Warren G
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i feel like a change, fancy a turbo of some sort, and something that will easierly sell again in 6 months time and no lose to much money
im either going to turbo the C, which i dont realy have time or can be bothered with all the agro, as i just want to finish the b and ejoy them, not keep of fiddling about......got better things to do!
idealy a vauxhall, as i know them inside out, can get free parts, or cheap, so it just makes sense....
astra sri turbo's are a poor mans GSi, and i dont like the look of them compared either
whats the tax like on them? mpg? all the cruise control?
idealy would like an astra sporthatch derv, but its out of my budget! as need 3k for my KTM sm too
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DannyB
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mk1 Focus RS
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John G
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Out of that list i would go for sri turbo, but nice ones are few and far between
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Warren G
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quote:
Originally posted by DannyB
mk1 Focus RS
not a vauxhall. though very nice choice!
budget around 5k
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DannyB
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Yeah I didn't read your full post until after I made that reply  sorry
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DannyB
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What about something different like a LET Nova, you could build your own rather than buy it already done?
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Warren G
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the fact is i dont want to play around with anything, just get and drive and dont touch
well something could just load a map on, ie a astra gsi with vxr turbo - 255bhp instant, and if already has anexahsut and fmic, looking at 265-270bhp (its started already ! lol)
iv got the b that iv build/building my own haven't i
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Warren G
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just to remind you
this is mine . 1.8 on throttle bodies...
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DannyB
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Ahh fair play, ok what about this, different again but that's good 
http://pistonheads.com/sales/1327113.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/1399189.htm
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SportBoy
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ive always liked the old mk4 sri turbo. dont see many of them either.
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Warren G
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one thing im 100% not getting is a people carrier! im 21!!!
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DannyB
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They're fucking ace, but yeah didn't think you would go for that. Out of the list above I'd go for a coupe turbo.
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Warren G
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turbo coupes are cheap compared
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1375305.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1389666.htm
id have this!
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1254739.htm
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Warren G
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or even this
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1373033.htm
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scottyp1989
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Nothin rong with a people carrier at 21 i have one and love it,
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richc
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Coupe turbo. Good value for money, and can look more grown up when need to be, yet kewl at the same time  (if you get my flow)
Astra GSI's fetch far to much money. Few friends have them, and i have driven them all over europe, and i think they are a really nice drive, but i cant justify circa 6k for a astra which is essentially a 12 year old car with a bodykit and a turbo!
I no the coupe drives the same, but they are better value for money by miles
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Warren G
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astra gsi, 5k for a 5/6 year old one...not quite 12 years! lol
but yeah, coupe more bang per £. half the price for actualy more car techicaly
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andys sxi
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some lad on corsa c hes 19 and hes got a zafira gsi, does this mean if your gettin a astra that the corsa c will be going?
i quite like the sri turbo's and love the gsi's
April 08 feature car
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richc
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Actually if you really want a GSI, my friend has one
2003
Black
78k
Coilovers
Some exhaust on it i dont know
New turbo 6k ago
New Cambelt kit, water pump etc at same time. (Was only done about 10k before, but he is a mechanic and is very cautious with it).
About 8 months mot? Coupe pf months tax?? Not really sure
Its imacculate (clean wise), he is obsessed with it being clean. He is cleaning it as we speak even though there is snow outside.
He wants rid, as we are getting more into offroading, so is going to buy a defender 90. He works for ferrari, so doesnt see the apeal in hot hatches, and he just drives at limit everywhere, never boosts it, such a waste. (after beeing around supercars all day). Use to have a nissan navara before it and wants another 4x4.
About £5.5k?? I Can send you some pics if your interested
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richc
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quote:
Originally posted by Warren G
astra gsi, 5k for a 5/6 year old one...not quite 12 years! lol
but yeah, coupe more bang per £. half the price for actualy more car techicaly
I ment the MK4 in general is a 12 yr old design
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Warren G
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if the c goes then yes...if it doesnt then no
now insurance is cheaper il start chopping and changing cars more often,
one thing i hate is putting petrol in a car...the b was getting stupid at £45 doing 250miles driving eco-ish and 200 if you gave it a blat. but it wasnt even quick.
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Warren G
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quote:
Originally posted by richc
Actually if you really want a GSI, my friend has one
2003
Black
78k
Coilovers
Some exhaust on it i dont know
New turbo 6k ago
New Cambelt kit, water pump etc at same time. (Was only done about 10k before, but he is a mechanic and is very cautious with it).
About 8 months mot? Coupe pf months tax?? Not really sure
Its imacculate (clean wise), he is obsessed with it being clean. He is cleaning it as we speak even though there is snow outside.
He wants rid, as we are getting more into offroading, so is going to buy a defender 90. He works for ferrari, so doesnt see the apeal in hot hatches, and he just drives at limit everywhere, never boosts it, such a waste. (after beeing around supercars all day). Use to have a nissan navara before it and wants another 4x4.
About £5.5k?? I Can send you some pics if your interested
sounds nice, yeah can do..
just got to sell the corsa first..
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andys sxi
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lol if you hate putting petrol in cars whats is a astra turbo going to be like i have heared they are quite heavey on petrol depending how you drive it tho
April 08 feature car
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Nic Barnes
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civic with a turbo kit. wouldnt waste more time and money on a vauxhall if i was you.
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Warren G
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quote:
Originally posted by andys sxi
lol if you hate putting petrol in cars whats is a astra turbo going to be like i have heared they are quite heavey on petrol depending how you drive it tho
i know....i have thought about this...and i seem to have a heavy agressive foot,
still can seeing it being much worse than the b, as that was shit 
well when i get my KTM, il just use that to save on petrol , and not to put miles on the car! 
my x4 400 used to do 45mpg raging the ass off it 
nic, thats a good idea, know of any for sale?
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