Timbaland
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more of Gez's, Looks perfect imo.
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Cupra Steve
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i did look into these before buying my cupra but they were all way out of my price range at the time, prices really have dropped, you can get ine with 16k on the clock for 9.5k or a black one with 23k on the clock for 7.8k. i take it the black isn't to sought after.
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Mark330d
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nah its arden blue everyone wants.
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Cupra Steve
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theres a 53 plate for 8k, does have 80k on the clock though.
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Cupra Steve
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i like the silver tbh.
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Gez G
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Silver ones are lovley too but I have always wanted an Arden Blue one - took me four months to get the one I wanted!
Mine has 56k on it now but its looked after so not that bothered.
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Cupra Steve
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quote:
Originally posted by Gez G
Silver ones are lovley too but I have always wanted an Arden Blue one - took me four months to get the one I wanted!
Mine has 56k on it now but its looked after so not that bothered.
what are the engines like??? anything they suffer badly on??? Would you be put off by one with 80k on the clock??
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Timbaland
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I would watch the mileage, Turbo might be tired.
You've chose your next car in the last 5 minutes Steve....lol
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Gez G
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Favourite silver GSi
Getting my wheels done like this!
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Gez G
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quote:
Originally posted by Timbaland
I would watch the mileage, Turbo might be tired.
You've chose your next car in the last 5 minutes Steve....lol
Yeah turbo is probably going to chuck it around the 60k mark!
Strangely enough, a VXR turbo is cheaper than a standard GSi unit, I know what I will be buying 
Engines suffer from AFM failure a lot, I have went through two in a year, but thats a typical Vauxhall Ecotec problem.
Depends how it has been looked after over that 80k tbh....... I ALWAYS let mine warm up and cool down, oil changes every 5k etc.
If the 80k is mostly motorway miles - as the first 40k of my car was, I wouldnt be put off.
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Mark330d
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that silver one is stunning:O that the colour your wanting your wheels gez?
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Gez G
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Yeah it sure is. That one is about 20mm lower than mine - on FK coilovers, thats how I want mine sitting.
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Mark330d
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As i said before its never going in your driveway if you lower it more.
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Fad
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quote:
Originally posted by Cupra Steve
i did look into these before buying my cupra but they were all way out of my price range at the time, prices really have dropped, you can get ine with 16k on the clock for 9.5k or a black one with 23k on the clock for 7.8k. i take it the black isn't to sought after.
Blacks the most sought after colour closley followed by Red as they are rare as hens teeth. Arden blue is just too common. The only reason I got an Arden one was I knew the car was fairly straight and knew its history which is important when buying one as there are many phoneys around.
Overall its a great car practical and nice to drive. It can be quite thirsty if only used for short round town journeys and when you give it some yeee haaa. On the motorway the fuel consumption is great cant fault it.
So far running costs have been minimal and its been a good buy...however with it being Vauxhall its not the most inspiring chassis so if your looking for a car to throw around look elsewhere.
Also due to the strong residuals of the VXR Astras at the moment this has had a knock on effect on GSi's so they seem to be holding their values quite well 
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Rachel H
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quote:
Originally posted by Cupra Steve
i did look into these before buying my cupra
Well well well well well, that is a suprise.
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Andy GSi
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a few pics of mine
A few from when my mates had the same car:
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Dean B
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quote:
Originally posted by Gez G
Favourite silver GSi
Getting my wheels done like this!
 That is nice!
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Kerry
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How many gsi were made?
I know only 500 sri t's were made
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Wrighty
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i want one 
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JayCarr
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My Brother used to have an Arden blue one. Was a 53 reg, 21k with fvsh. Got stolen off of our drive way though
Such nice cars, really comfy. Wouldn't mind one after the Corsa. That silver one is awesome 
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Cupra Steve
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quote:
Originally posted by Rachel H
quote:
Originally posted by Cupra Steve
i did look into these before buying my cupra
Well well well well well, that is a suprise.
why??
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Cupra Steve
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Originally posted by Timbaland
You've chose your next car in the last 5 minutes Steve....lol
Not really, they're sexy cars but it will be a while till i could put £4k + on top of my cars value to buy a new car!!!!!
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Jambo
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quote:
Originally posted by Kerry
How many gsi were made?
I know only 500 sri t's were made
Only 16 GSi's made in red
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Cupra Steve
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quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
quote:
Originally posted by Kerry
How many gsi were made?
I know only 500 sri t's were made
Only 16 GSi's made in red
They'll be worth loads one day!!!! If the blacks are just as rare then there are a few bargains on autotrader!!!
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Andy GSi
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These figures were taken from Astrasport, and they had written confirmation that these figures are correct:
they said red 16
then silver 161
then black 166
then blue 317
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