mike56gte
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Registered: 23rd Jun 09
Location: Fife, scotland Drives: Audi S3
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astra coupe turbo.
think i may get one after the corsa. i may just keep the corsa for another 10months then i will get my 4years no claims and buy one of these.
alot of car for the money imo there pretty much just and astra gsi but cheaper, like this one for instance.
such a nice car.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2256441.htm
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mike56gte
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Registered: 23rd Jun 09
Location: Fife, scotland Drives: Audi S3
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another nice one.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2289336.htm
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Eck
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Registered: 17th Apr 06
Location: Lundin Links, Fife
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My big cousin's just bought one. Hell of a lot of car for the money. I'd always take one of these over a GSi.
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IvIarkgraham
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Registered: 27th Mar 04
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was tempted to buy the 888 after i sold my clio
but didnt bother in the end
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kazazza
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Registered: 5th Oct 09
Location: Herne Bay, Kent
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Im actually in the process of saving money so I can swap my corsa for one of these! You're not alone mate!
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mike56gte
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Registered: 23rd Jun 09
Location: Fife, scotland Drives: Audi S3
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i just opened a savings account last week so let the saving comence.
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Pete_vxl
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Registered: 24th Nov 06
Location: Lochgelly, Fife
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quote: Originally posted by Eck
I'd always take one of these over a GSi.
before or after you take the banger? Nice cars though Mike, easily tunable. Ive got acouple of maps for the z20 ecu, let me know if you get one.
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noshua
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Registered: 19th Nov 08
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I like them, look loads better in black than silver though
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marklawton
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Registered: 24th Apr 05
Location: Pensby, Wirral Drives:Golf mk4 GTI
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ive got one mate so any questions fire away. as you said, alot of car for the money, loads of toys, quite nippy as standerd
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mike56gte
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quote: Originally posted by marklawton
ive got one mate so any questions fire away. as you said, alot of car for the money, loads of toys, quite nippy as standerd
you had any problems since owning it?
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marklawton
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only problem in the 9 months or so has been a wheel bearing which is just normal stuff and a rocker cover gasket which you should be used to with owning a vauxhall, lol
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Mark.W
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Im stuck between one of these or a mk5 5dr astra with XP pack.
2 totally different cars i know but still not sure out the 2,maybe depends which one pops up 1st.
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sc0ott
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i would go for one of these personally.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2275955.htm
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Mark.W
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Location: County Durham
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Front bumper and spoiler is horrid. ^^^^^
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Corsa_Sport21
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Registered: 13th Apr 08
Location: Leven, Fife. Drives : 205 GTi
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LOL at the 240bhp standard and full touring car spec.
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mike56gte
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quote: Originally posted by Corsa_Sport21
LOL at the 240bhp standard and full touring car spec.
am pretty sure the 888's do have 240bhp standard.
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Corsa_Sport21
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quote: Originally posted by mike56gte
quote: Originally posted by Corsa_Sport21
LOL at the 240bhp standard and full touring car spec.
am pretty sure the 888's do have 240bhp standard.
They dont.192bhp standard.
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spikedjack
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Registered: 16th Oct 08
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strange how the engines alone fetch 1500-2k and the complete car, full leather low milage is only 3k.
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
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Crazy value.
1.8 for me if I got one.
Turbo would be good cruiser
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alan-g-w
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Registered: 9th Nov 07
Location: Glasgow
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quote: Originally posted by spikedjack
strange how the engines alone fetch 1500-2k and the complete car, full leather low milage is only 3k.
Same with the Calibra/ Cav turbos - you'll pay just shy of a grand for a good LET, you'll get a full car for just over that.
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spikedjack
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makes you think if you needed a let to buy the car, break what you dont need for pennies and make most your money back
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ianofbhills
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Never realised they were that cheap. That's a lot of car for the money as already pointed out.
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mike56gte
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think this shall definetly be my next car. want to get one with the red leather interior aswell.
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mike56gte
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i mean look at this! its an absolute bargain!
full vauxhall service history
new turbo 20k miles ago
and its only 2k!!
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2120450.htm
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Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
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Yes, great car and they get better value all the time.
100k miles in one won't be without issue, stuff like the bolsters, hinges, window runners, gear linkage will all feel like it but all easily sorted.
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