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K2 GTi

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29th Aug 12 at 13:49

Opinions?

Look nice I think, cheap to buy, won't be bad on insurance.

What they like to run? MPG ? Etc?

I'm not indian btw, but I like the look and cost of them... good value for money?

Gary

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29th Aug 12 at 13:51

I'd drive one.

Sunz

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29th Aug 12 at 13:51

Decent motors, comfortable but they don't do decent mpg, hence the price.

VrsTurbo

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29th Aug 12 at 13:51

you cant afford oil let alone being able to run a Lexus.

K2 GTi

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29th Aug 12 at 13:52

quote:
Originally posted by VrsTurbo
you cant afford oil let alone being able to run a Lexus.

Do you ever shut the fuck up?

Is there any way to ban these morons from replying to your posts?

Baskey

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29th Aug 12 at 13:54

Get a sport as they are only slightly more to buy and have lower suspension and the all important diff.

K2 GTi

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29th Aug 12 at 13:54

quote:
Originally posted by Sunz
Decent motors, comfortable but they don't do decent mpg, hence the price.

That'd explain why they're so cheap then.

Nice looking motors to be honest.

Corsa_Sport21

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29th Aug 12 at 13:55

Mate has 1. I used to like them alot, but after seeing his day in day out, im really starting to think they are looking a bit dated now. Especially interior wise. His has the full cloth seats etc, but the half leather does look alot better.

Feels like it is built like a tank, is silky smooth to drive, and aside what people say, it seems to go pretty well high up the rev range once VVTi kicks in.

I would try and get a sport model with the kit and nicer wheels though.

Munchie

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29th Aug 12 at 14:13

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=641933#top

at not being Indian! Just noticed that.....

I have a IS300 and its best car ive owned (Although I havint owned many)

Looking to sell mine soon if price is right as its such a good example.

Go for a Sport or a SE at minimum.

I average 35mpg on the motorways as thats where I spend most of my time.

Mine is blue with black wheels, black sports grill and mirrors

sharpy28

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29th Aug 12 at 14:20

3 mates have got these one has had his nearly 4 years and the only thing he has had to buy is tyres and a clutch, decent cars great on the motorway

corsa_paz

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30th Aug 12 at 11:50

Ive had one for about 4 years...great solid cars

i had the Sport, which is lowered (15mm compared to SE spec), Diff, sporty pedals and Aero 18 inch Alloys

Common problems 'I' found were sticky caliper (caliper pin eroded), front suspension/bush clunk noise, CD error etc

MPG is pretty poor, esp if buying one with high mileage (no history), only option is petrol aswell

If funds are adquate, then id reccomend an IS300

Munchie

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30th Aug 12 at 11:56

Yeh I had CD error and now have front suspension clunking. did you get yours fixed Paz? I also have a noise caused by the rear brake shim plate thing which I am going to fix soon.

Mine has loads of history and is in great shape except for the problems I have mentioned above!

Bonney

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30th Aug 12 at 18:33

Great cars if a little heavy on juice. Only thing I have had to replace on mine was the water pump as it started to rattle and leak, as said go for the sport version as it comes with the full leather, limited slip diff and lowered suspension.

I do about 30 mile a day and I get about 390 miles to a tank.

corsa_paz

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30th Aug 12 at 18:41

quote:
Originally posted by Munchie
Yeh I had CD error and now have front suspension clunking. did you get yours fixed Paz? I also have a noise caused by the rear brake shim plate thing which I am going to fix soon.

Mine has loads of history and is in great shape except for the problems I have mentioned above!

I personally never had a CD error code, but it was/is a general problem with the IS
Brake shim plate was scraping against something when in motion, but pushed plate back as much as i could which stopped it

everything also just need geasing up from time to time

jonnieboy

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30th Aug 12 at 21:35

Ive had mine for around 8 years, love it to bits.

To clear afew mistakes people have said above - the Sports only have lower suspension from around 2001 and newer, the early ones (like mine) didn't. Not all sports had full leather, and the LSD did only come on Sports, but not all (there is a plate in the engine bay, and if it has the code AO2A (i think), it doesn't have an LSD, if its AO2B it does.) Aero alloys/bodykit was an option. The later Sports also came with an uprated stereo.

Fuel wise, they arent great, but ive driven worse cars - best thing to do is free up the brake sliders(common fault) and you'll see the MPG improve - i try to do mine at least once a year.

Other common faults are CD player error code and more than likely the tracking will be out causing inner tyre wear (the standard tracking settings are crap, but WIM can sort it out for you)

Rich H

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30th Aug 12 at 21:47

I've always had a soft spot for them ever since they were launched tbh.

Not really had a great deal of experience with them but have heard from plenty about MPG not being great.

Love the clocks on them and they tend to have a fair bit of kit!

Oh, lose the lexus lights on it though

Munchie

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30th Aug 12 at 22:09

I replaced my stereo with a double din pipneer with parrot built in so all is well. Can u tell me how to do the brake sliders?

Also- i have had my gearbox oil and diff oil changed, noticable dofference, especially in the diff!

WIM sorted out my geometry as well

John G

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30th Aug 12 at 22:24

Love mine to bits, Mpg isnt great but comfort, poke on the motorway, luxuries, totally out way the fuel usage for me, and in 2.5 years all iv changed is a battery

[Edited on 30-08-2012 by John G]

Bonney

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1st Sep 12 at 11:14

quote:
Originally posted by jonnieboy
Ive had mine for around 8 years, love it to bits.

To clear afew mistakes people have said above - the Sports only have lower suspension from around 2001 and newer, the early ones (like mine) didn't. Not all sports had full leather, and the LSD did only come on Sports, but not all (there is a plate in the engine bay, and if it has the code AO2A (i think), it doesn't have an LSD, if its AO2B it does.) Aero alloys/bodykit was an option. The later Sports also came with an uprated stereo.

Fuel wise, they arent great, but ive driven worse cars - best thing to do is free up the brake sliders(common fault) and you'll see the MPG improve - i try to do mine at least once a year.

Other common faults are CD player error code and more than likely the tracking will be out causing inner tyre wear (the standard tracking settings are crap, but WIM can sort it out for you)

Was going to say that, Mine is a 2005, one of the last of the older shapes before the newer is came out

Carl

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1st Sep 12 at 11:41

My mate at work has just chopped his in for a 107!

davieslim

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1st Sep 12 at 11:48

always wanted the 16v altezza version

CORSA NUT

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1st Sep 12 at 12:19

Having worked for Lexus and driven loads I have to say I never really got on with them

They look great IMO but I always thought they lacked 'Refinement' I found the engine to be very noisy and raspy sounding. As said also you'll be lucky to get more than 25 mpg around town but I did used to drive them hard.

Can't remember if I prefered the manual or auto

think they suit being an auto more.