Gareth T
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Registered: 14th Feb 06
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Im currently looking into getting one of these to replace my mk4 astra. done a little research into them. anybody owned one, pro's and con's , good fun and friendly on the wallet
[Edited on 12-11-2008 by Ian]
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gez bay
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Registered: 14th Feb 08
Location: South Wales drives: Vxr
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the turbo noise on them is cool. little spool up whistle on them, nice interior too
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jr
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Registered: 20th May 02
Location: Kent
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Got one (pics in my garage)
great little car, cheap tax, all round 
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Scotty C
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Registered: 6th Nov 05
Location: Kidderminster Drives: 1.6 16v Sport
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I've got one.
It's an ace little car, just got 60MPG, nippy as hell for a 1.3 derv, cheap tax (£35 a year if it's after 05  ) really comfortable to drive, with a good driving postion 
Edit - Group 2 insurance 
[Edited on 12-11-2008 by Scatt]
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Gareth T
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jr - corsa c looks nice mate,spot on.
scatt-thanks very much mate appreciate it,
the one in question is 2nd from bottom of this page 1.3 cdti life model,dont knwo much about them so anythgn si useful
http://www.westbournemotorcompany.co.uk/20063/stocklist.htm
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sxibeast
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Location: Milton Keynes
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what kind of mileage do you guys get from this engine? I want to swap the gfs pug 1.4 HDI for one, but the french car seems to do soooooo well in terms of mileage for the tank (about 760-790 miles to a tank)
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Kano
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Registered: 29th Aug 04
Location: Fife
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My Girlfriend has an SXi + one, great wee car, runs on fumes I thing, get an easy 100 to 110 miles out of a tenner just now.
I'd go for a + one, worth it just for the leather.
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Dione J
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Registered: 22nd Sep 04
Location: West Midlands Drives: Leon Cupra Turbo
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I would get one, but need a bigger car than a corsa.
Seems like a good car to buy though
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spikedjack
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Registered: 16th Oct 08
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depends on wht tyou want it for tbh, they seem to be very good for short/city driving, but if a lot of motorway miles are to be convered then go for the 100ps 1.7cdti
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Rob E
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Location: Madeley, Stafford....I want to live back in Wales!
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quote:
Originally posted by g@z
jr - corsa c looks nice mate,spot on.
scatt-thanks very much mate appreciate it,
the one in question is 2nd from bottom of this page 1.3 cdti life model,dont knwo much about them so anythgn si useful
http://www.westbournemotorcompany.co.uk/20063/stocklist.htm
Life is the base model mate, you get electric windows and thats it  I personally, would go for a 1.3cdti in SXI trim. You get alloys, sports seats, better suspension setup, electric mirrors and windows, white dials and a cd player as standard. You may also be lucky and find one with some irmscher goodies on
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Gareth T
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going to just have a quick look at it at the garage after work. thanks for all the comments, really appreciate them
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stubbsy05
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Clio 1.5 DCi 80s are also worth a look. Cheap tax and a bit of poke
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deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
Location: Bedfordshire Drives: Ford Fiesta
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Not all are £35 tax per year, which is their main appeal. Therefore if your budget won't stretch to one that is, and you end up getting a £120/year, I'd personally go for the 1.7CDTi SRi. Yes, it's slightly more expensive more to run all round, but it's a faster car etc.
Depends what you want out of it
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davcohen
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wonder if these are easily chipped and whether its worth it
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John
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Registered: 30th Jun 03
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Respond well to tuning boxes.
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deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
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I believe you can get a tuning box yes. I'm pretty sure the ECU is like that of the 1.7CDTi engine, unmappable at the moment.
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Nick-S
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Registered: 3rd Mar 04
Location: Leigh. Drives: RS Megane 230 F1 Team R26
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
I believe you can get a tuning box yes. I'm pretty sure the ECU is like that of the 1.7CDTi engine, unmappable at the moment.
Wrong.
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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I fancy one
** which ones are £35 tax a year, can you get a sxi+ thats £3k p/y?
[Edited on 12-11-2008 by Jambo]
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deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
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quote:
Originally posted by GSi_16v
quote:
Originally posted by deano87
I believe you can get a tuning box yes. I'm pretty sure the ECU is like that of the 1.7CDTi engine, unmappable at the moment.
Wrong.
Tell me more. . .
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Nick-S
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They respond well to remaps..........
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deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
I fancy one
** which ones are £35 tax a year, can you get a sxi+ thats £3k p/y?
[Edited on 12-11-2008 by Jambo]
http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/road-tax/Default.aspx?deriv=26103
The odd 54-plate and every 05-plate onwards, should, in theory, be £35 tax/year
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deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by GSi_16v
They respond well to remaps..........
1.3 or 1.7?
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Nick-S
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Registered: 3rd Mar 04
Location: Leigh. Drives: RS Megane 230 F1 Team R26
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1.3
good for 90-100 bhp and 165lb ft ish
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deano87
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Nick-S
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Id rather a standerd 1.7 tbh, nicer to drive, less laggy. bit more free reving.
No replacment for displacemnt and all that shit.
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