Phil321
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At last back on track  Best issue in ages.
Loads of hot hatches covered.
Clio 182 vs BMW M6 
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Phil321
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Astra VXR, Golf GTI (looking good in white), Focus ST, Megane etc.
Wish I could read the rest of it now 
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_Allan_
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How do they rate the Focus ST?...
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Phil321
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Not read that one yet.
Astra VXR fails to perform again.
Gets 3.5 stars against the Megane with 4.5 and the Golf with 5.
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Ditch
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why does the VXR fail to perform again?
you basing that on the top gear review?
[Edited on 02-08-2005 by Ditch]
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Phil321
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No, as the title suggests, its what EVO says. I haven't driven one.
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_Allan_
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OoOo so many coming out. I fancy a change from the corsa 1.8 next year and so far the VXR, Megane, Focus ST, Golf, New Civic Type-R and Leon Cupra R are all on the list. Well maybe cept for the Megane cos I'll never own a Renualt ever again....anyway I'd like to try them all and a little bit more info on each is always useful.
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Robbo
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GTI wins again 
Phil they look excellent in white, I was tempted but the resale is affected and I havent seen one
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mk4_astra
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quote:
Originally posted by Phil321
Clio 182 vs BMW M6
thats a bit unfair on the clio
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Phil321
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quote:
Originally posted by Robbo
GTI wins again
Phil they look excellent in white, I was tempted but the resale is affected and I havent seen one
I know what you mean. Its the first car I've ever liked in white. Get one, worry about resale 2yrs down the line
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Phil321
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quote:
Originally posted by mk4_astra
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Originally posted by Phil321
Clio 182 vs BMW M6
thats a bit unfair on the clio
M6 couldn't shake it off on a twisty road
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Tom
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That's hardly suprising but then again they are the 2 closest cars in every way
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Robbo
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quote:
Originally posted by Phil321
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Originally posted by Robbo
GTI wins again
Phil they look excellent in white, I was tempted but the resale is affected and I havent seen one
I know what you mean. Its the first car I've ever liked in white. Get one, worry about resale 2yrs down the line
Im too scraed lol
Saw a black one with 18s in the flesh at the stealers the other day an my mind was made up once an for all 
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Ojc
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Motoring press are putting the Vaux down at every opportunity, why do they have something against it?
Review I read in a mag in Asda lastnight said it was better than the Megane and Golf, its down to personal preference but there is no way I would buy a French car or anything VAG after the horror stories I've heard and seen.
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Robbo
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Not really... most magazines like the VXR but just prefer the golf overall... it does the overall job much better an the difference in quality is amazing...
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Phil321
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Yes, why anyone would but the VXR over the Golf is beyond me. They should at least be priced to reflect the differences in quality.
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Cybermonkey
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http://driving.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,12929-1695441,00.html
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Cybermonkey
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quote:
Originally posted by Phil321
Yes, why anyone would but the VXR over the Golf is beyond me. They should at least be priced to reflect the differences in quality.
Because its £1000 cheaper, has no build quality issues, top quality materials are used and it is faster than the Golf.
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Cybermonkey
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oh and in some peoples opinions, it is more aesthetically pleasing to the eye and probably ears.
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Tim
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And it won't be owned by every cnut on the fookin road
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AndyCorsa
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quote:
Originally posted by Cybermonkey
oh and in some peoples opinions, it is more aesthetically pleasing to the eye and probably ears.
Yeh have to agree, VXR is better looking!
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Robbo
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quote:
Originally posted by Cybermonkey
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Originally posted by Phil321
Yes, why anyone would but the VXR over the Golf is beyond me. They should at least be priced to reflect the differences in quality.
Because its £1000 cheaper, has no build quality issues, top quality materials are used and it is faster than the Golf.
Not as good quality materials as the golf, seriously dude, u should see the interior... tip tp notch, esp with leather an sat nav 
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