vxsri
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Since I passed my driving test, a while ago, I've always had vauxhalls (apart from a couple of volvos) and swore I'd never buy a Ford.
That plan went tits up when I bought a Transit a few months ago, but that doesn't count because it's just a crappy van.
Then I saw the new Focus ST with the Volvo T5 engine, and it made me want to sell the Corsa, and get a loan, so I could have one
but it's a FORD!!
Somebody talk me out of it!
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Tim
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Parts for the T5 engine are stupidly expensive -- just a new alternator is over £600 IIRC...
PS: You wanted talking out of it... lovely engines though  Shame what's wrapped around it
[Edited on 15-09-2005 by Tim]
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chris_uk
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specs?
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vxsri
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2.5 turbo 5 cyl 217 bhp,
0-60 6.2
top speed 140
£19,000
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Matt H
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£19,000 on a Focus?
Hell no!
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dannycorsa c
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but still no 4x4. it'll be poo just like the old focus RS.
they should bring back cosworth.
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vxsri
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quote:
Originally posted by Matt H
£19,000 on a Focus?
Hell no!
same for an Astra Vxr, and i bet it drives better
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Matt H
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quote:
Originally posted by vxsri
quote:
Originally posted by Matt H
£19,000 on a Focus?
Hell no!
same for an Astra Vxr, and i bet it drives better
Yes, but I wouldn't spend £19,000 on an Astra either!
Way I see it is that if you want a fast car you should buy one specifically for going fast. If you need a car thats comfy buy one thats comfy. If this means having 2 cars then so be it.
I'd much rather spend £13,000 on a Cossie & £6,000 on a normal Focus. (Thats just a relative comparrison) Call me weird but I like the bucket feel of my car. Its knocks, it rattles and it smells of petrol but that reassures me that im driving some thing raw & real. No, the handling isn't spot on & its not had all the fun/danger elememt taken out of it by the developers, but thats a plus in my eyes. Certainly makes it fun  All these fast armchair hatchbacks with big price tags just don't do anything for me 
No one else feel the same?
Plus beating the armchairs never gets boring  
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Jambo
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Agreed matt!
BUT i do sway the other way  when mne breaks or when its hot and someone drives past windows up and im drenched in sweat 
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Matt H
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Your just not hardcore enough James 
Air Con = Gay
(Except Willay & Ash)
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vxsri
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yeh u've got a point.
its just a bit of a pissoff sumtimes when u're not in the mood for a rattler.
a second car aint an option, it already looks like a forecourt outside my house!
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CorsaControl
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IMO i like my fast cars to be as safe as possible.. as it will be doing silly speeds, i also like them to have a bit of comfort for when you wanna stick it in 5th an cruise... i always feel if you want something with feck all refinement and pure speed get a feckin motorbike...
A car that ticked every box would be a dream, fast reliable, comfy,safe etc..
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vxsri
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quote:
Originally posted by Matt H
Your just not hardcore enough James
Air Con = Gay
(Except Willay & Ash)
My car has air con and it stinks, so I dont use it = Not gay!
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Matt H
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quote:
Originally posted by vxsri
quote:
Originally posted by Matt H
Your just not hardcore enough James
Air Con = Gay
(Except Willay & Ash)
My car has air con and it stinks, so I dont use it = Not gay!
This makes you Bi/Curious
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vxsri
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lol
funny guy!
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willay
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aircon saved my life
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Matt H
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quote:
Originally posted by willay
aircon saved my life
I know
I wanted to give you mouth to mouth
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vxsri
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i was gonna ask what the story was...
i'm not sure i want to know
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