Steve
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it wasnt incorrect spelling it was incorrect context
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Marc
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Spelt correctly, incorrectly used 
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Ojc
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Registered: 14th Nov 00
Location: Reading: Drives : Clio 197
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quote:
Originally posted by Steve
TBF i like the mk4 astra GSIs, but the leon is all round far better, better built, faster, better brakes etc etc
Better built? Doubtful.
Faster? Probably nothing in it on the road and top end Astra IS faster.
Better brakes? What do you base this in?
Looks? I like the look of both, being a Vauxhall I would go for the GSi.
Realibility? Vauxhall, anything VAG will break in my experience and will be expensive to fix.
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Marc
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Does the Astra have Brembos??
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jr
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Better built? Leon is better built
Faster? Dont know
Better brakes? They are shiny and red brembo's on looks yes 
Looks? I like the look of both,
Realibility? hmm Difficult one, they both break, but when the VAG's break, there is alot more fuss made out of recalls and issues like MAF'S etc
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Steve
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Registered: 30th Mar 02
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seats are surprisingly cheap to fix, cheaper than vw/audi, skoda is the cheapest. I find seat cheaper than, vaux.
The brake comment was because they have the brembo setup which is very good.
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Marc
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Both manufacturers claim a top speed of 150mph
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Arnie
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Registered: 24th Sep 02
Location: Maidstone, Kent Drives: Seat Leon Cupra R
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I would say go for a black LCR but then I am biased 
I've never driven an Astra GSi so can't make comparisons on the two but can highly recommend the LCR. I would say at the moment, for £9k you'd get a decent 210 version but come next July they should go down a bit.
I've read though, if you're planning on getting it remapped both the 210 and 225 versions remap to the same which is about 265 - 280bhp. To get the LCR Revo'd would cost you £586 but there are other companies to consider, I'm looking at JabbaSport at the moment.
Corb - you have u2u.
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Andy GSi
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Location: Shropshire, Drives 2.0l 16v Corsa
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i had this choice when i bought my GSi. I test drove both of these cars, and i fell in love with the astra i found, as it had all the extras, i.e full leather xeon lights etc etc.
Also the Seat has 5 doors, and the back looks horrible IMO. its all down to personal choice in the end. I think the GSi is so much more nicer looking car.
a good excuse to post pic of the GSi
[Edited on 25-10-2006 by Andy GSi]
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Ojc
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I forgot about the Brembos, what size are they? Front and rear, gonna check Astra size.
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Ojc
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quote:
Originally posted by Andy GSi
i had this choice when i bought my GSi. I test drove both of these cars, and i fell in love with the astra i found, as it had all the extras, i.e full leather xeon lights etc etc.
Also the Seat has 5 doors, and the back looks horrible IMO. its all down to personal choice in the end. I think the GSi is so much more nicer looking car.
Your a lovely lad.
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Steve
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there a lot of biasism going on only comment i would take on board is jr's as its impartial
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jr
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Marc
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I'm not biased
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corb
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Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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I'm impartial, buy a Cupra R. U2U me for info on a absolute cracker for only £13295
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Ojc
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quote:
Originally posted by corb
I'm impartial, buy a Cupra R. U2U me for info on a absolute cracker for only £13295
I reckon your a excellent car salesman, you have the eyes.
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Arnie
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Registered: 24th Sep 02
Location: Maidstone, Kent Drives: Seat Leon Cupra R
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He is Ojc, he made me buy my car from him!
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corb
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Registered: 24th Apr 02
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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These eyes?
Still think you should chop yours in for that silver one we've got with the leather/alcantara mate!
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corb
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Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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THIS CAR (CLICKY)
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Arnie
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Location: Maidstone, Kent Drives: Seat Leon Cupra R
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Nope, I like my Recaros the way they are
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gavin18787
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its a very tough choice as i personally love both. I think i would have to sway to the cupra for the better spec and that its VAG. Although there is something about the GSI, cant put my fingure on it though.
Although if you get a cupra it has to be black or an astra silver or blue
Drives supercharged Tec with torque  
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c4r5aj4m1e
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Red cupra r's are lovely aswell
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Tom
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Prefer shape of the astra but leon looks newer now.
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Rob H
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Registered: 28th Oct 00
Location: Staffordshire Drives: Astra SRi
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Always thought the Leons were a little bland 
Interior looks cack too IMO. Well built or not, still looks dull for a 200+ BHP hot hatch
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whitter45
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Registered: 15th Nov 02
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s3 all the way
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