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whitter45
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29th Jan 09 at 14:37   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I know there has been loads of debate over these 2 but which do you prefer

I am going to test drive both at some point but I have concluded the follwoing at present

VXR
Love the seats
Love the interior compared to the 197

Clio
Prefer the exterior to the VXR
Clio is cheaper to insure though

What are peoples opinions on these 2
Eck
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I'd go for the VXR personally. Tuning potential is far greater than the 197!
Nick-S
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Love both, i think the vxr just tips it for me though.
gess it all depend if you like a rev happy engine or something with abit of mid range boot.
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VXR of course.

but its not about liking the seats etc its which oen you feel more comfy in, and which one you like at the end of the day.

[Edited on 29-01-2009 by 5dr corsa-3dr_polo]
mwg
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I haven't driven either but I guess from reading reviews the Clio is the sort of car that needs really working to get the best out of it whereas the Corsa has a more flexible engine.

Personally I prefer the styling of the Clio.
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Engine preference would decide it for me tbh.
N/A or Forced Induction...
Both much of a muchness in terms of styling and build quality although the Clio gets compared to much higher valued cars in terms of capability.
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quote:
Originally posted by GSi_16v
Love both, i think the vxr just tips it for me though.
gess it all depend if you like a rev happy engine or something with abit of mid range boot.


It definitley has that in abundance. You can plant it in any gear and it'll pick up fantastically.
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29th Jan 09 at 14:48   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
vxr engine and seats in clio, job done
Nick-S
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quote:
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quote:
Originally posted by GSi_16v
Love both, i think the vxr just tips it for me though.
gess it all depend if you like a rev happy engine or something with abit of mid range boot.


It definitley has that in abundance. You can plant it in any gear and it'll pick up fantastically.
you borther has/had one?
Gareth T
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WHITE VXR FTW!
Eck
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Aye Nick my bro has one. Doesn't feel like it's going that fast though! Even when it is travelling at silly speeds
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Aye Nick my bro has one. Doesn't feel like it's going that fast though! Even when it is travelling at silly speeds
handle well?, i think ill have 1 next. or an astra
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Handle extremely well. Always feels planted!
Nick-S
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any problems so far?
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Only problem he had was when he tried to put on a Courtenay Dump Valve Car did NOT like that Took it off though and been spot on since
deano87
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Corsa for the driving.

Think I prefer the Clio styling.

tbh, anything is better than my car
Daimo B
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On the road - Corsa VXR. Power more easily available.

For a track toy - Clio, without a doubt. Better chassis, better handling, and power at the top end, not in dumploads at lower revs (= wheelspin or TCS).
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Drove my uncles vxr and its a nice car I admit, handles really well and rather damn quick - suppose I'm biased to the vauxhall though, I'm not a big clio fan
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29th Jan 09 at 16:14   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
to add

I wont be driving this alot of the time and it will stay standard as it will be leased
Dr Pepper
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Just a point on the potential to tune the engine.

Why would you spend £15-17k on a new car and then want to tune the engine- instantly voiding your warrante.

Wouldnt you just spend another grand or two and buy a more powerful car to start with?

I have driven both cars a fair bit and I do like both of them. Personally I still think the clio handles and stops better than the corsa when it comes to day to day driving. I also personally dont really like the look of the corsa that much(althouigh its growing on me in white)

I cant really recommend the 197 high enough - just make sure you get the cup with the recaros and cup suspension and your laughing. Its easily quick enough to scare yourself, et yourself arrested ect and it feels so planted that you have full confidence in taking it to the limit all the time. The brakes on my R27 are quite simply stunning.

Just take both out for a test drive and see which you prefer - there really isnt too much in it imo
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quote:
Originally posted by VXR
On the road - Corsa VXR. Power more easily available.

For a track toy - Clio, without a doubt. Better chassis, better handling, and power at the top end, not in dumploads at lower revs (= wheelspin or TCS).


You have never driven a Corsa have you Daimo? It's so different to the Astra you would not believe.
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VXR. Better looking imo.
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quote:
Originally posted by Eck
I'd go for the VXR personally. Tuning potential is far greater than the 197!


Same reason id go for it.
Daimo B
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quote:
Originally posted by Ojc

You have never driven a Corsa have you Daimo? It's so different to the Astra you would not believe.


Admittidly, no I haven't. But its the charactistics of a turbo engine over a NA. (standard vs standard). Far easier to light up an inside wheel exitting a bend in a turbo, than in a NA engined car.

Personnally, i prefer the clio, but its not me buying the car

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