JordanR
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I am looking for a new Corsa sport, but don't know which one to go for!
I have mainly been looking for a 1.6 but there isn't many out there! Cause of this I have been looking at the 1.4s. But unsure because I had set out for the bigger engine! Is there much of a power difference between the two?
Just unsure of what to do, any suggestions will help!
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Jenko_Sport
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1.6's arnt much quicker but are ALOT smoother to drive.
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JordanR
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Hmmm I don't know what to do! Is it worth waiting for a decent 1.6 do you think?
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fazza
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basically same engine. i would only have the 1600 though as would see better gains from mantzel etc.
not a major difference in standard from though
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Jenko_Sport
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If you planning any mods like inlets ect id go for a 1.6 as you will see better gains
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fazza
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yeah find a decent one.
spankyjames just got a minter of a low mileage one for about 700quid in black.
WarrenG did have a silver one forsale in good standard nick
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JordanR
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Yeh thats the reason I don't wanna go for the 1.4 cause the 1.6 is better to tune! And I know if I bought the 1.4 as soon as I got it the 1.6 that I had been waiting for will come up lol
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Jed D
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quote: Originally posted by JordanR
Hmmm I don't know what to do! Is it worth waiting for a decent 1.6 do you think?
yeah hang on for the 16. had a 14 in my astra g and it was piss poor, obv for weight reasons aswell etc.. love my 16 b
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noshua
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if you're not modifying, 1.6 is in the higher tax band, something to consider if you're not bothered about the power (someone mentioned there isn't much between them)
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Daveskater
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I found a red 1.6 Sport on AT the other day for £450 but it didn't say the mileage. Was a part-ex to clear job. They are out there
I would get a 1.6 out of the two engines though, otherwise you'll end up modding the 1.4 engine to 1.6 power anyway
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Pete_vxl
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Ive had both and in standard form the 1.6 is much much better to drive. I done the breathing mods on the 1.6 and it was a nippy car.
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JordanR
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Yeh i seen that as well Dave, looked to good to be true lol. Think I am gonna wait for the right 1.6 to come up!
And yeh that does make sense about modding the 1.4
Cheers for the replies
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JordanR
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quote: Originally posted by noshua
if you're not modifying, 1.6 is in the higher tax band, something to consider if you're not bothered about the power (someone mentioned there isn't much between them)
I heard about that the other day, but I think its about time I got into some power lol, been driving a 1.4 8v for two years and need something a bit nippier
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Jed D
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quote: Originally posted by Daveskater
I found a red 1.6 Sport on AT the other day for £450 but it didn't say the mileage. Was a part-ex to clear job. They are out there
i paid 450 for my silver 1.6, v reg, 60mm jamex kit, decat ss exhaust, gsi calipers, about 66k due to all MOT's but had 106k tigra clocks fitted for some reason. loads of test left, and i just taxed it today. is quite hefty to tax i must say (112.75 for 6) but i feel i got a real bargain with the car, caught it on ebay as it hadnt met its £650 reserve, so went and barterd him rite down
[Edited on 30-03-2011 by JedDy]
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Graeme
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Got a 1.6 corsa that is ok in Arden blue and comes with a full -40mm looking for £450.
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JordanR
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u2u'd!
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Jenko_Sport
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Or buy a 1.4 and fit a 1.6, best of both worlds lol
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JordanR
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this is true, cause its a straight swap isn't it?
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Jenko_Sport
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Yep, my 1.2 8v £150 bargain now has a 1.4 16v i had laying around.
If you were closer id offer a cheap swop for you
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MACKA
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I've got a red 1.6 sport with 18k, how much would you give?
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Jed D
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quote: Originally posted by MACKA
18k
18k? really?
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MACKA
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quote: Originally posted by JedDy
quote: Originally posted by MACKA
18k
18k? really?
Yep, it's mint! Try and find one with less milage.
I've only just bought it but I would consider selling for the right price.
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jacko198
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http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=598676
Buy it!
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Crana
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Hasn't he had nothing but problems with that?
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rocksta
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My 1.4 sport only has 31k Low milage sports are there... just kept in the old peoples garages and drives
Get the 1.6 though more gains only reason i didnt was because the insurance price
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