Dean_W
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Registered: 13th Dec 05
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Having done about 300 miles, it's time for a verdict........
Engine - Seems to be nice and tight, which makes a difference from the XE, not the quickest thing on 4 wheels, but quick enough. I give it a hoofing the other day, and it hit 110 quite easily, with a bit in the revs left over. Fuel consumption is good aswell. It's a very quiet engine, and you can tell it's hardly used the revs previously.
Gearbox - Only thing i can say about the box is wow. Really, really nice to use, short throw and tight. Maybe an oil change is needed. It's fun to throw through the box without using a lot of revs. 3rd gear is a bit pants though, seems the ratio is a bit to cock.
Handling - Superb handling, far superior to a standard corsa. Fun to chuck round roundabouts and back lanes. Only thing is it sometimes feels a bit light, but planted at the same time. Bit wierd to get used to 
Interior - Not bad, but not the best. Seats are a little uncomfy. Plus the way i sit i can't see the top of the clocks, need to sit back a bit more.
Overall, very happy with it. Fun little car 
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cesil
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Registered: 20th Aug 06
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im on the lookout for one of these mate cant find one within 30ish miles to me tho! how much did you pay if you dont mind me askin n what year is it? want the imperial blue colour. gaz
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Ricky352
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Registered: 6th Apr 07
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nice one, how was insurance compared to the red top?
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Jenko_Sport
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Registered: 25th May 06
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Is it a mk4 zetec-s your refuring to?
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Dean_W
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Registered: 13th Dec 05
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It's a mark 5. Paid 3K from a trader, 2000 on an X plate, 55,000 miles. 2 owners.
Insurance is half of a red top.
[Edited on 13-11-2007 by Dean_W]
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Steve
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you've just come from a corsa, how can you expect to give it a bad review really
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cesil
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Registered: 20th Aug 06
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just got to wait for the right time for one to come up! got bout the same budget as youve spent so should get a decent one
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Dean_W
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I ended up driving to Bristol to see a supposed 'minter'
It was a fokin nail. Went all the way back up to Sheffield and snapped it up.
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JM_16v
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Registered: 17th Oct 05
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quote:
Originally posted by Steve
you've just come from a corsa, how can you expect to give it a bad review really
sush
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Jenko_Sport
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Registered: 25th May 06
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Ah yes sorry mk5
I also own one.
Ive found that they handle well out of the box but steering is far to light, have to be quite carefull in the wet.
Ive had 130 on the clocks in mine but i was proberbly doing more along the lines of 110 but i dont know how acturate the clock is that far round.
Not bad cars all in all but all overcompensated and smooth for my liking, cant wait to get my corsa back
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Dean_W
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after bouncing about in a lowered car for 2 years, i'm quite happy with the smoothness tbh
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Jenko_Sport
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I dont mean just the ride, power delivery and everything.
I think im just more of a purist and it just isnt as raw as i want
I think its going at the end of the month anyway.
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Dean_W
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Ahh.....i get you now.
Yeah, they are smooth. I can see where your coming from.
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Jas
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You got lucky steve 
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Jenko_Sport
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I think with a few niced little trick bits they would be an awsome car
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Dean_W
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It's red, so i've been looking at a set of pro race 1.2's in black.
And some springs, that'll do then I reckon.
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deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
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Sounds good - I loved the greabox in my missus' 1.4 16v Fiesta, clutch is very short as well compared to a Corsa.
Hers hit 110mph (on the clocks, on a private road) quite easily, I would have thought the Zetec S would do more tbh.
Keep an eye on that oil
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Jenko_Sport
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Mines an imperial blue one
When i way planning a few mods on mine i was going to get some escoss wheels sprayed white, coilovers, poly bushed and full system and decat.
Aparently the respond quite well to de-cats
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Dean_W
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Registered: 13th Dec 05
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
Keep an eye on that oil
So I believe. I checked it yesterday, and it was half on the indicator.
I'll check again in a week and see how shes going.
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deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
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Weekly is the max I'd be checking mine. May be twice per week. Will save a whole lot of hassle.
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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i love my mk6 zs, so good 2 throw round corners and power isnt 2 bad either, although the 3rd gear acceleration is a bit crap. Hit 125 and was scared 2 go more lol, cant wait to upgrade to an st though.
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Jas
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Registered: 13th Oct 04
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Nice cars meant to handle well but its a shame that theyre a bit on the slug side
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Jenko_Sport
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Also theres nothing in it between the mk5 and mk6 zs's
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IvIarkgraham
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quote:
Originally posted by Dean_W
It's red, so i've been looking at a set of pro race 1.2's in black.
And some springs, that'll do then I reckon.
why bother you have a corsa for trashing about
why not keep the fez bomb as a smooth daily driver
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Dean_W
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quote:
Originally posted by IvIarkgraham
why bother you have a corsa for trashing about
why not keep the fez bomb as a smooth daily driver
Can't afford to run 2 cars. Plus i've fell out with the corsa, not my mate anymore.
Need something cheaper to run and insure. And something more reliable.
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