mark_gsi
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Im looking at getting a new car very soon. My choices are between, Astra GSI turbo or Mk3 ibiza cupra.
The thing that draws me to the astra is looks, but the ibiza's are a bit cheaper. Whats the pro's and con's with each car. Which engine would suit better to the likes of a remap and a few other bits done?
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jacko198
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Personally the astra, only because i prefer how they look, and thats it!
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mark_gsi
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yea thats the reason i prefer the gsi, cos of the looks.but i do like the Ibiza as well.
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mike56gte
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would go for the astra. better looks and nicer sound
[Edited on 30-03-2010 by mike56gte]
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mwg
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I like the Ibiza. Can you afford a Cupra-R? But they are hard to come by
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mark_gsi
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ibiza cupra R? or leon?
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mwg
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Ibiza Cupra R.
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mark_gsi
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how much do they go for? what do they have over the cupra? have a look but can't find any online.
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mwg
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180bhp as standard instead of 150 odd. I think they get different wheels and maybe a lip on the front bumper? Could be other stuff but I'm not sure what.
Not sure on price but they are rare
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Corsa_Sport21
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Brembo Brakes too.
IIRC only 150 came to the uk.
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jamesy1990
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i looked into getting a ibiza there very nice cars but turbos are prone to go and gearbox's are as soft as ma first shit
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lil_g
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Astra GSi IMO....
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mark_gsi
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yeah more people seem to like the gsi. i like them in black and blue hard choice which to get though.
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lil_g
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Get it done!
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Fro
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quote: Originally posted by jamesy1990
i looked into getting a ibiza there very nice cars but turbos are prone to go and gearbox's are as soft as ma first shit
The turbo's shouldnt be prone to going unless they are not looked after/put under too much stress.
6 speed boxes do have common probs though.
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jamesy1990
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the mk 3 ibiza cupra is a 5 speed is it not????
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