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SAL

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2nd May 07 at 09:33

been looking at the above

alot recently and im finding it really hard to chose between the two...

corsa c. GOOD POINTS

love the look, it seems to have some poke, handles well as standard

BAD POINTS

dont want a 5 door, needs to be coour coded

astra coupe GOOD POINTS

has loads of interior room, looks like a tidy car, cheap insurance

BAD POINTS

handles like a boat, no rear screen veiw...minor really

need to make a decision pretty quick as my girlfreind is due to have a baby in 2 months

any help on a decision would be greatfull

stavs

--Dave--

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2nd May 07 at 09:36

you can get a Corsa C 1.8 SRI 3-door

Nippy cars. Get the full Irmscher suspension setup thrown on it and it'll handle well.

Out of the two I'd go for the Astra though. I've owned my fair share of Corsas, (B's and C's).

Dave A

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2nd May 07 at 09:38

get a 3 door corsa c 1.8 sri (as long as its a 2004> model)

Dione J

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2nd May 07 at 09:38

quote:
Originally posted by Dave A
get a 3 door corsa c 1.8 sri (as long as its a 2004> model)

Rachel H

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2nd May 07 at 09:40

My mate just had a baby and has a Astra Coupe, err he struggles getting baby in and out.

Get a 5-door SRi.

SAL

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2nd May 07 at 09:41

quote:
Originally posted by Rachel H
My mate just had a baby and has a Astra Coupe, err he struggles getting baby in and out.

Get a 5-door SRi.

that is not a good enough reason to get a 5 door

Cupra Steve

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2nd May 07 at 09:43

Congrats on the baby. I'd say get the corsa, I love the C Sri's plus the coupe may be a bit sluggish, Could you stretch to get a 2.2 coupe or even a turbo? If so i'd get the coupe.

Rachel H

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2nd May 07 at 09:44

Get a Coupe then, lots of them about now for decent money as well.

Better all round car than the Corsa as well.

deano87

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2nd May 07 at 09:44

Corsa, purely because I like them

And a 5 door for the baby - 3 doors, babies and baby seats really do not mix.

Although Astra would have bigger boot for all the crap like push chair, and changing bag etc.

Rachel H

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2nd May 07 at 09:45

2.2 16v Coupe isn't much slower than the 1.8 16v TBH, torque wise the 2.2 has the edge but in hindsight I wish I had got a 1.8 16v TBH.

Rachel H

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2nd May 07 at 09:45

quote:
Originally posted by deano87
Although Astra would have bigger boot for all the crap like push chair, and changing bag etc.

Not the Coupe

SAL

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2nd May 07 at 09:45

quote:
Originally posted by deano87
Corsa, purely because I like them

And a 5 door for the baby - 3 doors, babies and baby seats really do not mix.

Although Astra would have bigger boot for all the crap like push chair, and changing bag etc.

deono

top idea there mate ! overlooked that bit

SAL

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2nd May 07 at 09:47

coupe 1.8 full comp £ 600

corsa full comp £640

coupe 2.0 t £ 900 full comp

MatG

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2nd May 07 at 09:47

astra coupe does not handle like a boat - have you driven one? Standard suspension is ok but with a set of Eibachs they handle very well indeed for a little amount of money and without losing too much comfort.

welshdude

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2nd May 07 at 09:47

As already stated above, a standard Astra doesn't handle that well but it did handle better than my lowered Corsa B.

Go for the coupe and if you can get one of the special editions like I've got (SE2). They come with an alcanata interior and 17" alloys as standard

Cupra Steve

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2nd May 07 at 09:50

quote:
Originally posted by Stavs
coupe 1.8 full comp £ 600

corsa full comp £640

coupe 2.0 t £ 900 full comp

get a turbo coupe then. Whats your budget to spend on the car?

SAL

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2nd May 07 at 10:05

corsa c £7000

astra £8000

Dave A

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2nd May 07 at 10:07

astra coupe turbo for that money

far better than the corsa and astra 1.8

then again, I would probably buy neither and get an ibiza turbo

Cupra Steve

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2nd May 07 at 10:28

There is alot better options for £8000 than an astra coupe imo.

Corsa_1800_SRi

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2nd May 07 at 10:45

quote:
Originally posted by Dave A
get a 3 door corsa c 1.8 sri (as long as its a 2004> model)

Agree totally

Jules

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2nd May 07 at 11:29

quote:
Originally posted by Stavs
been looking at the above alot recently and im finding it really hard to chose between the two...

corsa c. GOOD POINTS

love the look, it seems to have some poke, handles well as standard

BAD POINTS

dont want a 5 door, needs to be coour coded

astra coupe GOOD POINTS

has loads of interior room, looks like a tidy car, cheap insurance

BAD POINTS

handles like a boat, no rear screen veiw...minor really

need to make a decision pretty quick as my girlfreind is due to have a baby in 2 months

any help on a decision would be greatfull

stavs

I have no problem seeing out the rear window of my coupe and I'm only 5'5" or so!

I doubt it's ideal for a kid though, the guy I bought mine off was selling it because his missus was having a kid so I'd look for a more little person friendly 4/5 door car than a G Coupe - how about a late model Vectra GSi?

Rachel H

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2nd May 07 at 11:39

Yes, can get very decent GSi Vectras for good money, and they have good specs as well.

SAL

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2nd May 07 at 12:13

im not buying into a car that just suits a baby tbh, i do want to have my own uses aswell, like what i use the corsa for etc.

not keen on owning a vectra as they loose value as soon as you turn the key