Corsa VXR do i do it?

[York1366]

Been to test drive a corsa VXR today nice little motors on a 2010 plate we talking £15-16k currently got a clio sport 172 52 plate dont know if it would be worth the swap i just want something new.

[Chico999]

Not worth that kind of money mate!

I'd be for buying an older one for much cheaper

It's only a 1.6T at the end of the day

[Mr_X]

i wouldnt tbh, about as quick and looks a hole load chavy er . just my view

[York1366]

Not worth that kind of money mate!

I'd be for buying an older one for much cheaper

It's only a 1.6T at the end of the day

yeah its my sisters boyfriend who works there and can get me a bit cheaper price as hes manager but they same price a year old near enough as new.

[maddison_vts]

thats a lot of money, and you can get a lot of car with that much money too if you get something a couple of years old.

nobody can really advise you though, if you like it and want it, get it!

[ashwilson]

I love VXR's, If i had that sort off money then i would have the white version anyday!

[York1366]

I just want reliability and newish motor fed up on seeing all the dossers in 08 plates and am in a 52 plate and i earn loads more than them just fancy a change.

[York1366]

Artic white ones are limited edition then dont sell them anymore i wanted a white one lol

[Chico999]

Must say though i do really like them

They look amazing in red or white or black or blue:panic:

[ashwilson]

Artic white ones are limited edition then dont sell them anymore i wanted a white one lol

Ohhhh (N) There smart as anything lol!

If you can afford it mate then i would go for it.

If i had that type of money i wouldn't have a saxo.. I would have a nice new fresh car!

[Mr_X]

I just want reliability and newish motor fed up on seeing all the dossers in 08 plates and am in a 52 plate and i earn loads more than them just fancy a change.

are you into cars? lol

obviously not lol

[York1366]

Yeah white looks awesome.

[York1366]

are you into cars? lol

obviously not lol

how you work that out?

[Viper]

whats the difference with insurance?

I hate the steering wheel on the VXR Corsas, very in your face!

[Chico999]

are you into cars? lol

obviously not lol

Lol agreed

Its not about age mate, get what you want, not because its new and you want people to think you rich because you drive a 59 plate!

[York1366]

No i want a new car for reliability i want to not have to worrie about stuff going wrong all the time etc i just like the VXR corsa

[Chico999]

No i want a new car for reliability i want to not have to worrie about stuff going wrong all the time etc i just like the VXR corsa

Well with a new car you get so many years servicing free, and a warranty for parts.

Also no MOT for 3 years, which i think is completely daft!

Go for it mate, give me a shot when you get it :y:

[Mr_X]

how you work that out?

just buying a car so you can keep up with the jones' not for you, imo age doesnt matter its the car, also for not much more then that i got a z4m a while ago that was only a couple of years old.

edit: +1 for chico99999999999999999+, i love it when some one has a 59 reg fiesta/kia/etc and they think their cars better than yours as its newer. lol

[York1366]

Yeah definately a top choice for my new car cant get it till march 1st if i go for it due to wanting the 2010 plate.

Climate Control
6 Speed
Bluetooth
Reversing sensors
Cd Player
ABS


Pretty kitted out cars.

[x_sammie_x]

One word.....

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Chico999]

Yeah definately a top choice for my new car cant get it till march 1st if i go for it due to wanting the 2010 plate.

Climate Control
6 Speed
Bluetooth
Reversing sensors
Cd Player
ABS


Pretty kitted out cars.

Yea not bad

You paying cash for it or financing?

If its cash i'd 100% be looking at BMW/AUDI material tbh

RS4 :drool:
M3 :drool:

[dannyboy2005]

I haz followed a corsa SxR today (what ever they are).

I couldn't believe it. S for SUCKS!

Even had 2 go fast stripes from bonnet to boot. They were as wide as the car

Funny thing was, it was still badges as a 1.2 HAHAHA

[York1366]

Just remember insurance group 16 is as high as i can afford to go so if you have any other suggestions subarus and evos are out the question.

[Chico999]

But if you got a nice older (52 plate) M3 you could maybe pay off insurance for a year, and be one of the most reliable cars you could buy.

