Dave A
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your thoughts please...................
thinking bout getting one, never been in one but raced a few. seem quick! whats the spec like as standard?
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stuartmitchell
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I destroyed one on the 1/4 mile  the driver may have been rubbish though 
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Brett
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still look poo like other clios
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Dave A
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Originally posted by loafofbrett
still look poo like other clios
i agree, but i saw a blue one today, leather interior, nice wheels. looked good.
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Brett
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Originally posted by corsa808
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Originally posted by loafofbrett
still look poo like other clios
i agree, but i saw a blue one today, leather interior, nice wheels. looked good.
yeh but u can't go wrong with an LET corsa 
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Dave
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They are quality. Since I bought mine I've lost all interest in the Corsa and it's just been a pile of bits for the last 2 months.
You just don't realise how badly Corsa's handle until you drive one of these. My Corsa was on coilovers, braced etc and there is no way it could keep up with the Clio on twisty roads, just stupid amounts of grip for a fwd car. Add to that cool little features like automatic xenons, shit hot climate control, nice (if shoddily put together) interior and slightly quicker than an XE Corsa in a straight line, bloody good brakes too.
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Dave A
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Originally posted by loafofbrett
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Originally posted by corsa808
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Originally posted by loafofbrett
still look poo like other clios
i agree, but i saw a blue one today, leather interior, nice wheels. looked good.
yeh but u can't go wrong with an LET corsa
but im sick of my old corsa now. want something quieter and newer. dont want to go down a step in performance tho.
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Brett
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you could get a better (slightly older) car tho for the money
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Brett
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Originally posted by corsa808
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Originally posted by loafofbrett
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Originally posted by corsa808
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Originally posted by loafofbrett
still look poo like other clios
i agree, but i saw a blue one today, leather interior, nice wheels. looked good.
yeh but u can't go wrong with an LET corsa
but im sick of my old corsa now. want something quieter and newer. dont want to go down a step in performance tho.
sorry mate, didnt realise, what u runnin at the mo?
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Fad
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nice cars I personally would buy one if I hadnt of had an XE'd corsa. Nice as standard comfy and generally a good spec. Also a very nice to drive also.
Its a complete different kettle of fish to XE'd/LET corsas as it has some level of refinement.
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Dave A
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sorry mate, didnt realise, what u runnin at the mo?
corsa gsi 1.6 16v hugely modded engine, running 155 bhp. look at my sig for spec....
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Brett
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Originally posted by corsa808
sorry mate, didnt realise, what u runnin at the mo?
corsa gsi 1.6 16v hugely modded engine, running 155 bhp. look at my sig for spec....
yeh, saw ur sig, just wasn't sure what engine was producin those
don't get a clio mate, they're poo
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CORSA NUT
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Raced one when i had my Y reg 106 GTI and it was neck and neck upto 90!
His sounded really nice to especially in 2nd gear  IMO they the normal new clio is horrible to drive though but can't comment on the 172.
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Twiggy
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Fast As Fuck but its French so........
Also why spend 10kish on a car that is slower the an XE corsa
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Brett
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Originally posted by REDSPORT
Fast As Fuck but its French so........
Also why spend 10kish on a car that is slower the an XE corsa
that's what i'm tryin to say...lot better things to spend that kinda money on.
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Dave A
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Originally posted by REDSPORT
Fast As Fuck but its French so........
Also why spend 10kish on a car that is slower the an XE corsa
because the xe corsa will rattle then break afterwards
but seriously, i need something quieter and more comfortable.
do i sound like im getting old
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Brett
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Originally posted by corsa808
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Originally posted by REDSPORT
Fast As Fuck but its French so........
Also why spend 10kish on a car that is slower the an XE corsa
because the xe corsa will rattle then break afterwards
but seriously, i need something quieter and more comfortable.
do i sound like im getting old
in that case get one u boring git
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Fad
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Originally posted by REDSPORT
Fast As Fuck but its French so........
Also why spend 10kish on a car that is slower the an XE corsa
As its the same argument which people cain Civic type R's, they dont understand with the clio and type R you get the full package comfort economy and also a car that handles well out of the box. Thats why you spend more money on it. Speed is not the end all and see all of a good car. As much as i love my valver you have to see past the fact its still full of faults.
Clios are not crap I love the old 16v's and Williams series as well as the 172/182 and unless you have driven any of the mentioned cars (which i have driven all) you have no foot to comment on.
You people need to see past you corsa tinted glasses 
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Dave
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Originally posted by loafofbrett
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Originally posted by REDSPORT
Fast As Fuck but its French so........
Also why spend 10kish on a car that is slower the an XE corsa
that's what i'm tryin to say...lot better things to spend that kinda money on.
Like what?
I paid £7k for mine, 36k, full Renault history, 12 months tax, free first mot in August. Being French means corners are actually to be enjoyed and it isn't slower than a standard XE, trust me, I've driven/owned both.
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Brett
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i do not own a corsa and i have driven the clios that matter, williams, 182, they still wank
williams are cool tho
[Edited on 24-06-2005 by loafofbrett]
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Brett
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quote:
Originally posted by CorsaDave
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Originally posted by loafofbrett
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Originally posted by REDSPORT
Fast As Fuck but its French so........
Also why spend 10kish on a car that is slower the an XE corsa
that's what i'm tryin to say...lot better things to spend that kinda money on.
Like what?
I paid £7k for mine, 36k, full Renault history, 12 months tax, free first mot in August. Being French means corners are actually to be enjoyed and it isn't slower than a standard XE, trust me, I've driven/owned both.
i know its a typical reply but i'd spend the money on an impreza
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Dave A
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other options?
106 gti was an option, but everyone i spoke to that owned one talked me out of it. reliability issues.
dont like civic type r any more
uuuuuummmmmmmmmmmm any more
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stuartmitchell
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quote:
Originally posted by corsa808
other options?
106 gti was an option, but everyone i spoke to that owned one talked me out of it. reliability issues.
dont like civic type r any more
uuuuuummmmmmmmmmmm any more
106 gti is only unreliable if you treat it like shit, just like any other car, just make sure you buy one with lowish miles and you will be fine
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Fad
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stick with the 172 after have driven the alternatives nothing comes close
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Dave
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If you are after a hot hatch there is very little else that compares for the money. 306 GTI's are similar but older, you've ruled out CTR's, there hasn't been a decent VW hatch since the mk2 Golf GTi, Leon Cupra's are more expensive and not as much fun. The only other option is stretching the budget to an Astra turbo.
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