Mark Petty
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Registered: 26th Jul 01
Location: Bournemouth Drives: Suzuki gsf600
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Originally posted by corsa5dr
Make sure its a 172 cup not just a normal 172, more expensive but worth it!
When I was looking I found the cups cheaper. Mainly because you don't get things like air con plus etc...
I didn't go for the cup because I wanted the luxury of air con, cd changer etc.
I paid 6k for mine that was about 7 months ago. It had 29k on the clock and frsh, it was a 2001 reg.
Be warned the 36k service is fairly expensive and if its 4-5 years old it will need cambelt change. It will cost about £700 for both at renault because the cambelt is a bitch to do. They actually have to lift the engine out slightly to change it, as well as take most of the front of the car apart  it was scary to watch.
Other than that I have had only one problem and that was needing new spark plugs and leads.
You will get about 32mpg (which is good for a 2l), they handle great and are pretty quick.
I am very pleased with my choice, I wouldn't mind the 182 as I like the twin exhaust but overall I happy. 
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Stu
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Registered: 3rd May 00
Location: Madchester UK Drives: 2014 BMW M135i
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DC5 Integra Type R. Get for less than £12k!!
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bradfincham
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Registered: 20th Sep 02
Location: East Of England Drives: Clio 172
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yeh this has just had the 36k mile service done, and il wait till easter then get the cambelt done but by bb tuning as there just up the road!
Glad your happy with yours mark!
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corsa5dr
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Registered: 12th Jan 03
Location: Bath/Bristol - Evo 4 GSR
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DC5 is spunkworthy, look amazing. But slower than the DC2 
Insurance is a bit crazy too as they are imports
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Stu
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Registered: 3rd May 00
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Are they not as quick as the DC2?
Id even consider a DC2!
Oh........and what I usually say. Nissan 200sx S14a or even an S15 depending on money/ins.
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BYRON
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Registered: 1st Jun 04
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Originally posted by bradfincham
nope, i dont want the debt of an astra!
I can get an immaculate 172 thats faster than the astra for 1k less!
I just need to build up my no claims, as end of 2006 start of 2007 i aim to get myself a astra vxr
The 172 build quality is shoot, and to bo honest, there wouldnt be much in a 172 and an ACT. Just keep looking until you find the astra you want.
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corsa5dr
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Registered: 12th Jan 03
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quote:
Originally posted by Stu
Are they not as quick as the DC2?
Id even consider a DC2!
Oh........and what I usually say. Nissan 200sx S14a or even an S15 depending on money/ins.
Na DC2 is slightly quicker even tho it has less power as the DC5 is heavier, altho the DC5 is better over 100 I would imagine
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Tom
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Registered: 3rd Apr 02
Location: Wirral, Merseyside
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dc5 is probably slightly more refined so slightly worse imo love them both really tho
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bradfincham
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Registered: 20th Sep 02
Location: East Of England Drives: Clio 172
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I cant afford Jap stuff at 20 with 0 ncbs!!
I need a car thats cheap to run for my last 2.5 years at uni but still fun to drive!
Its a fact that im not going to find an astra for 6.5k - without getting myself into debt which i cant afford to do!
I think the clio will be a good replacement for the corsa for now, and then when i can afford an astra coupe turbo or wait till the vxr then i shall move on.
I love my vauxhalls yes, but the simple fact is i cant afford what i want and wont put myself into debt just for that!
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Ally
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Registered: 2nd Jul 03
Location: Pontypool Drives: a Skoda
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Astra, very sexy
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Teddy
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Registered: 19th Jul 04
Location: Northampton Drives: VW Bora 1.9TDi pd130
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Veccy ST200 
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JKGSI
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Registered: 5th Jul 02
Location: Mansfield, Notts. Ibiza Cupra-R 180bhp
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Seat Ibiza Cupra-R if you can find one, this is my bro's. He paid £6900 for it about 6 months ago, had the bumper and bonnet re-sprayed and the 17s so spent about a grand and its really mint now.
180bhp standard, brembos, half leather, etc etc
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3CorsaMeal
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thats a beaut JK
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mwg
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Registered: 19th Feb 04
Location: South Lakes
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Thats really nice. Just not keen on the back end of them 
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NovaGTE
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Registered: 16th Dec 02
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http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=256651
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mwg
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Registered: 19th Feb 04
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quote:
Originally posted by NovaGTE
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=256651
Good find that! Good price too
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deanmcreynolds26
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Registered: 15th Sep 03
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http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=256651&pid=3294885#pid3294885
haha already up
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bradfincham
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Registered: 20th Sep 02
Location: East Of England Drives: Clio 172
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Patrick though
I bought a clio 172 today
18 months old, 40k miles, frsh, 6k
is mint and id say faster than the corsa, handles soo bloody well and great fun to drive. and i must say i think im happier with the clio as no debt, and more what i need rather than a huge astra! where the z20let has its tuning and reliability worries!
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kiddy-sean
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1.4 8v
[Edited on 07-01-2006 by kiddy-sean]
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antscorsa
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Registered: 11th Aug 02
Location: london
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brad how the hell u afford these nice cars at uni, im jealous?
pics of clio, sounds v.nice.
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bradfincham
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Registered: 20th Sep 02
Location: East Of England Drives: Clio 172
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quote:
Originally posted by antscorsa
brad how the hell u afford these nice cars at uni, im jealous?
pics of clio, sounds v.nice.
i work 18 hours a day 7 days a week on the farm from july - end of sept
that pays for uni, and nice cars!
Plus the clio was only a bit more than what i sold the corsa for!!
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whitter45
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Registered: 15th Nov 02
Location: Norton
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non I would have an S3 or TT
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whitter45
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quote:
Originally posted by bradfincham
Patrick though
I bought a clio 172 today
18 months old, 40k miles, frsh, 6k
is mint and id say faster than the corsa, handles soo bloody well and great fun to drive. and i must say i think im happier with the clio as no debt, and more what i need rather than a huge astra! where the z20let has its tuning and reliability worries!
They lose some value those little french boxes
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bradfincham
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Registered: 20th Sep 02
Location: East Of England Drives: Clio 172
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they do, but this ones lost it all now, theres some on auto trader the same price that are 3 years older with more miles!
Im extremely happy with it
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whitter45
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Registered: 15th Nov 02
Location: Norton
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Good man - I wasn't being funny I was just suprised at how cheap you got it
Enjoy it
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