I'd never spend that much on a vauxhall

[beau_4076]

hmmmm 16k on a corsa or 15/16k on one of these-

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/m3-convertible-sat-nav-big-spec_W0QQitemZ150400413633QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutom obiles_UK?hash=item2304902fc1

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2003-03-BMW-M3-CONVERTIBLE-MANUAL-LAGUNA-SECA-BLUE_W0QQitemZ350291673997QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutom obiles_UK?hash=item518f02c38d


:y:

[beau_4076]

Just remember insurance group 16 is as high as i can afford to go so if you have any other suggestions subarus and evos are out the question.

spend a grand less and put it towards the insurance then.

[maddison_vts]

my mum got a brand new vauxhall in 08, its shit. has been in the garage to get fixed numerous times. another family member has a citroen picasso, that hasn't needed to go back once.

new doesn't mean reliability, they constantly have sensor problems and other silly issues that an older more simple car just wouldn't suffer with.

[Chico999]

hmmmm 16k on a corsa or 15/16k on one of these-

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/m3-convertible-sat-nav-big-spec_W0QQitemZ150400413633QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutom obiles_UK?hash=item2304902fc1

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2003-03-BMW-M3-CONVERTIBLE-MANUAL-LAGUNA-SECA-BLUE_W0QQitemZ350291673997QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutom obiles_UK?hash=item518f02c38d


:y:

Thank youuuuuuuu

Don't like the colour of the second one, would still have it over a VXR anyday

[dannyboy2005]

get a Mini Cooper S, John Worx Edition (I'll own one day)

SMART AS FUCK! FT. A REAR STRUT BRACE (L)

[MAS]

My mate has A Corsa Vxr in red its A cool car but not all that I have to say looks nice but he had A lot of probs with it but as long as its new u know it can keep going back to be fixed under Warranty but once the 3 yrs are up its back to the pocket! Plus as its A Vauxhall the dealers are going to have it more often in there workshop!

[Mr_X]

a corsa will depreciate faster that last years laptop.

[York1366]

Yeah but at 19 a m3 insurance would be crazy

[Mr_X]

would rather the base model.

http://www.justwaxed.co.uk/gallery/corsa_vxr/Corsa_VXR_06.jpg

all that chavvy add ons are a no for me.

[tom130691]

just buying a car so you can keep up with the jones' not for you, imo age doesnt matter its the car, also for not much more then that i got a z4m a while ago that was only a couple of years old.

edit: +1 for chico99999999999999999+, i love it when some one has a 59 reg fiesta/kia/etc and they think their cars better than yours as its newer. lol

usualy newer is better more features, safer ect
its bellends that think there car is faster that take the piss

would much rather have a 1.2 59 corsa
that a red topped B

[johnnyg_vts]

if i had 15k to spend on a car i wouldnt be looking at buying a corsa!
are you crazy?

[Viper]

edit: +1 for chico99999999999999999+, i love it when some one has a 59 reg fiesta/kia/etc and they think their cars better than yours as its newer. lol


you implying that a brand new car isn't better than a saxo?

LOL

[dannyboy2005]

would rather the base model.

http://www.justwaxed.co.uk/gallery/corsa_vxr/Corsa_VXR_06.jpg

all that chavvy add ons are a no for me.

Body kit :homme:

Triangle zoorst = ££££ :homme:

Corsa's arn't really for me. Fords otherwise :y:

[tom130691]

hmmmm 16k on a corsa or 15/16k on one of these-

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/m3-convertible-sat-nav-big-spec_W0QQitemZ150400413633QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutom obiles_UK?hash=item2304902fc1

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2003-03-BMW-M3-CONVERTIBLE-MANUAL-LAGUNA-SECA-BLUE_W0QQitemZ350291673997QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutom obiles_UK?hash=item518f02c38d


:y:

these cars are for little rich blacks n asians or drug dealers if theres a difference :homme: lol
hard top ftw

[Mr_X]

http://drivingspirit.com/storage/renault/clio/renaultsport-200-2009/renaultsport-clio-200-black.jpg

http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/R/renault/clio-renaultsport-200/03-large/09-rsport-clio-200-rs-a.jpg

FTW

[dannyboy2005]

these cars are for little rich blacks n asians or drug dealers if theres a difference :homme: lol
hard top ftw

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!
:y::y::y::y:

That was my thought.

[York1366]

I would love a M3 or a RS4 but at 19 insurance is the main issue i already have a Clio Sport 172 cup and a saxo VTS i just want something a bit newer.

[Mr_X]

you implying that a brand new car isn't better than a saxo?

LOL

I judge a car on how it drives.

