Laney
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Registered: 6th May 03
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1.4 16v Corsa B
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Saxo VTR
I know I can afford the insurance on both, so thats not really a problem.
Can anyone tell me how they compare? As in 0-60/BHP and what not 
Oh, and what models/year did the Corsa come with the 1.4 16v? 
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Colin
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Registered: 4th Apr 02
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Saxo faster and better looking IMO, corsa better built.
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MarkM
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quote:
Originally posted by Colin J
Saxo faster and better looking IMO, corsa better built.
Agreed...if I had to choose I would go for the saxo..its positives outway the positives of the corsa...
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PaulW
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Registered: 26th Jan 03
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I'd rather drive something which is built better tho, so corsa all the way!
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MarkM
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quote:
Originally posted by Laney
1.4 16v Corsa B
OR
Saxo VTR
I know I can afford the insurance on both, so thats not really a problem.
Can anyone tell me how they compare? As in 0-60/BHP and what not
Oh, and what models/year did the Corsa come with the 1.4 16v?
1.4 - 90 BHP or there abouts
VTR - 95 or 100 BHP
1.4 been out for ages...theres 2 diff models SRI and Sport which they made for a few years...
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NeilRocks
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Registered: 20th Oct 03
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Why not a 1.6 16v Corsa? Air con, leccy windows and mirrors, 106bhp.
Surely the same group as the shite Saxo?
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Paul_J
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Registered: 6th Jun 02
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1.4 16v Corsa with a new inlet manifold (basically de-restricts the engine) should be on par or faster than a VTR.
You could pick up a 1.4 16v Corsa cheaper than the VTR, spend the £300 or whatever it is for a new less restrictive inlet manifold and sorted.
Plus imo there's more variety with modding corsa's. Easier to turn something curved square, or keep it curved - than it is to turn something thats a bit boxy these days (saxo) into a nice curved thing,
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NeilRocks
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Registered: 20th Oct 03
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Agree with above bloke
A nice Velos torque tube, good induction kit and 16v roar with decent backbox = lots of fun and about 107bhp.
Lower it 40mm on 16's and it looks quality already.
Then go out and beat a few VTR's
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Laney
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Registered: 6th May 03
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I can't get insured on a 1.6 16v Corsa.
Tbh, I was looking more towards the 1.4 16v. I can see more people getting smaller tuned engines and stripping out the interior.
Oh, and white wheels
I'm no mechanic, but I want to use this as an opportunity to learn.
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NeilRocks
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A nice 1.4 ecotec is perfect to examine for a starter. A shitty french pile of rubbish is not
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Laney
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Registered: 6th May 03
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However, I feel I shall avoid the shite Flame Red I have now.
And yes, colour is THAT important 
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Sooty
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Registered: 9th Mar 03
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VTR phase 2 anyday... handles better, looks better, quicker.... white dials, rear disc's etc, more refined IMO
shite seats though 
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