Danny P
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Alright folks,
Decided its about time I start saving for a house, so that means my Lupo GTi has to go  for something a bit less harsh on the old wallet, and spotted a nice Corsa C, 1.4 SRi earlier today for sale which would suit the bill perfectly, so just after a bit of info really if anyone has got/had one?
One im looking at is the one that came with the 16" Alloys, Spoiler etc. I had a 1.2 SXi Corsa C before the Lupo so I know there decently built cars, and nice to drive, im more after running costs, insurance, performance.
Anyone that can help, it would be appreciated 
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taylorboosh
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Registered: 3rd Apr 07
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i had 1, cheap insurance, nice cars, good to mod. all rounder really
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deano87
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I'd say they'd be plenty quick enough, and the 1.4 is about £100 more on insurance, than by B 12v, so will be good 
May be consider a 1.3CDTI SXi+ though. £35 tax per year, excellent fuel economy if you're doing miles. And iirc, it has slightly less BHP, but more torque
Just looked on Parkers as I was curious. 1.4 SRi is 92 lb-ft of torque, 1.3 CDTi is 125
SXi+ gets leather and other such lovely bits as well
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AndyKent
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Depends how much you've got to spend - cheapest 1.3 SXi+ on autotrader is £6k, 1.4 SRi can be had for less than half that.
1.4 will be quicker too. Think the official performance figures (0-60, mpg, top speed) are much the same as the 1.2, but more torque will help in-gear times.
Don't think there's much difference between the 1.2 and 1.4 insurance either - certainly if you are over 20.
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SAL
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Good for shopping tbh.
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Nick-S
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
May be consider a 1.3CDTI SXi+ though. £35 tax per year,
i dint pay that much  i payed 115 a year
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deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
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quote:
Originally posted by GSi_16v
quote:
Originally posted by deano87
May be consider a 1.3CDTI SXi+ though. £35 tax per year,
i dint pay that much i payed 115 a year
*shrugs* pretty sure jr said it's £35.
Just found this:
http://www.whatcar.co.uk/news-article.aspx?NA=224982
And Corsa C 1.3 CDTi is a Band B
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Rob H
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I had a 2003 52 plate 1.4 SRi. Was a good little car, but was pretty heavy on fuel IMO - got anywhere between 32-39mpg, ranging between sat in M6 traffic, and cruising on A roads for long distances at about 50-60mph. I'd imagine your Lupo will be better on fuel because of the 6 gears (So i'm led to believe), and slightly lighter.
I can't see where there will be any significant cost savings in changing To be honest?
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richc
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Registered: 24th Mar 07
Location: Ilkeston
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
I'd say they'd be plenty quick enough, and the 1.4 is about £100 more on insurance, than by B 12v, so will be good
May be consider a 1.3CDTI SXi+ though. £35 tax per year, excellent fuel economy if you're doing miles. And iirc, it has slightly less BHP, but more torque
Just looked on Parkers as I was curious. 1.4 SRi is 92 lb-ft of torque, 1.3 CDTi is 125
SXi+ gets leather and other such lovely bits as well
You ever drove the 1.3 cdti though with 4 people in the car! Put your foot down and its like the throttle isnt connected to the engine. Dont give a toss if it has more torque, the 1.4 does actually make a slight movement when you put your foot down at national limit!
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John
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Registered: 30th Jun 03
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1.3 cdto gets good gains from a tuning box, only 100 quid and takes 2 minutes to take on and off.
1.3 is a good little engine, won't be breaking any speed records but neither will the 1.4.
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richc
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Registered: 24th Mar 07
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And you do pay £35 a year tax, my mate had a 05 reg sxi (is in car heaven now.....it was it first car and he isnt the most clued up  )
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Mark.W
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how about the 1.7cdti corsa c sri?thats what im currently thinking about for my next car but not sure what to do yet.
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