[tom130691]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!
:y::y::y::y:

That was my thought.

forgot to have with massive shades on

as for the clio above has to be the one with the spoiler

[maddison_vts]

these cars are for little rich blacks n asians or drug dealers if theres a difference :homme: lol
hard top ftw


or for people with taste in cars?

[York1366]

this thread has been abused then.

[tom130691]

tbh your average white lad(up untill the age of 40ish) would look a bit silly with the top down hence hardtop ftw

[Mr_X]

http://drivingspirit.com/storage/renault/clio/renaultsport-200-2009/renaultsport-clio-200-black.jpg

http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/R/renault/clio-renaultsport-200/03-large/09-rsport-clio-200-rs-a.jpg

FTW


better on the track too.

[MAS]

If u wanna buy A new Car just get the new Astra Sri as that looks good!

[tom130691]

this thread has been abused then.

15k is alot tbh you could either get a decent car audi bwm ect
or get the a brand new car that you want have ya looked at focus st?

[Chico999]

tbh your average white lad(up untill the age of 40ish) would look a bit silly with the top down hence hardtop ftw

Wtf whys that?

Defo hard top though, but don't see what you mean by that

It's people that put their top down when it's freezing ASWWWWW

[York1366]

15k is alot tbh you could either get a decent car audi bwm ect
or get the a brand new car that you want have ya looked at focus st?

yeah focus st to much on insurance mate.

[Mr_X]

15k is alot tbh you could either get a decent car audi bwm ect
or get the a brand new car that you want have ya looked at focus st?

i think he can get a discount on a vaux, have you looked at the astra vxr?

[GingeVTS]

Has any of you drove the vxr? If he test driven it and likes it he is guna be the 1 driving it

I think they are great to drive, the thrill you get out of driving a saxo ( just like a gokart) it's evan better In the vxr, the response is great,
it's a pocket rocket!!!

[maddison_vts]

tbh your average white lad(up untill the age of 40ish) would look a bit silly with the top down hence hardtop ftw

my friend had an e36 m3 softtop which he sold last year, he had it at 28. he's white, and didn't look remotely out of place driving it.

skin colour doesn't make any difference, your just stereotyping.

[tom130691]

fiesta st are pretty sexi aswelln cheaper

[Chico999]

But why don't you buy a slightly cheaper better car, and pay off a years insurance, thats what i'd be doing anyway

Then you've only got to worry about petrol and road tax

[York1366]

Has any of you drove the vxr? If he test driven it and likes it he is guna be the 1 driving it

I think they are great to drive, the thrill you get out of driving a saxo ( just like a gokart) it's evan better In the vxr, the response is great,
it's a pocket rocket!!!

Yeah great to drive nippy aswel, astra is to much on insurance again.

[Chico999]

Has any of you drove the vxr? If he test driven it and likes it he is guna be the 1 driving it

I think they are great to drive, the thrill you get out of driving a saxo ( just like a gokart) it's evan better In the vxr, the response is great,
it's a pocket rocket!!!

I'll admit they're quite fast, can't see them taking corners nearly as well as a saxo though

[tom130691]

my friend had an e36 m3 softtop which he sold last year, he had it at 28. he's white, and didn't look remotely out of place driving it.

skin colour doesn't make any difference, your just stereotyping.


exactly this guy is 19ish i think

any lad that age looks camp in in a drop top!
might aswell buy it in pink


I'll admit they're quite fast, can't see them taking corners nearly as well as a saxo though

im sure they will have more advance suspension than the torsion bar lol
and most saxos are not on standerd suspension

[Mr_X]

Yeah great to drive nippy aswel, astra is to much on insurance again.

corsa it is then, as has been said if you like it!

[GingeVTS]

Not as good as a saxo on corners because of centre of gravity but for a new car just as good

[MAS]

Has any of you drove the vxr? If he test driven it and likes it he is guna be the 1 driving it

I think they are great to drive, the thrill you get out of driving a saxo ( just like a gokart) it's evan better In the vxr, the response is great,
it's a pocket rocket!!!

I can almost agree on this the pick up on the Car is very nice and smooth but if u think about it most new Cars have that feeling anyway for A while as I was saying before ever since my mate bought his one its gone back many times and his having to drive there Courtesy Car more but if I was ever to buy A Vxr would have to be the Arctic as that looks awesome and sounds very nice A lot better than the standard Vxr model!

