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Steve
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ojc your fooling noone
SetH
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PMSL pikey pete @ jamie H
Dr Pepper
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VXR V 197 CUP(R27) V COOPER S

I owned a cooper s for 3 years, my mate has a vxr which I have driven back from scotland recently and I own a 197 f1.

My advice..... The clio cup or R27 is the best car imo.

I wouldnt even consider getting another mini -- the brakes, tyres, exhaust and seats are just not good enough for me to even consider buying another- The build quality is a myth as well- they are no better than the clio or corsa.

The corsa is a nice car and definately feels quicker in a straight line than the clio but I wouldnt buy one -- Im not keen on the driving position and it felt really dodgy round the twisty stuff after driving the clio.

The clio imo has the best handling, the best brakes, the best seats and imo the best looks. Dont buy a standard 197 - buy the R27 or the cup. The R27 can still be had for under 15k with no extras needed.

The ride quality on the clio is better than the corsa. People talk alot about the clios gearboix being crap on the motorway-- I have done a fair few motorway miles since I have had the car and to be honest it really isnt a problem- It makes a bit more noise than the mini used to but it is nothing major.
Jamie H
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hi i feel obviously that you never tried the VXR to its potential its not "dodgy" as you say around the "twisty stuff" its as you say six or 2 threes as the way you look at it

people seem to forget 225ps can be achieved with the corsa with a remapd ecu
Dr Pepper
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quote:
Originally posted by Jamie H
Clio 197 ride is harsher than VXR


not true - I wouldnt describe either of them as harsh


[Edited on 28-11-2007 by Dr Pepper]
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quote:
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Clio 197 gearbox is terrible for motorway driving


Its not terrible - I admit its the one part of the car they got wrong but its not a problem to live with it.
Jamie H
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quote:
Originally posted by Dr Pepper
quote:
Originally posted by Jamie H
Clio 197 ride is harsher than VXR


not true - I wouldnt describe either of them as harsh


[Edited on 28-11-2007 by Dr Pepper]


no sorry my friend it came out wrong way they are both wonderful cars but as the lord has said its easier to tune the corsa VXR
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the only lord here is ojc pretending to be Jamie H
Dr Pepper
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quote:
Originally posted by Jamie H
hi i feel obviously that you never tried the VXR to its potential its not "dodgy" as you say around the "twisty stuff" its as you say six or 2 threes as the way you look at it

people seem to forget 225ps can be achieved with the corsa with a remapd ecu


Sorry- Dodgy probably wasnt the right word...... Its a good car and as I said to you by u2u - it would of been my choice after the r27.

I have got to say though that the clio just feels much more assured round bends, and the brakes are a hell of a lot better on the clio.

There both good cars though and I do except the power and tuning ability of the corsa is a big bonus

[Edited on 28-11-2007 by Dr Pepper]
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the only lord here is ojc pretending to be Jamie H


today is just another day and today you again prove that you are mistaken me for "ojc"?
Steve
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corsa vxr with 225ps will understeer all over the place, its already bad for it with <200bhp
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CorsaGodfather,

Is it the VXR in the vauxhall garage on Port Glasgow Rd, Arden blue?

Was in looking at that on sunday, interior is lush

Get it bought!
Dr Pepper
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It really depends what you are looking for - I was dissapointed with my mini that so many parts needed to be upgraded fopr me to enjoy to its full potential.

When I was deciding on my car this time I wanted something between 15-17k which I didnt need to change anything major on. The clio just ticked all the boxes for me- The main things I was looking for was handling, brakes, wheels, seats and exhaust as these were all the things that dissapointed me on the mini-- The clio was the only car I could find that I couldnt find much wrong with- There is nothing on the car that I realy need to change or spend more money on.

And you can get one for 14k
Jamie H
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quote:
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corsa vxr with 225ps will understeer all over the place, its already bad for it with <200bhp


i take it you have driven one to come up with that accusation, i leave now before i get angry with a man that drives a skoda hahahahhahah
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quote:
Originally posted by Jamie H
quote:
Originally posted by Steve
corsa vxr with 225ps will understeer all over the place, its already bad for it with <200bhp


i take it you have driven one to come up with that accusation, i leave now before i get angry with a man that drives a skoda hahahahhahah


PMSL OJC you fell for that one hook line and sinker
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quote:
Originally posted by Steve
quote:
Originally posted by Jamie H
quote:
Originally posted by Steve
corsa vxr with 225ps will understeer all over the place, its already bad for it with <200bhp


i take it you have driven one to come up with that accusation, i leave now before i get angry with a man that drives a skoda hahahahhahah


PMSL OJC you fell for that one hook line and sinker


oookkkaayyy :boggles:
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Dr pepper has convinced me the clio out of those 3

I saw a nice shiny red corsa VXR last week and started remembering clarksons comments on it driving through halfords and picking up every stick on part. Then did i spot the cap sporting ned who was more busying looking around to see who was noticing his bling bling ned wagon instead of concentrating on the road.
Jamie H
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mr clarson opinion is poor of most.
SetH
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ojc i miss your informative posts about the third reich
Jamie H
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yawn this is quiet serious now
Steve
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corsa vxr performance = yawn
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Skoda 5 door diesel performance system = Yawn.

Kids on the way, dogs in the boot. Very young and sporty. Not old man in any way at all.
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Daimo do you concur on our analysis?
Jamie H
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quote:
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Skoda 5 door diesel performance system = Yawn.

Kids on the way, dogs in the boot. Very young and sporty. Not old man in any way at all.


tell them :thumbsup:
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quote:
Originally posted by Jamie H
quote:
Originally posted by VXR
Skoda 5 door diesel performance system = Yawn.

Kids on the way, dogs in the boot. Very young and sporty. Not old man in any way at all.


tell them :thumbsup:


when do you get yours? i understand you rang the garage yesterday and its there, with 'Sold to Mr Crowe on it'

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