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WhiteGSI

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2nd Aug 04 at 18:48

im gonna be selling my gsi and get something newer, more comfortable, and cheaper to run so i can pay my huge debts off. what is the best model corsa c to buy? i want a 1 year old or two year old one that has full electrics ( power steering abs air con elec windows etc) and nice interior. whats the best model availible? biggest engine size i will go for is 1.4 as i want my insurance, tax and petrol cost to drop. i dont mind a 1.2 16v but anything smaller will just do my head in. any help appreciated!

Adam_B

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2nd Aug 04 at 18:49

get a deisel

WhiteGSI

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2nd Aug 04 at 18:58

really dont fancy a diesal. they sound like trucks. unless you can convince me they are the best option that meets all my needs, but i would rather have petrol engine to be honest but like i said convince me!

R Lee

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2nd Aug 04 at 19:02

1.2 16v SXI is good value for money. get all the trim and better alloys etc.

WhiteGSI

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2nd Aug 04 at 19:21

thats what i was originally thinking. i think ther is a 1.4 sri model. dunno what features it has though, or insurance group, petrol consumption etc.

R Lee

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2nd Aug 04 at 19:25

i'd personally get the 1.4 sri

you get better brakes and better engine.

WhiteGSI

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2nd Aug 04 at 20:33

does anyone own one? it would be nice to hear first hand the best bits and bad bits.

Rob H

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2nd Aug 04 at 20:34

WhiteGSI

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2nd Aug 04 at 20:41

so whats it like then? i.e mpg speed tax insurance group interior.air con elec wins mirrors etc etc

Paul H

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2nd Aug 04 at 20:42

yeah 1.4 sri is the model to go for A/C,16" rims,m3 style mirrors,lowered -15mm,alloy pedals all as standard

Paul H

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2nd Aug 04 at 20:47

or the exclusiv is a good model you get leather and a irmscher kit on that

[Edited on 02-08-2004 by chewy]

WhiteGSI

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2nd Aug 04 at 20:47

so what you reckon im looking to pay for one? bout 1 year old maybe 2?

Paul H

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2nd Aug 04 at 20:50

there quite cheap now look on the autotrader top one is a 53 plate for £5995
clicky

[Edited on 02-08-2004 by chewy]

Rob H

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2nd Aug 04 at 20:54

quote:
Originally posted by WhiteGSI
so whats it like then? i.e mpg speed tax insurance group interior.air con elec wins mirrors etc etc

I like mine. Went from a 1.2 8v B to this, and its obviously miles quicker.

Insurance for me is reasonable. Cost me an extra £100 for 9 months @ 18 1yr NCB. Gonna cost me £800 is FC 2Yr NCB 19 come Oct.

Handles well imo for a standard car, loads of grip there and predictable when you push it hard. Rides quite firm, but it doesnt bother me.

Tax is a bit of a bastard. £79.50 for 6 months, or £135 for 12 months.

Bit noisy on the motorway really, as it sits at 4k @ 80mph.

Not too bad on fuel, usually get around 80 miile to £10 (fuel light to fuel light). Just done a run to newquay, and got 275 mile to a tank, that was 250 mile motorway cruising at 70, and the rest round town.

Payed 7k for mine 6 months ago and it was 13 months old, 8800 mile.

WhiteGSI

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2nd Aug 04 at 20:56

cheers for the link chewy, thats exactly what i want. as long as i has sweet interior no dodgy patterns and all the fancy extras i will be happy with that, thanks for everyones input

WhiteGSI

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2nd Aug 04 at 21:00

cheers rob h, thats helped me a lot too. tax aint at all bad compared to 165 quid yearly for my gsi and 30 quid petrol a week. cheers again

Dav

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2nd Aug 04 at 21:00

I'd go for the Exclusiv if I was looking to buy a Corsa C.

Paul H

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2nd Aug 04 at 21:03

exclusiv are alot more expensive than the sri though there about 11k

WhiteGSI

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3rd Aug 04 at 13:30

went and had a look at a few today. sri is nice so is xclusive. xclusive is pretty steep but you get bloody loads of extras. i cant decide which one to get.
either way i will get on o% finance. hmmmm HELP!?

R Lee

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3rd Aug 04 at 13:32

at the end of the day, its a corsa.

how long can you live with a corsa.
they are nice but you'll always want a bigger better car.

Adam_B

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3rd Aug 04 at 13:32

quote:
Originally posted by WhiteGSI
really dont fancy a diesal. they sound like trucks. unless you can convince me they are the best option that meets all my needs, but i would rather have petrol engine to be honest but like i said convince me!

i really cant

only suggested it for good fuel economy and insurance

Ojc

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3rd Aug 04 at 13:36

Buy a Nova

Robbo

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3rd Aug 04 at 13:40

quote:
Originally posted by Rob H

quote:
Originally posted by WhiteGSI
so whats it like then? i.e mpg speed tax insurance group interior.air con elec wins mirrors etc etc

I like mine. Went from a 1.2 8v B to this, and its obviously miles quicker.

Insurance for me is reasonable. Cost me an extra £100 for 9 months @ 18 1yr NCB. Gonna cost me £800 is FC 2Yr NCB 19 come Oct.

Handles well imo for a standard car, loads of grip there and predictable when you push it hard. Rides quite firm, but it doesnt bother me.

Tax is a bit of a bastard. £79.50 for 6 months, or £135 for 12 months.

Bit noisy on the motorway really, as it sits at 4k @ 80mph.

Not too bad on fuel, usually get around 80 miile to £10 (fuel light to fuel light). Just done a run to newquay, and got 275 mile to a tank, that was 250 mile motorway cruising at 70, and the rest round town.

Payed 7k for mine 6 months ago and it was 13 months old, 8800 mile.

You get shit mileage

I used to get 100 miles to £10 on a bad day

Ojc

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3rd Aug 04 at 13:49

Yes, Robbo is correct. My SXi used to manage 100 miles to a tenner and that was on 17's.

Robbo

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3rd Aug 04 at 13:50

Ditto 17s

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