mikenoncorsa
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Right then, 99% sure i'm getting a VXR, just not sure which one. Can afford Astra or Corsa (both used). I'm swaying towards corsa because of it being cheaper to run, insure, look after. Having looked at figures, an Astra is do-able but it would stretch me, Corsa would be easy for me. What do you reckon?
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l15ter
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both really nice cars, but if the astra is going to be a push running then go for a corsa if it meets your needs
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deano87
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If the Astra VXR is out of budget in every sense but you can afford the Corsa VXR no problem, then go for that. You'll have loads of fun in it still.
But look at other cars in the class i.e. Clio equivalent.
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Corsa_Scotty
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Astra without a doubt corsa is just a chavs wet dream 
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mikenoncorsa
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quote:
Originally posted by Corsa_Scotty
Astra without a doubt corsa is just a chavs wet dream
Chavs wet dream.............Citroen C2: Mods done: 3" Round Backbox,cituning smoked rear lights
Mods Planned:17" Dezent Motion Alloys,BMW M3 E46 Replica mirrors,Cituning spring set,Black front Grille, Black Angel eyes,Smoked Side repeators 
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l15ter
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Originally posted by Corsa_Scotty
corsa is just a chavs wet dream
care to explain muppet?
but as deano87 explained it all really
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mikenoncorsa
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Originally posted by deano87
If the Astra VXR is out of budget in every sense but you can afford the Corsa VXR no problem, then go for that. You'll have loads of fun in it still.
But look at other cars in the class i.e. Clio equivalent.
I've looked but i work at a Vauxhall dealership so can get a good deal and its cheaper service, parts, etc etc which is why i'm looking at either VXR
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Corsa_Scotty
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imo obviously, oh here we go with the personal insults 
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l15ter
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mikenoncorsa can you afford to buy,run and repair the astra without leaving yourself shot of cash each month?
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K2 GTi
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My little bro just got a corsa vxr.... Its beautiful, not that i'm jealous or anything 
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deano87
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Originally posted by mikenoncorsa
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Originally posted by deano87
If the Astra VXR is out of budget in every sense but you can afford the Corsa VXR no problem, then go for that. You'll have loads of fun in it still.
But look at other cars in the class i.e. Clio equivalent.
I've looked but i work at a Vauxhall dealership so can get a good deal and its cheaper service, parts, etc etc which is why i'm looking at either VXR
Corsa it is then 
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mikenoncorsa
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Yeah, the more i think/talk about it, the more obvious it seems. My boss is lending me her demo so i can see how i get on with the Corsa over the weekend
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corsa-sxi
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astra, pick them up for 12k
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Mark.W
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corsa vxr FTW
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Corsa_Scotty
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Can definately recommend the astra to anyone but its not very good if you have to drive it every day with petrol costs
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mikenoncorsa
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Originally posted by Corsa_Scotty
Can definately recommend the astra to anyone but its not very good if you have to drive it every day with petrol costs
Thats the thing with the astra, its more expensive to buy, run, insure. I could afford it but it'd be tight. I'm not fussed on speed as i have anR6 for that kind of thing. It makes sense working at Vauxhall to use my discounts to my advantage.
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l15ter
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corsa_scotty stay out of it, every car to you is a chavs wet dream
any how mikenoncorsa do you do a lot driving over the year?
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l15ter
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oh mikenoncorsa you have r6, should of said lol, then go for the corsa vxr
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davieslim
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what about the new corsa sri? lover insurance lacking the vxr looks but a detuned version of the same engine, maybe cheaper to buy that new then a second hand vxr?
david
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mikenoncorsa
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Umm, do 12-15k probably. 15 mile each way to work a day then an extra if i'm out and about
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Corsa_Scotty
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No l15ter i wont stay out of it! I should know what a fucking Astra VXR is like to live with day in day out my dad owns one and it aint cheap to run at all As for the corsa on the other hand it may be a good little car etc but the amount of chavs that come in to work and wank over it is unbelieveable tbh
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mikenoncorsa
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Originally posted by davieslim
what about the new corsa sri? lover insurance lacking the vxr looks but a detuned version of the same engine, maybe cheaper to buy that new then a second hand vxr?
david
Not a bad option actually, didn't think of that. Dunno how diff it'd be to my ST tho which is what i'd be getting rid of. Will look into partners package tomo tho defintely
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l15ter
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Originally posted by Corsa_Scotty
No l15ter i wont stay out of it! I should know what a fucking Astra VXR is like to live with day in day out my dad owns one and it aint cheap to run at all As for the corsa on the other hand it may be a good little car etc but the amount of chavs that come in to work and wank over it is unbelieveable tbh
but its not you that runs a vxr astra,its your dad, money dnt come out of your pocket...but im sorry you chat shit about cars, what you pretty much said is dnt buy a corsa as chavs love it, thats a good reason not to buy a car
btw think you need to read, the guy works at vauxhall, he must notice all the little chavs wanking over the vxr corsas
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Pete_vxl
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corsa vxr is awesome fun, my brother has one and they are nippy wee cars. outrun a cupra/audi 1.8 turbo. the only thing i dotn like about my brothers is in standard form it just sounds like a normal car when you are going fast.
and what corsa_scotty says is wank, both corsa and astra look ''chavvy'' but who cares, if he wanted something sensible he would go german and boring. overall the corsa is a fun little car with bags of power for what it is and you will have a perminent smile on your face, as for the astra im not sure as ive never driven one..
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mikenoncorsa
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I don't often see it tbh, must be a scottish thing??
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