big eck
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Registered: 20th Apr 03
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the new vauxhall astra vxr
Vauxhall's super-hot new Astra VXR will arrive in Britain this September, with prices starting at under £20,000.
The 152mph pocket rocket comes in at £18,995, with the car available to order now. VXR boasts 240bhp and is equipped with air conditioning, 18-inch alloys and ESP.
Under the bonnet is a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine mated to a six-speed gearbox. It whisks the car to 62mph from standstill in a mere 6.2 seconds, with a top speed of 152mph.
Based on the three-door Astra Sport Hatch, the VXR is distinguished by a body-coloured V-grille, ground hugging side skirts and rear spoiler.
Neat detail touches include blue front and rear brake callipers and VXR badges. Massive 19-inch wheels are a £500 optional extra
it is fitted with Electronic Stability Control as well as 321 mm ventilated front disc brakes. Other items of equipment include air conditioning, Recaro seats, 18-inch wheels and side curtain airbags.
The new model will go on sale in September and will be joined by a VXR version of the new Zafira MPV, which is claimed to be the fastest MPV ever put into production. With essentially the same engine as the Astra VXR, we don't doubt it.
http://www.carpages.co.uk/vauxhall/vauxhall-astra-vxr-16-04-05.asp
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Skipz
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Registered: 23rd Aug 03
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loving it 
That looks really nice I know of one person already looking at buying one when they come out and I'm pretty Sure MR Dempsey of Astrasport will have his name down for the first one to grace Woods garage  
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Ojc
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Ordered mine last night 
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Siberia
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Registered: 9th Oct 03
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thats is gonna sell like hot cakes...think they could have another GTE on there hands.....
is the cabriolet coming with that engine?
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Patrick
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Registered: 25th Apr 02
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I'm seriously considering one. Love them except for the wheels and the grille.
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Claire
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Registered: 19th Jan 03
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321mm Disks 
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Nismo
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Registered: 12th Sep 02
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that is soooooooo sexy
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Nismo
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also can have 19's 
"Massive 19-inch wheels are a £500 option"
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Tom
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Location: Wirral, Merseyside
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 shex wee
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willay
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shit the bed, yum!
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Ojc
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The Focus, CTR, Golf GTi are all about to be kicked to the kurb by this motherfcuker
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Greg_M
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Registered: 2nd Sep 03
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quote:
Originally posted by Siberia
thats is gonna sell like hot cakes...
this expression should not be allowed.
hot cakes do not sell that well. i know ive seen baker oven window at 5pm
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whitter45
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Registered: 15th Nov 02
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Uk version also has overboost facility
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Greg_M
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quote:
Originally posted by whitter45
Uk version also has overboost facility
they should fix that before it comes out
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Siberia
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Registered: 9th Oct 03
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quote:
Originally posted by Greg_M
quote:
Originally posted by Siberia
thats is gonna sell like hot cakes...
this expression should not be allowed.
hot cakes do not sell that well. i know ive seen baker oven window at 5pm
thats all the shit that been sitting there since 7am that morning
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AdiSRI
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Registered: 1st May 02
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my dads ordering an arden blue one to replace his current arden blue Mk4 astra GSi
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bradfincham
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Registered: 20th Sep 02
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i think this car along with the monaro are taking vauxhall the right way!!
Love it
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corb
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Registered: 24th Apr 02
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Im sooooo in love. Wanted one since I heard about them. Im gonna ring vaux. later and see if I can pop in there for a chat about one. Couldnt part with ma bitch though, thats the only down side. That and insurance!  I reallly want a nice new reliable car for when the corsa aint being used. Maybe toodle about in the Nova for another year and get an ex-demo 
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whitter45
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Registered: 15th Nov 02
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quote:
Originally posted by Greg_M
quote:
Originally posted by whitter45
Uk version also has overboost facility
they should fix that before it comes out
What do u mean fix it. - UK version allows more boost on full throttle hence more power - no need to fix it
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Ojc
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Corb, sell me the Nova I won't ask again.
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corb
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Registered: 24th Apr 02
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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And I wont tell you again, no  Its a great little run-around Im gonna wash the corsa in a bit, temp. repair and spray the bumper and go get some pics, not got any decent pics of it in good condition .
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mazdaspeed
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Registered: 8th Jan 05
Location: Darlington
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Would rather spend a little more on a 350Z or RX8, but it looks nice.
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Ojc
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I would'nt.
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dave17
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Registered: 3rd Sep 02
Location: Greater London
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i just hope it handles well
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corsa-sxi
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Registered: 11th Jul 03
Location: Kingston upon Hull
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like the looks, wasnt sure b4, alloys look good, but how will it really compare with the golf r36, the new supercharged corolla
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