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jazzer2k3

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24th Sep 06 at 14:06

Hello everyone, Jus thought id post up about these cars as im thinking about a winter project

I've always liked these cars but never known a great deal about them.

So basically, Wots everyone's opinion on these and are there any things i shud look out for if i go to view one ?? Two diff engines too *Eco/None Eco ?

Thanks

Robin

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24th Sep 06 at 14:07

3 different engines

C20XE
X20XEV
C18XE

jazzer2k3

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24th Sep 06 at 14:08

Thanks Rob, I'd be looking for the 2l 16v none eco then

Anything else ? I know there abit prone to rust around the rear arches ?

Corsalad87

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24th Sep 06 at 14:09

boot floor pan leaking

Robin

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24th Sep 06 at 14:11

they're not that quick considering the insurance prices.

jazzer2k3

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24th Sep 06 at 14:11

Ye well i may have got plans for one u see

Robin

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24th Sep 06 at 14:13

if i was buying one, i'd buy a late late one,with a C18XE. especially if i had plans for the engine

Corsalad87

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24th Sep 06 at 14:14

i looked at 6 over the months of december 05 and there are some mk3 gsi sheds about

jazzer2k3

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24th Sep 06 at 14:14

Wot sort of years/plate do the engines change on ??

U reply v.quick

Corsalad87

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24th Sep 06 at 14:17

M Reg 1993/1994 were last of C20xe redtops!

Corsalad87

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24th Sep 06 at 14:17

find an R Reg one think only a few thousand were made

jazzer2k3

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24th Sep 06 at 14:19

Well funny u shud say that ! There is a R reg for sale near me - It does actually say its a limited edition too

Corsalad87

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24th Sep 06 at 14:20

there you go sorted

Sooty

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24th Sep 06 at 14:25

My mate had one, personally thought it was crap, handling the most awful aspect of the car, they look okay though, front bumper's cool

Marc

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24th Sep 06 at 14:26

quote:
Originally posted by corsaboy87
find an R Reg one think only a few thousand were made

But he wants a non Ecotec one

Corsalad87

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24th Sep 06 at 14:30

quote:
Originally posted by Marc

quote:
Originally posted by corsaboy87
find an R Reg one think only a few thousand were made

But he wants a non Ecotec one

shit forgot about that

Robin

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24th Sep 06 at 14:31

but presumably the plan is for a C20LET, or some TBs anyway, so it won't really matter much

Jambo

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24th Sep 06 at 14:33

LET LET LET LET LET LET

jazzer2k3

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24th Sep 06 at 14:34

Ye i ave the option of a LET, but i was jus wanted to see wot everyone's thoughts were on these

Thanks for the quick replies

Corsalad87

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24th Sep 06 at 14:38

i was inbetween a mk3 gsi and golf however i wanted a newer car so opted for golf. there are too many bad examples of the mk3 around make sure you check things in detail

Robin

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24th Sep 06 at 14:38

get the R reg one, bang the LET in it.

Ojc

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24th Sep 06 at 14:38

Mr Marriot, the C18XE was in the EARLY GSi's and was actually a very capable unit, boasted 140bhp.

Robin

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24th Sep 06 at 14:40

was it? i thought that was in the late ones

or was that the X18XE?

Corsalad87

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24th Sep 06 at 14:42

quote:
Originally posted by robmarriott
get the R reg one, bang the LET in it.

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