[GingeVTS]

Looks great but for an extra 2 bbl and an evan heavier price tag is it worth it

[Chico999]

Looks great but for an extra 2 bbl and an evan heavier price tag is it worth it

...bbl?

[GingeVTS]

Looks great but for an extra 2 bbl and an evan heavier price tag is it worth it


Sorry *2 bhp*

[MAS]

Looks great but for an extra 2 bbl and an evan heavier price tag is it worth it

We back at square one then as it is A Vauxhall thats all im gonna say!

[Rogue_Shadow]

Not a Corsa Fan to be honest But i'll keep my opinions to myself :)

Bare in mind what you WANT from a new car? Yea the VXR is fast, but is that all your after? Look at the long term, could you live with this car, afford it in the long run.

[Azrael]

I like the Corsa VXR & was considering getting one for a few months...
I read up on it, watched numerous review clips & liked most of what i seen

Til I Watched this clip that is... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjL_AyuhJnc)

Now I'm researching the 197 F1 R27 & have binned the idea of the VXR.
In the end I just thought I'm not going from a small engined car with great handling to a small engined car with lots of body roll round corners.

[Chico999]

Afford the depreciation?

The soul reason i would never buy a brand new car unless i was a millionaire

[tom130691]

tbh its not about how good it is on track i personaly would get the vxr over the clio
as i think it looks much better and im not the stig and i dont live on a race track

[Rogue_Shadow]

Yea thats another point, Dont buy it new
You roll it off the forecourt and you loose £5k lol

[York1366]

i was speaking to my sisters boyfriend who is the manager there not that bad at depreciation they are nearly same price a year old as they are new

[johnnyg_vts]

i was speaking to my sisters boyfriend who is the manager there not that bad at depreciation they are nearly same price a year old as they are new

the manager WILL tell you that, he sells cars for a living. hes not going to say they are crap and lose loads lol, it will though!

[Penn]

Get a clio 200, VXR's are pikey shite.

[Evorilium]

They are cool - +1 for purchasing!

[tom130691]

i was speaking to my sisters boyfriend who is the manager there not that bad at depreciation they are nearly same price a year old as they are new

all about the miles you guna put on it on it realy

[Azrael]

tbh its not about how good it is on track i personaly would get the vxr over the clio
as i think it looks much better and im not the stig and i dont live on a race track

Are you implying that I am THE STIG and that I live on a race track?
If so then you have mistaken me for someone else.

I like my car to comfortably go round corners without rolling from side to side, I like to to feel planted onto the ground surface weather it's on a local road driving Missy Daisy or giving it some beans on a track.

In anyones book bodyroll is bad!......

Regarding looks, I honestly don't know which is nicer so I'd be happy with either one.

http://www.topgear.com/uk/assets/cms/a2694379-59a4-4460-a2bd-facb178d4c45/Large%20Image.jpg

http://images.automotive.co.uk/_images/__imageBank/__hide_news/Renaultsport197.jpg

It just so happens though that get very similar MPG figures, they're the same tax banding but the Clio is only a group 15 car.
Thats why I prefer the 197 (http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/specs/Detail.aspx?deriv=37493) over the VXR (http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/specs/Detail.aspx?deriv=37031) -each to their own tho

[Heliosphan]

I'd get a Golf Gti Edition 30 with that money.

[Rogue_Shadow]

http://images.automotive.co.uk/_images/__imageBank/__hide_news/Renaultsport197.jpg


They do look nice, I would prefer the Clio over the VXR anyday.
Im just put off the clio cause my parents had the same shape clio as that last year and it was NOTHING but trouble. I think we got one of the bad batch :y:

[saxo_ron]

The corsas are more capable than you would imagine, having been behind a brand new on donnington they do go well in all honesty and handle pretty well too

in fact heres some footage from the day with the corsa in front - it went well

http://www.youtube.com/user/SteveVTSftw#p/u/13/LUcSNm5e624 - 4mins in

[hellovts]

erm considered a ep3 civic type r?

i was in a similair situation, im 20 and i settled for a ep3... loved it (insurance is abit pricey but paid it off in one lump sum) and its by far the best motor iv had so far and to drive aswell

iv also owned a fiesta ST - theyre a big no go esp if you already have a 172 cup

to be fair in this kind of situation best thing to do is wait but i couldnt and went got myself a ep3 lol

[Predator_R32]

corsa isnt much faster than the 172

[BBL]

...bbl?

thought i was being mentioned haha

[-Dan-]

No. For that kinda money you can afford a newish Scooby and Insurance etc.

