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Gregor

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Registered: 28th Nov 03
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21st Jan 07 at 13:02

Whats the general opinion on these cars ?

Quite nippy ?

Thinking of something newer now and need it to be quite quick , all electrics etc and decint boot space (for tools etc)

So ?

Stoneyginger

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21st Jan 07 at 13:05

you'll be dissapointed if you are after something quick my dad has an sxi 1.6 16v and its not fast but nippy enough not to get annoyed with it

Fad

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Location: Dartford Kent Drives: 330cd
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21st Jan 07 at 13:07

Go for the 1.8 very nice to drive and quicker than you think, quite insurance friendly too

Rhino

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21st Jan 07 at 13:08

Can you get these in a 1.8 16v?

Thats not a bad engine in the Astra G and Coupe. its not blistering but quite quick.

Gregor

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21st Jan 07 at 13:08

I want something quick but it doesnt have to be mega fast because Im 19 and got plenty of time to buy quick cars

In comparison to my corsa GSi it would be a good bit slower yeah ?

Fad

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21st Jan 07 at 13:10

A 1.8 SXi/SRi would be quicker than the GSi in anyway, my neighbour had one with all the Irmscher gear on it and its a nice car. Not saying its mega fast but 8.5 to 60 aint too shabby better than the 10 sec GSi Corsa

Gregor

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21st Jan 07 at 13:10

Yeah a friend has the 1.8 sri and its pretty quick !

I'd love a black one and kit it out like a GSi

Fad

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21st Jan 07 at 13:11

Also has 125 bhp IRRC but they all make more power than standard from what RR days have shown

Fad

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21st Jan 07 at 13:12

quote:
Originally posted by escortgti.com
Yeah a friend has the 1.8 sri and its pretty quick !

I'd love a black one and kit it out like a GSi

I used to shoot them down as boring but after driving my mates one it made me realise theres more to life than outright speed etc.

Altho I may have a GSi the SRi is not a bad car by any standard

Rhino

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21st Jan 07 at 13:12

i dont think it would be that much slower but considering the weight of the Astra.

Be alot nicer drive than the Corsa. My Astra G GSi-T is well nice to drive. So smooth compared to my Corsa.

Gregor

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21st Jan 07 at 13:23

Yeah like I say the speed factor does not bother me as much any more - don't really need it anyway!

What about the car in general , apart from speed ?

Joe

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21st Jan 07 at 13:30

They are ok, interior is quite bland. But well put together, there is nothing major that seems to go wrong. Generally qutie solid cars.

Mark330d

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21st Jan 07 at 13:34

Very good cars, My brother (Gez G on here) is on his second. Started off with a 1.6 SXi which he irmscher kitted and did a few wee mods to the engine like Veccy diesel intake, Panel filter and remus sport centre section. Was fairly nippy and sounded great. Not many common faults i can think of apart from the AFM's go on them sometimes.

SXI:

GSI:

Rhino

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21st Jan 07 at 13:35

Yeah, i would say the standard ones, SXi and SRi have quite bland interior.
Nicely laid out tho...

Coupes have nice interior with the Leather options...

GSi is nice...

[Edited on 21-01-2007 by Rhino]

BYRON

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21st Jan 07 at 15:35

Lol - said it before, but that black GSi' number plate above is nearly identical to my old black GSi

Old SRi C20LET for good measure too

andys sxi

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Registered: 19th Jan 06
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21st Jan 07 at 16:50

thats nice ^^^ im thinkin off gettin 1 of these aswell

April 08 feature car

ajscorsa

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21st Jan 07 at 16:54

the SRi with the C20Let is sheer sex

Rhino

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21st Jan 07 at 17:20

quote:
Originally posted by BYRON
Lol - said it before, but that black GSi' number plate above is nearly identical to my old black GSi

Old SRi C20LET for good measure too

Yeah.... remember you saying about the reg plate when i first got it!
had to look at the pic's twice!!

What mods did you have? like the rear lights!!

Dav

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21st Jan 07 at 17:29

quote:
Originally posted by Fad
Also has 125 bhp IRRC but they all make more power than standard from what RR days have shown

Yeah, my coupe made 131bhp as standard.
As said, the 1.8's not bad. Not blisteringly quick but nippy enough.
I like the coupe's as they are, but the hatch looks best with the GSi or Irmscher kits on

I was also surprised by the low insurance I got on mine.

j10E W

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21st Jan 07 at 17:33

i had the 1.8 cant knock it at all much better than the VW i own now....

i would have another wish i had never got rid of mine!

looking at the 2.2's now or sri t's

great cars!

welshdude

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Registered: 6th Feb 03
Location: Swansea. Drives: 2006 Impreza STI
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21st Jan 07 at 17:36

I've recently had my coupe lowered on Eibach springs and shocks. It makes the car so much more fun to drive.

Also the main reason I chose an SE2 coupe is for the interior, its so sexy

Gregor

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Registered: 28th Nov 03
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21st Jan 07 at 18:44

Lovely cars above .

What are they like for boot space ?

And the 3drs what are they like for space in the back ?

Gez G

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21st Jan 07 at 18:47

Plenty of room for four people in total comfort.
Took four to autosport in my sxi last year and one is 6ft 6 .

Gregor

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Registered: 28th Nov 03
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22nd Jan 07 at 19:59

Went and had a look at an sxi today , met black.

Was really nice and great boot space etc.

No spoiler though and it was up for £3995 , which I felt was a bit steep considering it had done 73k !

Matt W

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Registered: 12th Jan 05
Location: Bristol Drives: Corsa Sport 1.6
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22nd Jan 07 at 20:23

What insurance groups are the 1.6/1.8 sxi/sri's?

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