Gary
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Been trying to decide what motor i want next which is proving to be a difficult decision.
Its been between either;
A) A hatch/estate derv workhorse
B) Something sporty
Insurance is a PITA ass for the sports but i remembered Warrens 1900CDTi C thread which got me thinking, but my main issue is do i really want to be driving a corsa at 26?
Thoughts?
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fazza
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I thought you were older than 26 tbh
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Gary
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Thanks for the input  
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Hammer
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I drive the missus' C sometimes, don't see the issue?
Was the best car I owned.
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Gary
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Just think i might feel a bit silly driving about in it.
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Whittie
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End of the day you've had some decent cars, so not as if you're buying one at 17 and keeping it till 26. It's probably only something you'll have no more than 12 months anyway. Why don't you get another Vectra? Workhorsey, dead cheap now and run forever.
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Gary
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Like the idea of a rapid derv C. Cheap insurance and fuel. Will hold its value pretty well.
And its not a fucking van 
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Ian
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Does tick a few boxes.
Not sure I'd bother doing the 1900 conversion, you'd be in for 6 grand and that is something nicer.
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Gary
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1700 isnt powerful enough though. If i were to drive a corsa again it would have to be quick.
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Ian
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The 17s aren't that shy.
I know what you're saying but it doubles the price of the car.
I'd be buying a salvage Vegga and doing it myself for 500 quid if you really want one.
In fact if you had a good 17 to sell you might even do it for free.
[Edited on 22-08-2012 by Ian]
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Gary
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Doing the work wouldn't be an issue (apart from wiring)
Salvage dont seem to be much below the 800 mark though. although the money could be made back by breaking, but i dont have the time or space to do that.
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James
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The C is my favourite Corsa I think. A few Irmscher bits and they look really smart.
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Gary
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Could you drive one now after having bigger and better things?
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Balling
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Not even two weeks past my last C and I just turned 28. Had it for 5 years and never felt like I outgrew it.
Wouldn't exactly call it sporty though...
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James
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quote:
Originally posted by Gary
Could you drive one now after having bigger and better things?
I wouldn't feel silly driving one, but I wouldn't choose to drive one.
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Hammer
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quote:
Originally posted by Gary
Could you drive one now after having bigger and better things?
I'd go from a 300 brake RWD car to a 1.7 Corsa C tomorrow.
I'm not a 'car enthusiast' though.
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Gary
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quote:
Originally posted by Balling
Wouldn't exactly call it sporty though...
It would be quick with a 1900cdti in it though.
I think i'm clutching at straws tbh. Dont want to settle for a 100hp derv mondeo but i cant have a 2door sportscar either
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James
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Get a C and put a Z20LET in it IMO.
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Gary
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Rather have the derv Cheaper on fuel, cheaper on insurance etc
Waiting for Warren to get back to me re the conversion so why he says may sway my decision one way or another
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LeeM
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just sold my sri, loved that car and im 25
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Gary
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quote:
Originally posted by LeeM
just sold my sri, loved that car and im 25
Students can get away with driving anything though, when i was a student ai had a 5 door purple 1700 derv B with an arch missing and a 1500td red nova with white wheels and bumpers
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LeeM
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it was still a great car. you can get away with them because they can blend in pretty well you see people of all ages driving them, if its not chavved up its fine
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Gareth T
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I own a corsa C and have no issues driving it. low running costs/insurance and naff all fuel to run it.
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Chris x
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quote:
Originally posted by Gary
but my main issue is do i really want to be driving a corsa at 26?
Thoughts?
No.
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zac753
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im 21 in a few weeks and want out of the corsa i had a 1.2 sxi now in a 1.8 sri and i really feel like its time to move on from them, as all you see around here is 17 year olds in there 1.2 corsa with there wolfrace wheels and loud exhausts.
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