corsa-sxi
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failing that a Civic 2.2 Type S GT
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Gareth T
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What about: new shape mazda 6 / vectra C / astra cdti / new shape octavia VRS / golf gt tdi.
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taylorboosh
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vectra vxr 
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neil h
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Originally posted by CORSA NUT
Do VXR's do okay MPG on long runs??
I've had mine do an indicated 40mpg on a long motorway run, though on my daily commute (mostly A roads) it does around 26-27. So thats roughly 260ish miles to a tank, which comes in at about 57 quid give or take a lil at todays prices.
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CORSA NUT
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Neil...Thanks for that
The search has ended...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201103377433431/sort/priceasc/usedcars/model/astra/make/vauxhall/radius/1501/page/7/keywords/vxr/postcode/ch619na?logcode=p
Although i'd be happier with an Arden Blue one one 19's  obviously this one wont be around when i'm ready but the heated seats are a big plus point
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CORSA NUT
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quote:
Originally posted by corsa-sxi
failing that a Civic 2.2 Type S GT
Always hated the new shape Civic! Blahh
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CORSA NUT
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Originally posted by Gareth T
What about: new shape mazda 6 / vectra C / astra cdti / new shape octavia VRS / golf gt tdi.
I get to drive Mazda's all the time and the only one i'd have is the 3 MPS like Grahams, Vectra? Boring, Astra is in the running, Golf? Maybe
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colonel_g
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get an impreza, run it on aftermarket management.then to justify the mpg, fit lpg and have 2 maps, 1 for lpg and 1 for when you want some fun
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big eck
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Keep away from an astra Vxr lol.
What your looking for mate is a MK1 Leon Cupra R. Brilliant cars out the box and so practical your wife would love it. Plus it's one of the best lookin standard cars IMO.
If mpg is an issue then the Leon Cupra tdi is a corking car. My mate has one and it's stunning lookin and it goes very well once mapped.
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Corsa_Sport21
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Registered: 13th Apr 08
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Dosn't the Leon Cupra Tdi use the 150pd engine??
Arent they prone to the cam lobes wearing down and doing some damage??
The above may be wrong,but ive heard of a few,know of 1,and the guys over on Svag seem to advise people to stay away from the 150pd engine.
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BarnshaW
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impreza
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antnee
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The Mk1 Octavia VRs is alright on fuel (1.8T engine), most people get upwards of 30mpg from them
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Cole
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like someone said astra cdti 150 could of bought warrengs
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Corsa_Sport21
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Or what about a Zafira Gsi for the kid and a cheap runner for work.
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richc
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I think this is a case of 'false economy'.
I know the audi is abit juicy (nothing major in my opinion), but the out goings on another car will deffo out weight the savings on MPG.
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CORSA NUT
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100 miles to £20 not juicy? FFS my last Scooby did 90
I just want another car TBH think I might try and justify the Impreza but I do like other cars working with all sorts of cars is a pain though! You want a new one all the time!
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T21SVJ
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Octavia VRS TDI, or it still too big for the missus?
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djgritt
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Originally posted by CORSA NUT
Errrrrrr i take it you lot aint married
Looking at Focus ST's and Renaultsport Meganes  This MPG thing is getting pushed slightly to the back of the queue
RS Megane DCi a possibility?
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gez bay
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Registered: 14th Feb 08
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golf anniversary tdi? (2003 shape)
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richc
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quote:
Originally posted by CORSA NUT
100 miles to £20 not juicy? FFS my last Scooby did 90
I just want another car TBH think I might try and justify the Impreza but I do like other cars working with all sorts of cars is a pain though! You want a new one all the time!
Ive just go used to un-eco cars
I do approx 100 a week commuting and the rest at my own will. I budget for £40 just in case. I suppose its all about what your use too.
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neil h
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Originally posted by CORSA NUT
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201103377433431/sort/priceasc/usedcars/model/astra/make/vauxhall/radius/1501/page/7/keywords/vxr/postcode/ch619na?logcode=p
That's quite nice, although if you listen to the interent the gearbox has exploded atleast twice Oh and the heated seats are fantastic in the winter, especially 'cus they have 3 seperate settings.
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taylorboosh
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scooby?
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CORSA NUT
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John 
Love heated seats as the wifes micra has them! Things are never off
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neil h
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Just noticed its got the milltex exhaust from Thorney aswell, nice.
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pow
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Alfa 159 
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