Chris C
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Registered: 2nd Jan 05
Location: Hemel Hempstead
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Because the red one I wanted was in Taunton and the black one was only reading lol. Lazy really because I set out to get a red one 
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harrisp
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Registered: 15th Dec 07
Location: Derbyshire
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
20 years old, that might be why.
my focus was 2.2k when i was 20 
I can understand the focus though, its worth a lot more probably not much slower, more desirable to steal? I could insure it for less than that but that was just on a comparison site.
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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FFS Colin, im looking at E36 M3s now.
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Gez G
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Registered: 12th May 04
Location: Glasgow
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I paid £1200 for a 1.8 coupe for my girlfriend, its been fantastic - passed MOT first time etc.
Agree big time about the suspension, I fitted a full Eibach kit (shocks and springs) and its a revalation along with the 308mm turbo brakes, although I find the 1.8 needs revved to go anywhere, not particularly quick and not great on fuel. Still she is happy though.
I have noticed the prices do vary wildly though.
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harrisp
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Registered: 15th Dec 07
Location: Derbyshire
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How bad are the turbos on petrol? 35mpg possible? looking at a new job and if I need to drive there my 25mpg at best Im getting from my 4x4 isnt any good really (and its noisy and slow on road).
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Corsa_Sport21
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Registered: 13th Apr 08
Location: Leven, Fife. Drives : 205 GTi
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Be lucky to get 35mpg out of a coupe turbo tbh.Even driving at a dead granny's pace.
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harrisp
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Registered: 15th Dec 07
Location: Derbyshire
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Im barely getting 25mpg at the moment and thats doing 60 on motorways etc. What is achievable from them?
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Corsa_Sport21
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Registered: 13th Apr 08
Location: Leven, Fife. Drives : 205 GTi
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Im just going by what i get in my 2.2 hatch.
IIRC,the Mk4 Gsi is quite gutsy no matter how you drive it.And with the coupe being heavier,its gonna be a bit more thirsty.
Around town,i'm getting 29-30mpg,and on a run probably about 35-38mpg tops and thats just normal driving,taking it easy most of the time.
I reckon you would be struggling to get those figures from a coupe turbo.
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Gez G
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Registered: 12th May 04
Location: Glasgow
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My Gsi wasn't bad on fuel for what it was but it wouldn't have averaged 35 mpg.
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Chris C
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Registered: 2nd Jan 05
Location: Hemel Hempstead
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My vxr averages 26.5mpg and that 90% town driving.
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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I doubt it will be economical but it will be fucking blue motion compared to the Jeep  
Seen a good vid of one lowered on some foreign rims with Vmax235 software. Goes alright. 14.8 1/4mile.
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Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
Location: Liverpool
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My Z20LER has averaged 24 while the 20k I've had the car.
Motorway at 50 returned 40.
They're not terrible, but not great either.
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Buzz
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Registered: 8th Dec 99
Location: York
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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I'm favouring silver.
All the turbos on AT have cloth seats though
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NovaGTE2
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Registered: 26th Sep 06
Location: Peasedown St John, Bristol Avon
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Just found these two turbo's which look nice on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2002-ASTRA-COUPE-VXR-TURBO-CONVERTIBLE-NO-SWAP-PX-/180674752429?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2a110defad
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2004-VAUXHALL-ASTRA-convertible-TURBO-BLACK-cabriolet-/320708748458?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4aabbb24aa
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NovaGTE2
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Registered: 26th Sep 06
Location: Peasedown St John, Bristol Avon
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Or this one for you Jambo
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-M3-3-2-EVOLUTION-CONVERTIBLE-EVO-ESTORIL-BLUE-1997-/290573036489?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item43a780abc9
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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FFs you lot. You'll only get Fad in here in a minute
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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I saw the blue one on PH. Looks great
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Chris C
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Registered: 2nd Jan 05
Location: Hemel Hempstead
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If your getting a coupe make sure it's one with a decent interior, that's what makes them a bit more special than the hatches IMO
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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£4500 will get you a mint tubby. Nice black one on autotrader same combo as my M3
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Fad
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Registered: 1st Feb 01
Location: Dartford Kent Drives: 330cd
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quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
FFs you lot. You'll only get Fad in here in a minute
ahem...
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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Your powers of temptation fail. Those wheels are far to scene.
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Jakey
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Registered: 4th Jun 07
Location: Sandbach
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My z20let is awful tbh. 24 to the gallon average. 30-35 in town.
Trading in for a 1.9cdti astra next month.
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Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
Location: Liverpool
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quote:
Originally posted by NovaGTE2
Just found these two turbo's which look nice on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2002-ASTRA-COUPE-VXR-TURBO-CONVERTIBLE-NO-SWAP-PX-/180674752429?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2a110defad
Full leather, xenons, climate, colour nav. Blimey.
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Mieran
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Registered: 28th Jan 08
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
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Whats the crack with these 2.2 engines then? Whats so bad about them?
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