Pete_vxl
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Registered: 24th Nov 06
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Not had a car since December, was going to buy a 5 door new astra but i thought im only 19 and it was a bit early for the tartan rug and sunday picnics. Picked this up yesterday:
Full service history
44k
new turbo, cambelt blah blah
good condition, couple of stonechips but hey ho!
Love it to bits!!!! Only plan is an Irmscher grille then leave it at that. What do you guys think?








[Edited on 22-02-2009 by Pete_vxl]
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SeanXE
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Registered: 17th Jan 09
Location: Luton
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Love these cars!!!!
How much is that costing you to insure at 19 then?
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Jamie_Hastings1
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Really like these,kind of wish i bought one now. What they like to drive power etc? Much did you pay if you dont mind me asking mate
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Minty_Fresh
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Registered: 1st May 08
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id get some coilovers personally
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AndyCorsaSport
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Registered: 12th Feb 06
Location: Horsforth, West Yorkshire
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Yeah how much is insurance at 19? Im 20 with 3yncb and looking at possibly getting one of these soon.
Lovely cars, and best colour!
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SeanXE
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Registered: 17th Jan 09
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Maybe a new back box too
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ShEp
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Location: Dingwall, Highland
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Looks just like mine when I picked it up from Manchester 
Looks good, you'll get bitten by the boost bug and that plans for only a grill will change 
Get yourself over to http://www.astraownersclub.com/vb
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Pete_vxl
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Registered: 24th Nov 06
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car is staying standard, had enough of modded cars. Bought this car because its made to go fast and handle well out the box.
Power is good LOL! better than a 1.6 sport anyway, petrol is ooook but cruise control is your best friend.
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Pete_vxl
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Mind i asked you months ago about these ShEp..... gave in in the end!
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SeanXE
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What about the insurance? lol.
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Pete_vxl
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its dear, but its worth it.
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SeanXE
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What is it"!?!? lol, want to know because I want a car of that insurance group by 19.
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ShEp
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Get it lowered a bit, and it'll handle a LOT better, trust me,
Back ends are very twichy
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lee2004_
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Registered: 23rd Jan 06
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Get a good alarm of some sort ! these cars go missing like mad down here
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Pete_vxl
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Wont be going anywhere mate lol
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deano87
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Looks like you got a clean one. So many shitty ones about.
A lot of these do seem to need new turbos though
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Ben J
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Nice...I love these.
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Nic Barnes
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quote: Originally posted by deano87
A lot of these do seem to need new turbos though
turbo's dont last forever on any car.
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lee2004_
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quote: Originally posted by Pete_vxl
Wont be going anywhere mate lol
lol, Nice
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Charlton
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Registered: 20th Mar 07
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That looks clean mate, always fancied one of these
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eddiewhiteley
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quote: Originally posted by Pete_vxl
Wont be going anywhere mate lol
some gates would definitely put of any car thieves
nice car though
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Liam
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Registered: 19th Jan 06
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Really like these! Want one after my SXi.
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deano87
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quote: Originally posted by Nic Barnes
quote: Originally posted by deano87
A lot of these do seem to need new turbos though
turbo's dont last forever on any car.
Even if the car has been treated properly? i.e. not driven hard from cold, and driven hard all of the time?
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Chris F
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Registered: 26th Dec 05
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Car Crush!
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Ste L
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Location: Manchester Drives: 106 16v Rallye
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quote: Originally posted by deano87Even if the car has been treated properly? i.e. not driven hard from cold, and driven hard all of the time?
yes, still wear out
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