SetH
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Registered: 15th Jul 01
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Specifically the Corsa?
Was a lot of hype about it last time I left the site, just wondered how many people took the plunge and went out and bought one?
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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Ollie, Rcoughtrie?
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SetH
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Registered: 15th Jul 01
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Is that it? are they too expensive then for your average corsa driver?
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Whittie
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Registered: 11th Aug 06
Location: North Wales Drives: BMW, Corsa & Fiat
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They're still around 10k to be fair... you can pick up an m3 for that. Corsa or m3? 
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willay
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That slal good Whittie until you come to a service 
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Whittie
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Registered: 11th Aug 06
Location: North Wales Drives: BMW, Corsa & Fiat
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Service it yourself tbh
As for tyres, make friends with somebody at BMW who can get some decent discount.
Sorted. 
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willay
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Colin
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quote:
Originally posted by willay
That slal good Whittie until you come to a service
Mine cost less than a corsa to service 
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willay
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yes but it could of cost you your life
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AdamF
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Location: Bexhill, East Sussex
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i had one of the first in june 2007 for 8 weeks but had to sell it as the mrs was pregnant
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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my last service was £700
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Stu_22
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Registered: 25th Mar 02
Location: Luton
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I have one, but also kept my B
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Colin
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quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
my last service was £700
Mines stung me:
Paint - £300
Tyres - £250
Small Service - £150
Large Service £967
Parking sensors - £400
Springs - £320
Thats in 6-7 months, you know which ive paid & which ive had paid for me though!!
[Edited on 12-11-2009 by Colin]
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Tomnova16
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Registered: 21st Jan 06
Location: Gerrards Cross Drives: Porsche 911
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i just pay for parts at trade price, all the labour is free as my mrs dad owns an independant bmw garage(where jambo goes)
two coils went last wednesday night and by 9.00 am i had six new ones fitted
my tyres were £440 though
my coil spring cost me about £40 fitted
if i didnt get it all done cheap then would be quite a large sum though
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
Located in Chalfont st Peter
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Colin
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I paid for the paint, tyres & small service, other 3 (more expensive bills) were covered by the warranty or the dealers.
I wouldnt be best pleased paying for that lot out my own pocket though after just 6 months....cars not even that old!!
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Colin
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Did you go for Pilot Sports again Tom? I meant to report back that the Kumho's are excellent. Very very good infact i'll be getting them again!!
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Tomnova16
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Registered: 21st Jan 06
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thats not too bad then, can get pricy though
i got conti m3's again, im sad like that, like them all matching
[Edited on 12-11-2009 by Tomnova16]
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
Located in Chalfont st Peter
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Ojc
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Registered: 14th Nov 00
Location: Reading: Drives : Clio 197
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Yeah, traded original Astra in for it.
Good cars, very chuckable but don't feel as solid or as grownup as the Astra.
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connollygt30
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quote:
Originally posted by SetH
Is that it? are they too expensive then for your average corsa driver?
What kind of shit comment is that??? 
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A2H GO
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Location: Stoke
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I was on the verge then backed out(almost when it was too late) as i was scared of depreciation costs over then next 2-3 years. Bought a Mini instead.
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big eck
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Location: Tullibody. Drives - Audi B8 S4 & Fiesta Zetec-S
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quote:
Originally posted by connollygt30
quote:
Originally posted by SetH
Is that it? are they too expensive then for your average corsa driver?
What kind of shit comment is that???
Its a fair one, the VXR still costs £10k+ to buy then insurance on top
Compare that to a 1.6 sport or gsi and you can see a massive difference
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connollygt30
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I drive a 1.6 sport through choice so it isnt too expensive for this 'average' corsa driver
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big eck
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Well good for you but most of the lads on here want a nice cheap car for there first motor and the corsa B/C fits the bill nicely. The corsa VXR doesnt.
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connollygt30
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Im not disputing that just thought the comment was a bit harsh
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andys sxi
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isnt there somebody called rob on here thats got a vxr i dont know if he uses the site as much now but im pretty sure he had a nice black corsa b
April 08 feature car
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