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Jakey
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Registered: 4th Jun 07
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   3rd Dec 07 at 13:43   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Due to being abused by my insurer i think im gonna look for a smaller engined car after christmas.

I currently drive an M reg SRi 16v
But thinking of going down to a 1.2 16v, nothing smaller.

Seen these on AT.
Clicky 1

Clicky 2

Deffo thinking Arden Blue or Black. Always been to favourite Corsa colours of mine.

Anybody sway my one way with pics of theres/friends Blue or Black Corsa's.

Lightly modded, just like alloys, lowered, colour coded, de-stripped/badged etc.

Cheers
pow
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Registered: 11th Sep 06
Location: Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire
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3rd Dec 07 at 13:45   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
the 1.2 16v is a good engine when it works, but its FULL of problems, plus its a downstep to what you have now.

Go for a X14XE GLS/CDX, packed with toys, sport engine but not sport insruance.
Jakey
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3rd Dec 07 at 13:49   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Fair enough, i thought being the same engine code etc. it would be the same insurance, ill put a few quotes through soon.

TBH, i wouldnt be getting a new car until January then i'd only be keeping it until August/September time, then i'll have a years experience and hopefully should get cheaper
LeeM
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3rd Dec 07 at 14:07   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
how much are you payin for insurance? i been quoted £1600 for a 1.4 sport
Jakey
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3rd Dec 07 at 14:09   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by lee_wee
how much are you payin for insurance? i been quoted £1600 for a 1.4 sport

£1500 on my mums policy
Fully Comp
0 NCB


Im still looking at about £1000 on a 1.2 but its still better than mine atm.
Carl
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3rd Dec 07 at 14:11   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
try a different car, often certain cars cost more, think corsa might be one of them as its linked to alot of crashes as it is popular with young drivers.
Jakey
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3rd Dec 07 at 14:14   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Carl
try a different car, often certain cars cost more, think corsa might be one of them as its linked to alot of crashes as it is popular with young drivers.


What like?

Don't really want a 106 or a Saxo as my mates have all got them (yes i know i own a corsa but more of my mates have got Saxo's)

Then of the top of my head im not sure what else.

Hopefully gonna have about £1500-1800 to spend in January.
dan_c4rsa
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Location: North Yorks Drives: MK3 Seat Cupra
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3rd Dec 07 at 14:15   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
my sxi was a top notch car. Was nippy for a 1.2 - i recommend them.
Jakey
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3rd Dec 07 at 14:18   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Pics?
Carl
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3rd Dec 07 at 14:20   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by CorsaSriLad
quote:
Originally posted by Carl
try a different car, often certain cars cost more, think corsa might be one of them as its linked to alot of crashes as it is popular with young drivers.


What like?

Don't really want a 106 or a Saxo as my mates have all got them (yes i know i own a corsa but more of my mates have got Saxo's)

Then of the top of my head im not sure what else.

Hopefully gonna have about £1500-1800 to spend in January.


106's and saxo's would be the same anyway, I'm not sure what, just something less obviously owned by youths, I just remember that it was no different to insure my 306 dturbo (group 5) that is was my 1.2 8v corsa(group 2 iirc) for me.
main point is its just not done on insurance groups, stats on how many are nicked, how many are crashed all come into play.
dan_c4rsa
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3rd Dec 07 at 14:21   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
car or engine?
Jakey
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3rd Dec 07 at 14:22   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by dan_c4rsa
car or engine?


Car
Joe
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3rd Dec 07 at 14:27   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
1.2 16v is a great little car, not much slower than a 1.4 16v either. They are not full of problems at all, MAF's are common but other than that they are'nt that bad.

Plus the SXI has a nice little spec with it too.
dan_c4rsa
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3rd Dec 07 at 14:31   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=337027


my old project
dan_c4rsa
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3rd Dec 07 at 14:32   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by joe6886


Plus the SXI has a nice little spec with it too.
indeed - heated electric mirrors, sporty seats, air con, good speakers etc etc
Jakey
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3rd Dec 07 at 14:36   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Cheers Dan and Joe

Deffo gonna look out for an SXi now.

Dan your car looks
Wish it was still about i'd snap it straight up!
How much did you sell it for if you don't mind me asking?
AndyCorsaSport
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3rd Dec 07 at 14:36   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Buy mine mate. Willing to budge on price.

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/277930.htm

1.2 SXi with 1.4 Sport engine. You know you want to ;-)
dan_c4rsa
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3rd Dec 07 at 14:40   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by CorsaSriLad
Cheers Dan and Joe

Deffo gonna look out for an SXi now.

Dan your car looks
Wish it was still about i'd snap it straight up!
How much did you sell it for if you don't mind me asking?


i sold it without alloys and good headunit etc for 1350 i think.
Still got the alloys for sale though bud! 400 ono u2u me if you're interested!

edit - ...i reckon i could have got 1500 for it with same spec lol

[Edited on 03-12-2007 by dan_c4rsa]
Jakey
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3rd Dec 07 at 14:53   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by AndyCorsaSport
Buy mine mate. Willing to budge on price.

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/277930.htm

1.2 SXi with 1.4 Sport engine. You know you want to ;-)


Grrrr i want that now
Wont be selling mine till atleast after crimbo because it needs 2 new tires, bit of a service etc..
AndyCorsaSport
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3rd Dec 07 at 15:19   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Well tbh, its been for sale for a few week, only had a few people interested. Make me an offer

[Edited on 03-12-2007 by AndyCorsaSport]
Jakey
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3rd Dec 07 at 15:23   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I'd love to mate but its still got a 1.4 sport engine in it
AndyCorsaSport
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3rd Dec 07 at 15:38   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Still registered as a 1.2 Sxi though, unless that bothers you?
Jakey
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3rd Dec 07 at 15:44   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Doesn't bother me that much, but i i'd still think about 'what if' i crashed and insurance is void etc.
AndyCorsaSport
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3rd Dec 07 at 15:48   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Just dont crash. Plus most people cant tell by looking. Not a major difference. Not like a Redtop thats easilly spotted. Get it bought, now! lol
dannymccann
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3rd Dec 07 at 15:55   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
£1500 on your mum's policy??? shop around or pay that to have your own policy, then it will halve come renewal

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