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LeeM
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Registered: 26th Sep 05
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26th Oct 06 at 20:07   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
whats the general opinion on these bad boys? my dads just bought a 2003 model and ive been drivin it about all night, good lord its quick! such fun to drive the position of everythin feels absolutely perfect!

considering gettin an older one, maybe just a 1993 1.6, seein as insurance is £15 a month more than my 1.0 corsa
Robin
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Registered: 7th Jan 04
Location: Northants Drives: Clio 182 Cup
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26th Oct 06 at 20:08   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
the 1.6 is slow, 1.8 is ok.

I like them, but prepare to be called gay/hairdresser/gay again.
Whittie
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Registered: 11th Aug 06
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26th Oct 06 at 20:09   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Really good cars, what engine is it? my mate has one, and he is chuffed to bits with it. His is black, smoked lights, and black 18s. Looks
LeeM
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is the 1.6 loads slower than the 1.8? i loved how quick my dads was in any gear, 4th gear to take a corner was still quicker than my corsa in second!
TNM
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26th Oct 06 at 20:10   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I wouldnt say they were quick. Friends wife had a 53 plate from new. 1.8 with a 6speed box. Was slower than my car. Only 140bhp i think
Robin
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26th Oct 06 at 20:11   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
its a fair bit slower, yes.
Greg_M
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26th Oct 06 at 20:11   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
one of fthe few cars nowerdays that doesnt have a heavy input from the bean counters of car production. so has fantastic development.

One of the best cars if driven tbh. Feels fantastic down twisty B roads. You can be so confident driving one. Its unreal. Couldnt recomend on more!!!

BUT be prepared to be slated for driving one
LeeM
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TNM- i drive a 1.0 corsa, this mazda felt like a light-speed space rocket
Robin
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26th Oct 06 at 20:12   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
cheap way to get a convertible for the summer too
LeeM
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26th Oct 06 at 20:15   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
im not overly bothered about the convertible element, its just the way it feels like such a focussed drivers car, really quick (imo) so comfy and so responsive!
Robin
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26th Oct 06 at 20:18   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
yeah, they really are great to drive, and they look good still, havent really dated imo.
Dave A
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26th Oct 06 at 20:21   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I hate them. too much of a gay/hairdresser image. plus they are far too slow for a 'sports car'

no offence, just my opinion.
deano87
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26th Oct 06 at 21:38   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by lee_wee
is the 1.6 loads slower than the 1.8? i loved how quick my dads was in any gear, 4th gear to take a corner was still quicker than my corsa in second!


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