cesil
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Registered: 20th Aug 06
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anyone had one or got one? just wanted know what they are like as im looking into getting one. cheers. gaz
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Robin
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Registered: 7th Jan 04
Location: Northants Drives: Clio 182 Cup
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Handle well, stop well, that's about it.
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Dave A
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Registered: 10th Dec 03
Location: County Durham
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driven a few, seats are nice but wasnt impressed by anything else tbh.
would prefer an astra Gsi or something with a VAG 1.8t personally.
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cesil
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Registered: 20th Aug 06
Location: stoke
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bland then?
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Dave A
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Registered: 10th Dec 03
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very.
we did a focus RR day, owners seem happy with them but I just couldnt see the attraction personally.
Focus RS is a vert different story though
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cesil
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Registered: 20th Aug 06
Location: stoke
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the girl next doors bf has an rs tis a gorgeous car, out my price range tho
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Dave A
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whats the price range? what do you want from the car? what is it used for?
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cesil
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Registered: 20th Aug 06
Location: stoke
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5-6k! i only work a mile from my house so dont use my car for work unless its pissin down, dont know what i want from it if im honest
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Dave A
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something with a PD130 or PD150 engine, remap it, have fun and enjoy super reliability and 50mpg.
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dannymccann
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Registered: 9th Aug 06
Location: Doddington, Lincolnshire
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My dad will sell you his ST170 for probly 5.5k 
Only looking to get rid because they are looking for something more economical on fuel
36k, new cat, new sensors, new tyres (£250  ), mum drives like a christian, they only drive it round town
edit - totally standard
[Edited on 03-08-2008 by dannymccann]
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Mobby
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Registered: 31st Dec 07
Location: Leicestershire
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nioe that is
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Corsa_Sport21
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Registered: 13th Apr 08
Location: Leven, Fife. Drives : 205 GTi
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A guy i know has just swapped his Cooper S for 1 and he says its faster than the Mini was.But hes known to be a bit of a blether.
His is the blue/purple colour with tints and coilovers and i have to admit it looks nice.
How would an XE corsa fair against 1??
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Corsa Sport Gav
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Registered: 12th Feb 03
Location: Durham, County Durham Drives: A6 Allroad
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i would of said the mini is faster. ST has a few more horses but is alot heavier.
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Mobby
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Registered: 31st Dec 07
Location: Leicestershire
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quote:
Originally posted by Corsa_Sport21
A guy i know has just swapped his Cooper S for 1 and he says its faster than the Mini was.But hes known to be a bit of a blether.
His is the blue/purple colour with tints and coilovers and i have to admit it looks nice.
How would an XE corsa fair against 1??
i seen a focus on white team dynamics pro 1.2s with spax coilovers and dtm mirrors, looked beautiful!!!
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mk4_astra
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Registered: 15th Oct 03
Location: aylesbury,bucks
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a mate had one a while back before he got his impreza, apart from the fact there thirsty for what they are and the gear ratios dont seem to match the engine i think they are decent cars. good handling, decent seats(if you get the recaros) and they go pretty well so long as your not expecting to keep up with CTR's are 172's
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Rob B
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Registered: 8th Jan 04
Location: Area Motorsport Drives: Race EP3
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get a 182
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AndyCorsaSport
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Registered: 12th Feb 06
Location: Horsforth, West Yorkshire
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Check power steering pumps, my mates mums is on its 3rd this year alredy!
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Doldy
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Registered: 13th Mar 08
Location: Norwich
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Get a fiesta zetec-s 1.6 TDCI, remap, k&n panel filter and de-cat pipe and it will beat a fiesta st as the torque will be sure huge
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Stokie Dave
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Registered: 16th Dec 03
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
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I am wanting an ST170 too lol... not the quickest I guess but good handler and a good all round package. I'm 27 now so a Corsa is a bit of a gay thing to be seen in now haha... One of them is a lot more "grown up" than a 172 for the money despite the 172 nailing it on performance
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Fad
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Registered: 1st Feb 01
Location: Dartford Kent Drives: 330cd
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My mum has one, I drive it loads, and its far from bland. Infact it was one of the fisrt cars I drove that made me realise Corsa were shit handling cars.
ST170 has a great chasis, great midrange and drive really well.
Drive one and you'll see what I mean, The normal Focus was one of Fords best selling car why? Beacuse they drive very well.
Dont get a VAG over one of these a 1.8t Golf is quite planly mundane and if you want fun out of it, it will cost you a remap and some coilovers.
Buy an ST170 which is a great car out of the box.
People say they are slow but it will still crack 135mph and has one of the best gearboxes i've ever used (Getrag 6 speed)
[Edited on 06-08-2008 by Fad]
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CoupeUK
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Registered: 13th Jun 08
Location: Herts Drives: NovaXE, CorsaGSi, Focus ST170
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I got a Moondust silver 3dr ST170, by far one of the best cars I have ever owned. I bought mine modified (only subtle bits) but I love it!
Pro's:
Good looks
Excellent gearbox
Handle awesome as standard (mines on -30mm Eibachs)
Fun to drive
Quite good build quality (mine rattles abit now due to b-line)
Fast if you know how to drive them (seen 148 outta mine)
Cons:
Shite on fuel (£56 gives me 180 milesof hard driving, 220 mixed driving or 270 granny driving)
Dont look much different to Zetec models
They go through front tyres like mad (could be just me, I do 2k mile to a pair of fronts)
I got a XE Nova aswell which is much faster but I prefer the handling of the ST to the Nova, they also quite roomy which helps if you have kids (like me).
Best advice I can offer is to try one and see how you fair, mine for sale too
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Fad
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Registered: 1st Feb 01
Location: Dartford Kent Drives: 330cd
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Such a rewarding car to drive and even compared to my 182 its a hoot to drive and you can feel the VVT kick too.
My mum stumbled upon a bit of a gem with a really rare luxury pack with special eddition recaros and a subwoofer
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JinThaMC
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Registered: 5th Aug 07
Location: P1 is 4db louder
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wtf is a vvt kick ?
it works throughout the engine revolution
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Fad
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Registered: 1st Feb 01
Location: Dartford Kent Drives: 330cd
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Hmm last night when I drove it i'm pretty sure it came on cam round 4.5k?
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cesil
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Registered: 20th Aug 06
Location: stoke
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cheers for all your replies im not sure what i want love the avatar pic fad! nowhere to keep one though
[Edited on 06-08-2008 by cesil]
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