!!
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Steve
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id rather an evo 5 for a similar price
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Brett
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quote:
Originally posted by Steve106GTi
id rather an evo 5 for a similar price
AGREED
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Gavin
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Registered: 3rd Apr 02
Location: West Midlands
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evo 5 instead....
astra's look alrite when decked on hugh spokes but otherwise not a modiers car.
pew pew pew pewwwww
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MatG
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why would you want an old car, with loads of miles, with higher running costs, which will cost more to mod, that wont have the same level of equipment???
If you wanted a car just for speed and nothing else there are hundreds of other choices.
People always say you could buy this instead, and its always an older faster car.
The only really alternatives to the Astra are the focus RS or the Seat Lean Cupra R
or the Honda cvic Type R.
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vibrio
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seems a bit chite considering what I can get
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MatG
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quote:
Originally posted by B19 GAV
evo 5 instead....
astra's look alrite when decked on hugh spokes but otherwise not a modiers car.
Do you know your arse from your elbow???? Not a modifiers car......... would you like to explain this comment??
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Patrick
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Registered: 25th Apr 02
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I don't really want to modify it. Gonna put some 18's on it and lower it slightly, get a custom exhaust then just tune it a 'reasonable' amount and sort out some nice I.C.E I want a nice luxurious car for a change and gotta be a good reliable family car!
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Patrick
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quote:
Originally posted by MatG
The only really alternatives to the Astra are the focus RS or the Seat Lean Cupra R
or the Honda cvic Type R.
Out of those I way prefer the Astra Gsi. I think Vauxhall have done a superb job! 
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Gavin
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Registered: 3rd Apr 02
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hmm i change my mind.....go 4 one Patrick
pew pew pew pewwwww
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