Bullet Proof SRi
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basically looking to get a new car within the early part of next year, will be finishing my car off first though.
question is what car to get
i want something fairly quick,
reliable
well made
practical, so it will last me a good few years
good fuel economy
cheap insurance group
the best car i can think of that has good performance for such a low insurance group is a corsa c 1.8 sri
any other ideas or do you all agree, and how much should i be looking at to get a 03 plate at least
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Whittie
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What Price range?
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Bullet Proof SRi
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not sure really, lets say no more then 5.000, but it would be nice to spend as little as possible obviously to save money
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Robin
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Astra SRi 2.2? often overlooked, not expensive to insure.
tbh, 'good fuel economy' and 'fairly quick' aren't going to go hand in hand.
but, i'd say the astra is a good bet.
I know of one for sale for about 5k too, 52 plate, irmscher kit, VERY well looked after...
[Edited on 29-11-2006 by Robin]
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Whittie
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There is an Astra Gsi 1.8 For sale in my local Vauxhal Garage. In black  Think it was £4k.
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Bullet Proof SRi
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astras are fairly nice actually, the sri is higher insurence.
a corsa 1.8 sri is group 9
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Whittie
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Gsi, Gsi, Gsi, Gsi, Gsi For 4k!
Buy it
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Robin
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quote:
Originally posted by Bullet Proof SRi
astras are fairly nice actually, the sri is higher insurence.
a corsa 1.8 sri is group 9
yeah, but don't judge by group, get a quote, as the astra 2.2 will be about the same as the corsa sri I reckon, as it's a bigger car, and less of a risk.
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Bullet Proof SRi
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mmm interesting.
also i didnt think they done a 1.8 gsi astra, thought they were only 2.0
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Robin
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nope, the late astras are 1.8s, the R reg ones.
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Bullet Proof SRi
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i think sticking with vauxhall is the best option though for me, though i have looked at a focus.
i just love vauxhall thought with irmy gear on
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Jonny P
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astra SRI it would have been. The GSi is 2.0Turbo IIRC?
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John
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Astra 1.8 sri over a corsa c.
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Bullet Proof SRi
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oh yes i know those i thought he meant the newer shape astra, they are only gsi on a 2.0 arent they. think they do a 1.8 sri though
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Bullet Proof SRi
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y would you have a astra over the corsa
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John
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Just because the astra is a step up really.
They are probably equally as good.
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Robin
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mk4 astra sri's had 1.8, 2.0 and 2.2 engines, the 2 litres are older, and the 2.2 is better.
1.8 is a nice car still, but the 2.2 is worth the extra IMO.
edit: I'd have an Astra over a Corsa if I were buying now.
[Edited on 29-11-2006 by Robin]
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Bullet Proof SRi
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do they have the same modding potential engine wise
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John
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1.8 engine is the best choice imo.
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Robin
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it's equally expensive to tune one, yes.
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Robin
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quote:
Originally posted by John
1.8 engine is the best choice imo.
why? (genuine question)
I'd have the 2.2, it's all alloy, and has more torque, and chain driven cams, so doesnt need as much at a service, thus being cheaper.
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Whittie
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The Gsi is a 1.8, not 2.0.
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John
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The 1.8 is just as fast as the 2.0 so i'd pick it over that, I don't know too much about the 2.2 actually but never thought it was worth the extra money and insurance etc over the 2.2, I could very well be way off the mark though.
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Robin
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quote:
Originally posted by Whittie
The Gsi is a 1.8, not 2.0.
no, the Mk3 GSi was a 2 litre, then another 2 litre, then a 1.8. The mk4 was ONLY a 2 litre turbo.
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Robin
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I've always found the 2.2 to be similar in insurance price to the 1.8 John, but, they're ALL good cars, even with the 2 litres getting on a bit now.
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