deano87
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Yep, that's right, I bought a new car on Saturday. Well, I put a deposit down on one at least, I should pick it up on Saturday.
It has 17" alloys, discs front and rear, sports seats. . .and wait for it. . .a 1.4 16v engine. I did indeed go for the 1.4 16v Grande Punto Sporting.
This isn't the car, but it's exactly the same, even down to the colour and alloys. 2007 07 car, 33k, 1 owner, FSH (even though it only needs 1 service, schedules are every 18k). Blue&Me, Cruise Control (I think), Air con. To say I'm delighted is an understatement.
Wasn't lightening performance, but it was just enough. The fact it did 70mph in 4th was a novelty and that it kept going.
Got a half decent trade in on the 12v (shame it wasn't going to a good private home - most likely be auctioned) however will sell privately on Saturday for the right amount - http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=542153
I just hope it proves to be as reliable as the 12v has been 
[Edited on 20-02-2010 by deano87]
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pow
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 Congrats mate 
You'll love the purchase, the italian cars have "something" about them
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AlunJ
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what mpg does it get then? (congrats mate  like these cars a fair bit)
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Joe
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OH MY!
Deano, well done for cutting loose and going for it. I feel like a proud dad pushing his kid off without stabilizers.
How much did you get for the Corsa?
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pow
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Leave the MPG jokes out lads, he's happy with his new purchase.
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jaffa
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smart 
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deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by Joe
OH MY!
Deano, well done for cutting loose and going for it. I feel like a proud dad pushing his kid off without stabilizers.
How much did you get for the Corsa?
£500. I think it's definitely worth £750 private - only the buyer has to collect and take away Saturday AM 
Shame the garage didn't really appreciate all the service history, receipts etc. He did notice the different colour paints though
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deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by AlunJ
what mpg does it get then? (congrats mate like these cars a fair bit)
For the record, 47mpg. The 12v does 49mpg. Happy days.
Not that MPG matters to me. Within reason.
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Kurt
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Welcome to CorseSport 
P.s for the record I got 37 last week in my Turbo version
[Edited on 08-02-2010 by Kurt]
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deano87
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It also has some funky logo sticker thing near the rear wheel arch. The designer or something. Surprised they're still on it tbh.
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AlunJ
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
quote:
Originally posted by AlunJ
what mpg does it get then? (congrats mate like these cars a fair bit)
For the record, 47mpg. The 12v does 49mpg. Happy days.
Not that MPG matters to me. Within reason.
that's not bad tbh, mine allegedly gets 45mpg, does it hell
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Kurt
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
It also has some funky logo sticker thing near the rear wheel arch. The designer or something. Surprised they're still on it tbh.
Giugiaro
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deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by AlunJ
quote:
Originally posted by deano87
quote:
Originally posted by AlunJ
what mpg does it get then? (congrats mate like these cars a fair bit)
For the record, 47mpg. The 12v does 49mpg. Happy days.
Not that MPG matters to me. Within reason.
that's not bad tbh, mine allegedly gets 45mpg, does it hell
Well, 49mpg is book figure 12v on Parkers. I get 48mpg and don't exactly drive it like a granny. Just let it warm up and don't thrash it all the time. My work commute is motorway only. I doubt the running costs will be massively different, but tbh, you pay a price for comfort and speed.
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Daveskater
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Nice one Deano
Don't forget you'll need to Fix It Again Tomorrow 
Numberwang!
Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men
Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle
Look at my pictures
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lil_g
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Nice one mate Seems everyones getting new cars lately!
Hope I'll be seeing this at a meet soon
for the record I got 40mpg average on the motorway today
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deano87
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Well I'll actually be able to get to a meet on time and in comfort so may be
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Daveskater
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40mpg Not bad. I barely did long trips in the 12v so most of the time mpg was around 35  Although because I'm trying to sell it, what I mean is that it gets 50mpg no matter how you drive it
Gotten 100 miles out of half a tank on the C Not bad going imo.
Numberwang!
Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men
Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle
Look at my pictures
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Jambo
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great choice Deano looks lovely :ak)
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Daveskater
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
Well I'll actually be able to get to a meet on time and in comfort so may be
Btw I might organize one soon if I get around to it
Numberwang!
Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men
Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle
Look at my pictures
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deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by Daveskater
40mpg Not bad. I barely did long trips in the 12v so most of the time mpg was around 35 Although because I'm trying to sell it, what I mean is that it gets 50mpg no matter how you drive it
Gotten 100 miles out of half a tank on the C Not bad going imo.
As pow said, this shouldn't turn into MPG banter, but I've never got less than 45mpg in the 12v 
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AlunJ
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quote:
Originally posted by Daveskater
Gotten 100 miles out of half a tank on the C Not bad going imo.
that's what I get in my bloody 1.4, it's crap
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deano87
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I forgot to say the only mod will be. . .a towbar. Purely for Thule bike rack purposes mind
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Graham88
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Very nice Deano
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lil_g
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
Well I'll actually be able to get to a meet on time and in comfort so may be
I may be late due to being at the nearest petrol station 
Get on it dave
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taylorboosh
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congrats, you have suffered years of driving a slow car only to buy another???
lol jokes, i like these, nice
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