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James

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7th Mar 06 at 13:17

For those that own or have owned a GSi, what are your thoughts on the whole?

My next car is between a Leon Cupra R and Astra GSi but I don't think I can justify the extra money for the LCR.

Andy GSi

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Location: Shropshire, Drives 2.0l 16v Corsa
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7th Mar 06 at 13:21

I think they are a great car for the money. Alot of extras, as some other cars dont in the same price range, i.e traction, cruise control, leather, etc etc.

they are good on fuel, averageing 30mpg.

They are very tunable.

People say the handling isnt that good, but when i drove mine its really not that bad.

LCR are very nice tho

James

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7th Mar 06 at 13:26

Andy I was just reading one of your posts when you said you were test driving a CTR, LCR and GSi. Did you ever do this?

I know I don't want a CTR but I really quite like the Leon, how much did you pay for yours if you dont mind me asking?

Cheers,

James

Andy GSi

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7th Mar 06 at 13:50

i did test drive a CTR, GSI, Leon, and a clio 182.

the Leon, i just didnt like the exterior look to them, compared to the GSi. Really nice powerfull cars tho.

the 182 is a very great handling car, with enough power. BUT just didnt feel much faster than the corsa IMO.

i never found a LCR to test drive, really wish i did find one tho, as alot of people say how nice they are.

i paid 11k for mine mate, i know its a bit high, but got 2 years manufactures warrenty with it, had all the extras, full leather, xenon lights, cd auto-changer etc. plus got them to re-furb all alloys, sort scratches out etc, so its in great condition.

hope this helps mate.

James

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7th Mar 06 at 13:58

52 Plate Astra GSi

37,500 miles, Black. full mot, tax, Trip computer, Cruise control, Side airbags, ABS, Traction control, stability control, cd player Alarm. lovely standard car. £7,295. ono

Bargain

[Edited on 07-03-2006 by James]

BYRON

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7th Mar 06 at 14:00

quote:
Originally posted by James
52 Plate Astra GSi

37,500 miles, Black. full mot, tax, Trip computer, Cruise control, Side airbags, ABS, Traction control, stability control, cd player Alarm. lovely standard car. £7,295. ono

Bargain

[Edited on 07-03-2006 by James]

Cheap as chips is that....nice colour too

James

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7th Mar 06 at 14:01

Theres a decent looking Arden Blue GSi on A-S with 31k on the clock at £8850

BYRON

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7th Mar 06 at 14:09

rising in price now too.

Jambo

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7th Mar 06 at 14:13

Yes seems like a bargain

Paul_J

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7th Mar 06 at 14:14

LCR any day.

Ojc

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7th Mar 06 at 14:17

If your a Vauxhall enthusiast stay within the Vauxhall range, its down to personal preference at the end of the day.

Ry_B

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7th Mar 06 at 15:22

Civic Type R first choice.

LCR out of your list, then the Clio 182.

James

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7th Mar 06 at 15:55

Dont want a Clio, too small.

CTRs are far too common and potray the wrong image IMO

Ojc

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7th Mar 06 at 16:01

Correct James. Its between a LCR and GSi. You need to drive both, weigh up the prons and cons, do you want 5-doors? Do you want to stay in the Vauxhall scene? Am I gay? Do I like bum sex?

You know that kind of thing?

BYRON

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7th Mar 06 at 16:10

quote:
Originally posted by Ojc
If your a Vauxhall enthusiast stay within the Vauxhall range, its down to personal preference at the end of the day.

I suffer from being a vauxhall enthusiast.

Jambo

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7th Mar 06 at 16:20

quote:
Originally posted by BYRON

quote:
Originally posted by Ojc
If your a Vauxhall enthusiast stay within the Vauxhall range, its down to personal preference at the end of the day.

I suffer from being a vauxhall enthusiast.

PMSL

Me to

whitter45

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7th Mar 06 at 16:39

depends how much you have to spend

Why not an S3

GT4Brody

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7th Mar 06 at 17:53

I have recently bought a coupe turbo(same engine as gsi) and must say i love it, great power delivery, even in standard form, and good fuel economy too, combined 30mpg from 200bhp car is all good imo

corsa kev

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7th Mar 06 at 18:19

i have a astra gsi now,
impressd with it to be fair has cs3 on it etc so little nippir than a standard one but if you can pick one up at the rite pric they are a great car!

ALAN_MACAULAY

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7th Mar 06 at 18:36

I've got the GSi, and to be honest, looks wise I don't think the LCR is anywhere near as nice.

I haven't driven the LCR, so I can't comment on the performance, but I can say that my Astra has never disappointed as far as power is concerned.

Also, any excuse to post a picture...

Martin_C

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Registered: 27th Jun 03
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7th Mar 06 at 18:38

loved my gsi, sore seats though

ALAN_MACAULAY

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7th Mar 06 at 18:41

quote:
Originally posted by Martin_C
loved my gsi, sore seats though

I found that the seats were murder for the first couple of days when I first got mine. Spend ages adjusting them to get them comfy, but they are fine now.

antscorsa

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7th Mar 06 at 18:49

CTR is my fave but rather LCR than GSi

Fear

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7th Mar 06 at 19:04

Not driven any of the other rivals but mates got a 182 cup and that would rape me anyday, but i just didnt want french and i wanted to up size abit!

I couldnt be more happy with my GSi, its got the looks that makes heads turn but the right heads not chavs and kids people who know about cars!

the power is plenty enough for current roads but the release of extra power is so easy and relativly cheap!

The spec is great, leather, TC, air con, Cruise control, loads of airbags etc

Paul H

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7th Mar 06 at 19:09

i was going to get the Gsi then test drove the LCR and that was that as they say.LCR's are dropping in price and you can get a good one now for around 11.5 k

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