16V_1600
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Registered: 7th Oct 07
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Hi guys 
Sorry if this isn't the right place for this post  but here goes....
new to the site just been having a brouse round and decided to register. Used to own a 293 @ the hubs MR2 Turbo but fancied a normal car with better mpg and low on insurance.
Looked at loads of cars then found a 1999 3 door 1.7 Corsa Diesel with a years tax and test immaculate inside and out, full Vauxhall service history and a months warranty on parts and labour for £1500. Not too bad really.
Here she is anyway, bog standard already changed a few parts -
- fitted a Kenwood CD player
- Chrome gear lever surround
- Changed the clocks for ones with the rev counter.
- Debadged the tailgate
Looking at lowering it 40mm all round with some black 15"s and a momo steering wheel and that's it.
I have realised you need arms like popeye without the power steering lol.
What do you think?
Cheers,
Craig
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Hoddo
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Registered: 7th Nov 06
Location: Wallisdown, Bournemouth
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looks in good condition, maybe source a rear spoiler and colourcode the bumpers?
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16V_1600
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quote:
Originally posted by Hoddo
looks in good condition, maybe source a rear spoiler and colourcode the bumpers?
Cheers, yeah there is a silver 1.2 SXi in the scrappie near me with colour coded bumpers, rear spoiler and mirrors. Was well tempted but not enough funds 
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shaunmods
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Registered: 12th Mar 07
Location: Glascote, Staffordshire
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Looks like a good base for a project mate. Keep us updated with the progress 
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Mike
Organiser: North West and North Wales
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Registered: 20th May 06
Location: nr. Skipton, North Yorkshire
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Welcome mate
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Haimsey
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Registered: 8th May 05
Location: Nottingham Drives: Corsa B
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heya
Looks a good tidy car
Marcy Marc
White Sport Progress Thread
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Toby
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Registered: 29th Nov 05
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get ready to replace all your wheel bearings, car looks tidy thoug but why the fuck did you get rid of a mr2 turbo for that, if you needed cheap insurance get a slower car but not a fucking disel corsa
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16V_1600
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Thanks for the welcomes n comments
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16V_1600
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quote:
Originally posted by CorsaB4ever
get ready to replace all your wheel bearings, car looks tidy thoug but why the fuck did you get rid of a mr2 turbo for that, if you needed cheap insurance get a slower car but not a fucking disel corsa
I didn't "get rid" of my MR2 turbo for this, I sold my MR2 bought this and paid off £1500 off a credit card, saved £800 on insurance and saved on fuel. 55 mpg seems a shitload better than 25-30.
I looked at about 15 cars that were all sold, got bored with looking saw this on a forecort with full VSH as mentioned above so I bought it.
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FruitBooTeR
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Registered: 18th Jan 07
Location: Wolverhampton Drives: S15
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welcome
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16V_1600
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quote:
Originally posted by FruitBooTeR
welcome
Cheers
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MALTBY
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