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corsaaa_16v

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31st May 09 at 21:17

I currently own an Astra Sporthatch diesel but think it is a bit boring to drive and maybe slightly too big for what I need it for so I am thinking about delving back into the "hot hatch" world.

I am a bit out of sync with what is out there at the moment but the two that spring to mind are the Corsa VXR and Clio 197

If you were in the market for a hot hatch and had 12k maximum to spend, what would you buy and why?

Just wanting some ideas

Cheers

[Edited on 31-05-2009 by corsaaa_16v]

Jay

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31st May 09 at 21:19

Megane 225

Liam B

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31st May 09 at 21:19

Alfa 147 GTA looks awesome, new Mito dont look half bad either!

[Edited on 31-05-2009 by flame-red]

mwg

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31st May 09 at 21:21

Mini Cooper S. Fast, good handling, looks cool, plenty of stuff you can do customise them if you wanted and as a bonus will hold its value miles better than either of the 2 you are thinking of.

SeanXE

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31st May 09 at 21:23

Corsa VXR

gez bay

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31st May 09 at 21:25

Corsa VXR in arden blue

[Edited on 31-05-2009 by gez c16b]

Colin

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31st May 09 at 21:27

Cooper S

corsaaa_16v

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31st May 09 at 21:42

megane is nice but again, a little bit too big

cooper S might be worth considering

can I pick up a facelfit version for that money?

antnee

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31st May 09 at 21:43

mk4 Ibiza cupra, with about a few grand left for mods

Colin

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31st May 09 at 21:44

Probably not get a facelift (late 2006) ive heard the SC ones are the ones to have though and the turbo one isnt as good!?

mwg

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31st May 09 at 21:56

theres the odd facelift one about for that price but not loads of them

DENHOLM666

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31st May 09 at 21:58

lotus elise?

[Edited on 31-05-2009 by DENHOLM666]

richc

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31st May 09 at 21:58

Alfa 147 gta and keep £5,000 in the bank

ash_corsa

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31st May 09 at 22:04

My mate's just bought (today) a 2005 Cooper S, 19,000 miles, 1 owner, aero kit, in graphite grey with black roof etc..

Think it was a shade under £10k from Mini main dealer, its unmarked, really nice car and i usually hate minis! lol

Theyre chucking in 5 years free servicing, 12month warranty, 12months tax, 12months mot, full tank of fuel and some new mats.
Plus theyre giving him £3,500 for his focus st170!

antnee

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31st May 09 at 22:04

quote:
Originally posted by richc
Alfa 147 gta and keep £5,000 in the bank

for fixing it

Sorry had to say it, before anyone has a go, my bro had a v6 156, which broke a lot, so I know what alfa's are like

BluKoo

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31st May 09 at 22:15

Mk1 Focus RS

PhilC

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31st May 09 at 22:17

quote:
Originally posted by antnee
mk4 Ibiza cupra, with about a few grand left for mods

Green cotton filter and a p-torque remap to start with...

Rob B

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31st May 09 at 22:24

I've had a fair few hot hatches and nothing beats my Mini, get a works too

Also check the options as the LSD option is awesome to have.

S@M

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31st May 09 at 22:32

my friends just bought an 57plate seat leon 1.6 that was about 10k

got all the sport bodykit and twin tailpipes, looks pretty smart, but its not that fast to be honest

BluKoo

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31st May 09 at 22:34

Leon Cupra R is another good one...

Jay

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31st May 09 at 22:39

If the Megane is too big then the supercharged Cooper S is where my money would be going, would have to be in Grey though.

JM_16v

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31st May 09 at 22:40

Rob would you really rate a mini over a 182?

richc

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31st May 09 at 23:54

quote:
Originally posted by antnee

quote:
Originally posted by richc
Alfa 147 gta and keep £5,000 in the bank

for fixing it

Sorry had to say it, before anyone has a go, my bro had a v6 156, which broke a lot, so I know what alfa's are like

My cousens husband (would that make him brother in law?) has a black 147 gta and it dont break!

Tbf i think the car is lucky if it covers 50 miles a week

philip2

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1st Jun 09 at 06:39

id say clio 197, handle awesome, look pretty well, and pick up new for £10.5k i think!

DizzyRebel

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1st Jun 09 at 08:05

quote:
Originally posted by JM_16v
Rob would you really rate a mini over a 182?

Yes, more potential and bmw build quality win hands down every time

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