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Pete_vxl
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Registered: 24th Nov 06
Location: Lochgelly, Fife
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2nd Jan 09 at 22:28   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Looked at several options since I've sold my old sport just want to know what they are like to live with. Mpg? Tax? Common faults, things to lookout for etc

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Adge
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Registered: 28th Aug 04
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2nd Jan 09 at 22:29   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
i had a 2.0xe for a few weeks, bt had to sell because it was just tempting to screw it everywhere, Felt like the car didnt wana drive below 30!
loved it tho but i just cudnt risk it
sand-eel
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Registered: 15th Mar 07
Location: carluke/braidwood--IRNBRULAND
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2nd Jan 09 at 22:29   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
mine went with another corsa and had an affair with a c20let
redtop corsa
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Registered: 13th Jul 08
Location: west midlands
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2nd Jan 09 at 22:37   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
i agree with adge very tempting to put ya foot to the floor every time u go out
Daniel_Corsa
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Registered: 21st Apr 04
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2nd Jan 09 at 22:53   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Perfect for daily driving mine got used every day to work and back!

Its only ever as fast as you drive it, you don't have to go flat out everywhere, but its got enough power to give you a big grin when you do!

Happily sit in any 30 / 40 / 50 / 60 zone of cruise them M'Way at 70 if you want it to!

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Ian W
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2nd Jan 09 at 22:56   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Daniel_Corsa
Perfect for daily driving mine got used every day to work and back!

Its only ever as fast as you drive it, you don't have to go flat out everywhere, but its got enough power to give you a big grin when you do!

Happily sit in any 30 / 40 / 50 / 60 zone of cruise them M'Way at 70 if you want it to!


Sums it up nicely
Mark.W
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2nd Jan 09 at 22:58   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
wish i had a XE
davcohen
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Registered: 1st Nov 03
Location: North London
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2nd Jan 09 at 23:07   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
found mine very very useable.

you can literally just drive it like a diesel, changing up around 2.5k and when you need the power its there

parts are very cheap for them and keep them serviced plus maybe the odd sensor here or there and thats your lot, wouldnt cost any more then a sport in terms of maintance
Adam-D
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2nd Jan 09 at 23:09   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
i found them to have poor table manners....
Andyrs1800
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The only prob with mine was that it was a bit loud, Otherwise MINT
Andyrs1800
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2nd Jan 09 at 23:11   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
ps, Mine has had the engine in for about 3 years now, The only prob i have had is that its tappy now, But thats after 3 years on the red line, its never given up ever, just need to stick some lifters in
Gazdaman
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Registered: 30th Aug 07
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2nd Jan 09 at 23:13   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
What's the mpg like?
Ian W
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2nd Jan 09 at 23:26   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Better than a 1600 Sport / GSI
Whittie
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Location: North Wales Drives: BMW, Corsa & Fiat
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2nd Jan 09 at 23:27   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I found that the mpg was better than the 1.6 sport....

I also found that my foot went down a lot more in the xe
Vaux Lad
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2nd Jan 09 at 23:43   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
There a great engine for a daily driver.
And in a light car like a corsa can get very good mpg when driven lightly.
sampayne21
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Location: Sidcup Kent Drives: BMW E46
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2nd Jan 09 at 23:47   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
i use my let as a daily runner, and is great fun to drive, jus dont take it past 150mph on a regular basis just put 6 month tax on it was over £100 tho
Corsa_Sport21
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Location: Leven, Fife. Drives : 205 GTi
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3rd Jan 09 at 07:06   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Go for it Pete.Youl love every minute of it.

However,make sure its been done decent with good shocks and the correct poundage front springs,or you will hate it.The ride on soft springs gets a bit annoying.
They are good on fuel when driven easy.However my heavier Mk3 Golf 16v with around about the same power,is MUCH better than my old XE Corsa.Just for comparison sakes.But the price of fuel the now is cheap,so go indulge in some XE love.If you dont like it,just sell it on.
davcohen
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3rd Jan 09 at 13:15   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Andyrs1800
The only prob with mine was that it was a bit loud, Otherwise MINT


guess it depends which exhaust system you go for, i went for a fairly quiet system with a very discreet tail pipe although it was a 5 door sleeper badged up as a 1.2, had endless fun in that car

are the 1.6 sports not in the same tax category as a 2.0 anyway as they are mostly pre-01, insured as a cav gsi transplant and not even that much of an insurance hike either
Pete_vxl
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Registered: 24th Nov 06
Location: Lochgelly, Fife
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3rd Jan 09 at 13:19   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I've got 1ncb and Adrian flux want £1000 tpft, is that good? Will give brentacre a call on Monday
N90ATH
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Registered: 10th Sep 03
Location: Boreham, Essex
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3rd Jan 09 at 13:19   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
love mine even in a fully strripped corsa i can live with it everyday, fast when u want it, but love the fact i can leave it in 5th and let the revs drop down to 1k, take corners and roundabouts without changing gears lol but i am lazy
Eck
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Registered: 17th Apr 06
Location: Lundin Links, Fife
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3rd Jan 09 at 13:23   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Pete_vxl
I've got 1ncb and Adrian flux want £1000 tpft, is that good? Will give brentacre a call on Monday


Sounds pretty damn good! As long as the conversion has been done correctly it'll be a brilliantly daily car. Enough oomph if you get a bit mental, but can potter along at buggerall revs and gets decent mpg. The one you're looking at in our Region is perfect
Jordan C
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Registered: 3rd Dec 07
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3rd Jan 09 at 13:52   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
The car hes lookin at is done properly and is a knowin good xe!

Pete there really good/ easy to live with! u dont need to give it stick to make it go. its never going to be as comfy as a astra or that tho. come have a shot of mine and see what u think if ur that unsure
Eck
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3rd Jan 09 at 14:03   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Take up the offer Pete! I'll drive you through! I want to see what my car would be like against Jordans XE
corsa_godfather
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Registered: 6th May 03
Location: Greenock,Scotland
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3rd Jan 09 at 14:06   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
got my first one the now.just rebuilt it when i got it to be on safe side so running in phase the now only doen 100 miles lol
Jordan C
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Registered: 3rd Dec 07
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3rd Jan 09 at 14:13   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Eck
Take up the offer Pete! I'll drive you through! I want to see what my car would be like against Jordans XE


U mean a race

Its ok i have my own privite test track

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