neil h
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Originally posted by stan_the_man
You are aware that in KM/H yes?
Was just gonna say that dammit.
So its only doing approx' 110mph(ish) 
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Mark.W
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Originally posted by neil h
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Originally posted by stan_the_man
You are aware that in KM/H yes?
Was just gonna say that dammit.
So its only doing approx' 110mph(ish)
still looks pretty nippy thou doesnt it 
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mattk
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compared to a 1.2 yes 
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Mark.W
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they must be pretty rare the 1.7CDTi SRI as there is only 1 on ebay and non on autotrader 
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Andrew
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I had a 1.7CDTi off on the way to PVS The lad was not amused
Gave my shit about not booting my car as i'll run out of fuel. He was the one stopping on the way home for fuel I still had fuel for a couple of days after 
I loved that little car
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Mark.W
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Originally posted by Andrew
I had a 1.7CDTi off on the way to PVS The lad was not amused
Gave my shit about not booting my car as i'll run out of fuel. He was the one stopping on the way home for fuel I still had fuel for a couple of days after
I loved that little car
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205tom
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gsi_16v has one on here,hes prolly a good one to talk to but just dont get too close if you kno what i mean
[Edited on 28-12-2007 by 205tom]
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Mark.W
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lol cheers tom might give him a shout
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cunningham
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what do you want to know about the 1.4 sri?
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Mark.W
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Originally posted by cunningham
what do you want to know about the 1.4 sri?
just peoples thoughts and advice on them as i will be looking for something nippy with good mpg.
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cunningham
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i would have a 1.7dti sri
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Mark.W
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Originally posted by cunningham
i would have a 1.7dti sri
have you ever drove one mate?
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Nick-S
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Originally posted by 205tom
gsi_16v has one on here,hes prolly a good one to talk to but just dont get too close if you kno what i mean
[Edited on 28-12-2007 by 205tom]
fucking fag tom!!!
got your u2u 
i love my 1.7 cdti, very torquey and quite pokey in standerd form,(mine isnt standerd tho ) about 56 to the gallon and not much less when your giveing it death
ill not lie tho, its realy isnt the most exciting thing to drive, but then again if u want excitemnt your looking at the wrong kind of car.
on the hole tho its a very good car, id recomend them to any 1
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mattk
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Originally posted by GSi_16v
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Originally posted by 205tom
gsi_16v has one on here,hes prolly a good one to talk to but just dont get too close if you kno what i mean
[Edited on 28-12-2007 by 205tom]
fucking fag tom!!!
on the hole tho its a very good car, id recomend them to any 1
Hes talking holes too
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Nick-S
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Mark.W
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Originally posted by GSi_16v
do you think it will be a good step up from a 1.2 8v corsa b tho?because i wouldnt really call the corsa b an excitement to drive if you know what i mean im looking for something that is nippy when i need that lil bit xtra and want it to be good on fuel as the other 1.6 16v vauxhalls may be a bit thirsty for what im needing as i only do short journeys and i use up more petrol that way.
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Nick-S
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tbh compared to a 1.2 8v its goin to feel fucking fast
if that what your after it sounds perfect, they arnt exactly goin for cheep tho when you find 1 tho
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Mark.W
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yeah iv noticed that mate about the price but i think it will still be worth it in the long run.
is the engines very quiet or do they sound like tractors lol
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richc
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Originally posted by wooly101uk
Has anyone drove one or owned one?
Just because i will be looking for a a new car next year because im getting sick of driving a slow 1.2 corsa b and i will be looking for a nippy vauxhall.i have been looking on the internet at the astra mk4 1.6 16v but not sure if they will be a bit thirsty becasue i only travel 3miles to work and 3 miles back and smaller journeys uses up more petrol so now iv also been looking on the net at the corsa c 1.4sri and the 1.4 twinports so if anyone can give me any advice and thoughts on what to get i would really appreciate it 
[Edited on 28-12-2007 by wooly101uk]
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Your right, on smaller stop start journeys you will use more fuel than a steady 60mph run, but you are only doing stupidly low milage so it doesnt make a difference!
Mate, if you do a 6mile round trip, you are talking about 5 quid in the astra
Re think mate. You could have a vectra V6 and still have change out of £10 a week
The diesel costs about £1.5k more on average than the 1.4 petrol. Dont bother with the milage you do!
[Edited on 29-12-2007 by richc]
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Mark.W
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so what would you suggest richc?
[Edited on 29-12-2007 by wooly101uk]
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AndyKent
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I've got the 1.2 16v, was going to have the 1.4 but changed my mind last minute.........feels just about as nippy to drive as the 1.4 and noticably quicker than the old 8v's.
Still get 40mpg too
[Edited on 29-12-2007 by aPk]
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Mark.W
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Originally posted by aPk
I've got the 1.2 16v, was going to have the 1.4 but changed my mind last minute.........feels just about as nippy to drive as the 1.4 and noticably quicker than the old 8v's.
Still get 40mpg too
[Edited on 29-12-2007 by aPk]
but how many miles a day would you approx do?
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AndyKent
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About 25 most days there and back.....
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richc
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Originally posted by wooly101uk
so what would you suggest richc?
[Edited on 29-12-2007 by wooly101uk]
It is really up to you. Any 1.4, 1.6 wont break the bank with the short milage you do!
The 1.4 petrol sri is a smart car, i know a lad with a 05 reg one in black with 40% tint and it is very smart.
If your comming from a 8v B, you will find the 1.2 sxi punchy enough. I find it nippy for the size of it, when i have a go in my mates 05 reg comming from my 1.4 sport
Think about how many miles you do a week. Then figure how much mpg you will do (take 4 or 5 mpg on the recommended combined cycle to be safe), and how much the gallons will cost you in £££££. Then estimate how long you will have it. work out fuel over that time, and insurance and add the tax etc and see what figure you get. Do this with the 1.4 sri (for example) then do it with the diesel. Include buying price of course, and try and get one with same sort of milage and age.
Spend a little time and it will pay
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Mark.W
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Cheers richc
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