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JayT
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whats peoples opinions on the corsa b 1.2 16v compared to the 8v! i know its a bit of a stupid question but just wondered what they were like! they feel much quicker as on parkers it says it has 64 bhp compared to the 8v which has 45bhp!
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50% more power but its still no rocket ship.
Ben G
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well its better than an 8v as it has 8 more valves therefore more power.

more power = good stuff
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I have had 2 8vs and my sister has a 16v, wasnt inpressed with the 16v, mabey a bit more top end, but im sure it was worse bottom end.
Or mabeys its just me cos ive got used to 130odd bhp punto gt, lol
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I just got a new 1.2 16v after a 1.0 12v - the difference in power is noticable but not immense - bit more nippy but as said, no rocket ship.
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Its nuthing that special unfortunatly... get the 1.4 16v
mwg
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I had a 1.2 8v then got a 1.2 16v. The difference is very noticeable. 16v goes up hills without slowing down for a start Its just generally faster. Isn't what you would call fast though

Difference between the 1.2 16v and the 1.4 16v isn't alot in my experience!
AndyKent
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Thats what I thought - the 1.4 has more torque but apparently only about 5/6 mph more top end - not worth it IMO.

Much better being able to go up hills without changing down to 4th though
Linch
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I have one, quick enough for a 1.2.
Joe
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A heck of alot quicker than an 8v, and not noticeably different from the 1.4 16v. You'd definatly notice the difference if you swapped from an 8v to 16v
deano87
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I drove one for my PassPluss and I have to say I was pretty impressed, cruised on the motorway no problem.

Much better than my 12v from what I can remember.
Ben G
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that probably because a 1l 12v would be revving its tits off at 70mph on the motorway i would assume...
AndyKent
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best part of 3.5k IIRC
Steve X16XE
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At the end of the day. 1.0 or 1.2 corsa's are perfect to build up your NCD.

So when you earning more money when your older, you can get something stupid fast and insure it.
Ben G
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quote:
Originally posted by Steve X16XE
At the end of the day. 1.0 or 1.2 corsa's are perfect to build up your NCD.

So when you earning more money when your older, you can get something stupid fast and insure it.


like the vampire dragster
Steve X16XE
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Stupid..... and Fast.......

Perfect
jmdsouth
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i have drove one a couple of times was quite good not loads slower than my 1.4 16v best one to get would probably be sxi cuz they are 1.2 16v with electric windows sports seats etc not sure but did they only come in black though?
Ben G
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quote:
Originally posted by jmdsouth
i have drove one a couple of times was quite good not loads slower than my 1.4 16v best one to get would probably be sxi cuz they are 1.2 16v with electric windows sports seats etc not sure but did they only come in black though?


my sxi came in black but had no electric windows? only had electric mirrors and the seats and a heater
Steve X16XE
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Blue. Don't know the name. Looking for one for me cuz.
Joe
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SXI's don't come with electric windows, and no they come in a few colours. Black, Silver, Red, Blue. Possibly more.
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oh ok nevermind they still have a better spec than the lower models though? and black is the best colour anyways lol
Joe
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Yeah near enough same spec as a sport.
Ben G
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no point in electric windows anyway. they are just for lazy people
Steve X16XE
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And thats why i love my leccy windows.

They have the same seats as a sport.
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I've got the SXI+ - leccy windows, heated mirrors, half leather sports seats - really nice interior





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