Mark.W
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I dont want to be getting any lower than 30mpg tbh,i think thats about what im getting out my 1.6 but even less round the doors 
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Daveskater
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Registered: 29th Apr 08
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Tbh I've found the C a nice upgrade from the B, feels much more modern and more of a "proper car" if you know what I mean. Not an old cheap runabout. No offence to anyone  
It's taken a couple of months for me to get the economy really dialled in, but 300 miles is a personal best - it seems to go up with every tank Not yet gotten below 30mpg though, unless you count the initial "look how awesome it is when I plant it" novelty 
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
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deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
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Don't believe everything you read - Punto has been 38mpg - 41mph, no matter how driven. Book is 47mpg.
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Daveskater
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Book MPG for mine is 36 according to Parkers.
31.6 isn't that far off  Could get it a lot better but get the urge to floor it at the weekends a bit too frequently to get 36 out of it
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
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AndyCorsaSport
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quote:
Originally posted by wooly101uk
Yes Andy MK5 astra was what crossed my mind 1st but would have to be the 5dr with the xp kit.
What they like as an all round car?
Id have to agree, i prefer the 5dr over the 2dr myself, dont know why, just something about them, same as 1 series BMW, 5 door is nicer imo.
Ive driven a few of them, really nice to drive. Comfy, handle quite good for a Vaux.
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harrisp
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Registered: 15th Dec 07
Location: Derbyshire
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Why does it have to be vauxhall, could get a nice e46 318 for that money, a nice clio 172/182 as much as I like vauxhalls I would look else where aswell.
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Steve
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fabia vrs
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Steve
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ibiza fr
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Daveskater
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quote:
Originally posted in wooly101uk's signature
Vauxhall Passion & Pride
If Its Not A Vauxhall Im Not Interested
Just seen this part
quote:
Originally posted in wooly101uk's signature
BRAND NEW 16" SOFTSTARS FOR SALE U2U ME FOR DETAILS
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
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AndyCorsaSport
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Agree with Harris tbh. Could get a lot of other cars, Fabia VRs like Steve said, Mk5 Golf tdi etc.
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LeeM
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quote:
Originally posted by Daveskater
Book MPG for mine is 36 according to Parkers.
31.6 isn't that far off Could get it a lot better but get the urge to floor it at the weekends a bit too frequently to get 36 out of it
fuckin hell, i get 25-30 around town, and mines the 1.4 
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Daveskater
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Registered: 29th Apr 08
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Woah
All the cyclists that have appeared recently that have to be overtaken all the time haven't exactly helped fuel consumption
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
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Mark.W
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Registered: 3rd Jan 07
Location: County Durham
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Really like the seat leons,ibizas, vw golfs but just cant see myself in one.
Love my vauxhalls 
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LeeM
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Registered: 26th Sep 05
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quote:
Originally posted by Daveskater
Woah
All the cyclists that have appeared recently that have to be overtaken all the time haven't exactly helped fuel consumption
i think my coolant temp sensors knackered, and i have a slight air leak on the back of my master cylinder. doesnt help
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harrisp
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quote:
Originally posted by wooly101uk
Really like the seat leons,ibizas, vw golfs but just cant see myself in one.
Love my vauxhalls
Maybe you should test drive something else....you never know, maybe you will like it.
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LeeM
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quote:
Originally posted by harrisp
quote:
Originally posted by wooly101uk
Really like the seat leons,ibizas, vw golfs but just cant see myself in one.
Love my vauxhalls
Maybe you should test drive something else....you never know, maybe you will like it.
agreed, i never thought id buy anything that wasnt french when i had my saxo, then when it was written off i was given a corsa d hire car. went straight for a vaux once i got my payout
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AndyCorsaSport
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quote:
Originally posted by wooly101uk
Really like the seat leons,ibizas, vw golfs but just cant see myself in one.
Love my vauxhalls
I couldnt see myself on one either tbh, but i know it would make sence, had 8 Vauxhalls in 4 years now, think i should move on tbh.
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Mieran
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Registered: 28th Jan 08
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
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astra mk5 diesel
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gez bay
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Registered: 14th Feb 08
Location: South Wales drives: Vxr
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havea a look at the corsa D sri turbo, my bro has got a corsa vxr and he gets 38mpg when its driven tidy. But stumps down to 7mpg when you give it some shit.
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Mark.W
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Registered: 3rd Jan 07
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I did consider the corsa D 1.7 cdti but if you go on the corsa D website and see all the problems people are having with them has put me off one now.
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gez bay
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You know how i feel. Have you been on cliosport.net and seen how many pages of faults and problems there are touch wood, mines been ok tho
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belton
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Astra Gsi?? They just look like such a satisfying car if you see what I mean. And for 7k I'm sure you could get a really good one
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Drift_Erm
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Registered: 29th Mar 10
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Corsa C 1.8 SRi if you want a quick vauxhall, thats sporty and fuel economic,
My mates ones only got a decat, 4-2-1 and induction kit, his is runnin 158bhp which is quick in a corsa c yet when driven sensibly it seemed pretty decent on petrol
or a D Sri 1.6 Turbo! they too are quick, my mates only has pre cat and its 174bhp.... does spank petrol though! and whether you'd pick one up thats decent for 7k, I dunno
[Edited on 29-04-2010 by Drift_Erm]
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3CorsaMeal
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Get some boring corsa or astra diesel mate, yeah they are sporty!!!! also no one will give a shit when they see it.
Fiat coupe turbo imo, use the change for insurance
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Mark.W
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Registered: 3rd Jan 07
Location: County Durham
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quote:
Originally posted by gez bay
You know how i feel. Have you been on cliosport.net and seen how many pages of faults and problems there are touch wood, mines been ok tho
Those clio sports are damn quick lyk,i got raped by one he other morning on the way to work,i didnt expect to beat it but the way it took off was bloody fast.
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