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Author My 2 car history - what next?
Ingham
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4th Aug 09 at 20:03   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Well I have now owned two Corsas and am looking for my next car.
The first was an immaculate 1999 1.0 12v Trip with only 44k on the clock. Couple of photos:








The second was an absolutely shagged C16 GSi. Dick head here got it as an impulse buy, didn't check it over and got metaphorically raped.
Couple of photos:








Having experienced the performance and the electrics of the C16 - albeit with a slipping clutch - I quite liked it. I also liked the economy of the 3cyl but not the fact it took about 30 seconds to build up to 70 on the motorway and the poverty specification.
I guess I'm after a bit of luxury mixed with some performance but still a bit economical, what would you recommend for me?


Thank you kindly please.
daymoon
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4th Aug 09 at 20:18   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
budget, insurance?
AndyKent
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How much have you got to spend?

Diesel would seem the obvious suggestion for good economy and relatively good performance.
Ingham
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Sorry, not with it tonight had a bit too much champers.

Budget of about £2000 for the motor.
No NCB, but anything under insurance group 10 is fine for me.
Wanting another Corsa, but not really a diesel. Just an engine that when I put my foot down will respond well, but if I tickle the throttle will potter along all day long having a lickle drink from the tank.
Daveskater
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4th Aug 09 at 20:23   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
1.4 or 1.6 Sport?

Numberwang!

Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men

Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle

Look at my pictures
daymoon
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4th Aug 09 at 20:25   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
would you get 1.4 corsa C for that money?
Ingham
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I'm not a fan of the Corsa C with owning two B models now. I know what looks good on Bs, and I feel comfortable in them too. Driven a C before and it wasn't right for me even though it was a 1.8 SRi. Rapid that thing but just not for me!
Ingham
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So would a 1.4 Sport be quiet economical then? I know they have electrics and a nice interior space. Does anyone know what insurance group they are? I don't trust Parkers, have given so much false information in the past!
Pridzz
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4th Aug 09 at 20:47   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I cant fault my 1.3 Rallye 8v. 100bhp standard, Comfy to drive, Totally differnt to a corsa..Id recomend!
DizzyRebel
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4th Aug 09 at 20:51   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
1.6 sport would be a better bet, or a a tigra if you prefer the coupe style.

Performance and economy are 2 things that dont go hand in hand, you get one or the other im afraid. a 1.6 engine is still going to return 30-35mpg around town so i shouldnt fret too much.

Other options are saxo vts, 106 gti, fiesta zetec s.
Ingham
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Thank you Pridzz, I'll take that into consideration.

30-35 is the type of figure I was expecting really. I'm sure a good service would help running costs reduce slightly.

Saxos aren't my thing either, drove a couple and they didn't excite me.. plus nearly died as a passenger in a 106 with a GTi lump.

See here:
*JonnyG*
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4th Aug 09 at 20:58   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Hmmm Bora?



Nice pug.
Chris F
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4th Aug 09 at 21:02   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Nice lights

Bora imo, mates just got a 1.8t and tis very nice!
Pridzz
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4th Aug 09 at 21:03   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Meh....Was it fun in the pug tho?
Ingham
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quote:
Originally posted by Jonny Ingham
Budget of about £2000 for the motor.
Wanting another Corsa, but not really a diesel.


As above mate, wanting a Corsa. Thank you though Jonny.

And yeah Chris I know. Not my car, was a friend's. Well, ex friend's. Don't speak to the c*nt no more since he nearly killed me at 115mph.
Chris F
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4th Aug 09 at 21:05   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Jonny Ingham
quote:
Originally posted by Jonny Ingham
Budget of about £2000 for the motor.
Wanting another Corsa, but not really a diesel.


As above mate, wanting a Corsa. Thank you though Jonny.

And yeah Chris I know. Not my car, was a friend's. Well, ex friend's. Don't speak to the c*nt no more since he nearly killed me at 115mph.


I must get these shady go faster lexus lights
Ingham
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4th Aug 09 at 21:06   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Pridzz
Meh....Was it fun in the pug tho?


Being immobilised neck down in Blackburn Hospital for the night wasn't exactly fun, nor were the resulting injuries and now mental implications.


[Edited on 04-08-2009 by Jonny Ingham]
Anty
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4th Aug 09 at 23:57   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
corsa d vxr? replica??
harrisp
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quote:
Originally posted by Anty
corsa d vxr? replica??


for 2k?
*JonnyG*
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quote:
Originally posted by Jonny Ingham
quote:
Originally posted by Jonny Ingham
Budget of about £2000 for the motor.
Wanting another Corsa, but not really a diesel.


As above mate, wanting a Corsa. Thank you though Jonny.


Okay fella, , maybe a corsa b, but with full leather and 1.6 engine for power?
Tandy
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5th Aug 09 at 00:21   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
A 1.4 sport is insurance group 6. quite nippy tbf and alrite on fuel and insurance. thats what i'd go for, was my first car...shame it didnt last longer

if you need to check any other insurancegroups for cars try this link. pretty good for checking groups

http://www.parkers.co.uk/insurance/#ig=0&manu=10968&model=989
Jamie-C
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Them lexus lights always survive crashes!
ChrisBoom
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Has the insurance groups gone up or something? As when I last checked, 1.4 was group 5, and the 1.6 was group 9.

Oh, and try and get a 1.6 16v. Buy the 1.4, tune it all you want and you wont get the power of the 1.6.
BYRON
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quote:
Originally posted by Anty
corsa d vxr? replica??


Glad to see you read the criteria
Ingham
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5th Aug 09 at 10:17   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
1.6 Sport is 10E now I believe?
1.4 Sport keeps getting mentioned now, but so does a 1.6.. will take a look at both engine sizes and get a few opinions off friends with Sports.

Thanks folks.

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