thegsi
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looking to sell my GSI  depending on how much i get for it i thinking of what to get after. either 106gti or an astra gsi. what do people recommend? bare in mind my budget is around 2k any opinion welcome.
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Steve
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Registered: 30th Mar 02
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106 but i do like the astras
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thegsi
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quote:
Originally posted by Steve
106 but i do like the astras
was hoping for ur advice on the matter actually mate. i wouldn't get a half decent 106 for 2k would i? im think its going to have to be an oldish one. R or S i reckon. how do u rate them?
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Steve
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i like them, good drivers cars, and stay fun to drive for a long while.
you'l pay 2-2.5kish for one
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wilson_sri
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Cant really comment on the 106 as iv never had one.
But astra GSI are cracking cars, iv owned both a phase 1 and phase 2. Id personally go for another phase2 if i was to get another, as the bodywork holds up a lot better as it actually got protected well unlike the phase 1, and also the phase 2 looks much better with the irmscher kit!
Redtop engine is obviously the better engine out the two compared to the with the phase 2 gsi running a x20xe ecotec engine.
But a engine swap is simple, everything is the same, mounts, shafts, hubs etc. So its to a hard task to put the redtop in, or even a c20let if you are feeling brave.
Pic of my old phase 2
[Edited on 04-09-2007 by wilson_sri]
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K2 GTi
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Yeah get a 106 GTi. I got one and love it. 
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gavin18787
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Just test drive one a bit first, Alot more fun and a bit quicker then my gsi but the driving position was awful imo didnt think i could live with it and kept with corsa's
Drives supercharged Tec with torque 
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thegsi
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cheers wilson for ur opinion. great help. and cheers to anyone else too 
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Eck
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What are you looking for from the car mate? The 106 will be a better handling car that you can launch about better, but will be more uncomfortable. I personally would rather live with less refinement and go for the GTi 
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thegsi
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quote:
Originally posted by Eckmcmann
What are you looking for from the car mate? The 106 will be a better handling car that you can launch about better, but will be more uncomfortable. I personally would rather live with less refinement and go for the GTi
just generally a fun, exciting car. I have always been a fan of vauxhall's and love the astra's but i dont c the harm in trying something new which is why i fancy a GTI. do like vts's too but a little out of my budget and a little too common for my liking too. regarding the comfort, my corsa is lowered 60mm front and 90mm rear so im used to the uncomfortable ride!
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Kathryn W
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I seen many many more GTi's than VTs's
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thegsi
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quote:
Originally posted by Kathryn W
I seen many many more GTi's than VTs's
i havent
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K2 GTi
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quote:
Originally posted by thegsi
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Originally posted by Kathryn W
I seen many many more GTi's than VTs's
i havent
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K2 GTi
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quote:
Originally posted by thegsi
quote:
Originally posted by Eckmcmann
What are you looking for from the car mate? The 106 will be a better handling car that you can launch about better, but will be more uncomfortable. I personally would rather live with less refinement and go for the GTi
just generally a fun, exciting car. I have always been a fan of vauxhall's and love the astra's but i dont c the harm in trying something new which is why i fancy a GTI. do like vts's too but a little out of my budget and a little too common for my liking too. regarding the comfort, my corsa is lowered 60mm front and 90mm rear so im used to the uncomfortable ride!
how are the vts's out of your budget? they're cheaper
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Eck
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quote:
Originally posted by K2 GTi
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Originally posted by thegsi
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Originally posted by Kathryn W
I seen many many more GTi's than VTs's
i havent
Ditto. Guess it all depends on the area. Tbh you could buy one, and not like it, and just sell it on again S'all a learning curve my friend
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thegsi
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quote:
Originally posted by K2 GTi
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Originally posted by thegsi
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Originally posted by Eckmcmann
What are you looking for from the car mate? The 106 will be a better handling car that you can launch about better, but will be more uncomfortable. I personally would rather live with less refinement and go for the GTi
just generally a fun, exciting car. I have always been a fan of vauxhall's and love the astra's but i dont c the harm in trying something new which is why i fancy a GTI. do like vts's too but a little out of my budget and a little too common for my liking too. regarding the comfort, my corsa is lowered 60mm front and 90mm rear so im used to the uncomfortable ride!
i want the face lift one
how are the vts's out of your budget? they're cheaper
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Nic Barnes
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make corsa go quicker instead?
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cesil
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keep the gsi mate
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Kiddy_Corsa
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LET GSi 
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