[carter]

i looked at the corsa and astra vxr but alot of money and the quality isnt that great! wanted to stay with a hatch so went for a Golf R32, for 16-7k you could get a lovely mk5 R32!

[Predator_R32]

Well said R32 every time :)

[xxo0pko0xx]

i wouldnt mind a corsa vxr. would defo buy 1 about a year old tho as theyre like isnurance group 13 brand new or something daft like that.
what insurance group are they anyway at a year old?? was planning on getting 1 when i hit a years no claims :D

[xxo0pko0xx]

or a focus st :D acctually arnt they like 2.5?

[SaxBuild]

Not worth that kind of money mate!

I'd be for buying an older one for much cheaper

It's only a 1.6T at the end of the day
It maybe only a 1.6T, but it kicks out 190bhp as standard and the Astra and Vectra VXR all retail at around 30k with 300bhp+ as standard.

So yes worth 15k if you want the VXR feel

i wouldnt tbh, about as quick and looks a hole load chavy er . just my viewand your saying 190bhp is not quick lol

[Tom5190]

No i want a new car for reliability i want to not have to worrie about stuff going wrong all the time etc i just like the VXR corsa

corsa vxr's arnt really that reliable, also vauxhalls dont hold value very well im sure you could get one for 10K on decent miles pretty easy

Just remember insurance group 16 is as high as i can afford to go so if you have any other suggestions subarus and evos are out the question.

if you save 5K on the car im sure you can afford to go up a few groups, also you must make a shit load of money to afford and run both a 172 and a vts at 19, if you already have 2 small quick cars why not buy something alot more grown up.... get a 330d or a nice audi.

[SaxBuild]

corsa vxr's arnt really that reliable, also vauxhalls dont hold value very well im sure you could get one for 10K on decent miles pretty easy



if you save 5K on the car im sure you can afford to go up a few groups, also you must make a shit load of money to afford and run both a 172 and a vts at 19, if you already have 2 small quick cars why not buy something alot more grown up.... get a 330d or a nice audi.Are you joking with regards to Vauxhall not holding value, I'm lucky if I can pick up a 1.6 Astra CDI for less than 1k on a S/T plate and yet I can pick up any other car on the same plate for a lot less.

[Cal]

Can't stand em personally, looks like it was designed with 16 year old chavs in mind.

I'm sure they're capable cars but for me the 197 looks ten times better and handles better too.

[LSOfreak]

16k later and its still just a corsa. makes me sick lol

[kcsaxo]

thats crazy money for a corsa, look beyond those types of cars for that kind of budget. think about evos / scoobys or even the astra VXR, its just too much money.

[MARTYN19588]

i wouldnt mind a corsa vxr. would defo buy 1 about a year old tho as theyre like isnurance group 13 brand new or something daft like that.
what insurance group are they anyway at a year old?? was planning on getting 1 when i hit a years no claims :D

group 16 insurance, the sri turbo is group 13. theres a guy on cduk with a black 07 plate for sale with something like 14k miles for sale for just over 10 grand. did have 4 pots but think there maybe off now

[tuft]

how about a C30 T5?

[-GG-]

I wouldn't mind a corsa vxr, especially the new polar edition :y: though, would you spend 17k+ for one? think of what else you could buy for that kind of money!

[cj_99]

How about a bmw 330cd? coupe, its a diesel, its a bmw. You said you want reliable have a look at those

[adamm]

i looked at the corsa and astra vxr but alot of money and the quality isnt that great! wanted to stay with a hatch so went for a Golf R32, for 16-7k you could get a lovely mk5 R32!

lol deffinatly do that mate fuck paying for a corsa vxr they look ugly doubt they sell that good of a price tbh because not many people want them really as for an r32 gold 4 wheel drive good branded name so well built and being a golf will deffinatly hold value plus there alot nicer and dont look like some chavs idea!!!

[WILLIE-SAXOVTS]

what about a astra vxr ?


i had a race against one with my 106 gti the other day there and got absolutely destroyed..... think there 2 litres turbos.

[23carragold]

tbh mate its all down to your own choice really but that is a alot of money..i mean for the same amount you could get yourself an 04-06 plate Focus ST for that, even newer! Top spec and there are quite a few minters about.

Superb cars, trounce the corsa vxr imo. More practical too.