MyK3
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hi there i am planning on getting a corsa as my first car and maxing it to the limit, 17" rims, lowered, full combat kit, full respray in shiny dark blue and the rest etc etc. ok as you can guess this will cost allot of money so what i am planning on doing is getting a corsa for about 1000 - 1500 quid, is there any model of corsas that i should stay away from as bodykits may not fit etc. i saw a 3 dr 1.4 ls for £1500 with 50,000 miles. and if i get one that cheap it will leave me with plenty of money for my savings for mods  . so is it worth getting a cheaper car (obviously not in as good condition) than getting one for like 2500 - 3000 quid which are in a good condition. your opinions please,
cheers -myk3
[Edited on 06/24/03 by MyK3]
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MyK3
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sorry i forgot to mention that its a B corsa that i am after
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DODG-E
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well if ur gonna do it up... ur gonna get it painted n all straightened out then go for something cheap!!
my car was turqoise... bit mashed up.... etc etc i paid 850 for it... now its a beast!
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MyK3
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hay nice man
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stuyw
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ur better off having a proper look round m8 as dearer is not always better or reliable than a cheaper model 
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T2NY X
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dodg-e ur car wud look better lowered mate. it looks abit high from the pics.
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broster
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the tyres look like a huge profile on them, what size are they?
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sri_tastic2
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i see the dilema you may find that you can get a mint condition from an auction and save money there. If i was you from my experience with cars disragard mileage and look at a car that has had service history my corsa is on 90k miles not but becasue it has been well looked after it runs a treat still .Iv hear of corsas with like 4ok on the clock that have needed to have major engine work cos it hasnt been looked after. good luck.
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DODG-E
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yeh i agree with SRI_TASTIC2 mate, u really gotta look for a well looked after one.... best bet of all is to find one that has been owned by an old lady or something.... aint been ragged etc..
THOSE TYRES are fukin massive!!
they're 50 profile and 205!!
i cant lower the back cos they rub, the front is dropped 40mm but smack my arches, im gettin me new tyres soon.... be proper then!
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M4tt
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yeah disragard mileage, mines on 85K (sri 16v) and it runs perfect, doesn't burn n e oil, rev straight though the rev range cleanly.
mine had a full vaux service history when i bought it, previuos owner was a girl
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jordi
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DOGD, this you paint the rear clusters yourself or did you buy them already in black?
[Edited on 27-06-2003 by jordi]
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DODG-E
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JORDI: they r the standard ones, just painted body colour, 3 thin coats.
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