Your Thoughts pleeease - Saxperience

mattchewone · 29th November 2007, 22:53

Well i want to get a new car next year as im fed up of the 1.1 i have now, not because its a 1.1 but it just rattles and knocks like anything. But i think of another car that i would like and then i think yer i really want that, then i see a nice Saxo and i think nah ill keep mine and slag it or something. But i dont think its worth it (Too much rust and hassle).

So i have come to the conclusion its either a Corsa C 1.4 16v Twinport SXI (SXI+) as its cheap insurance, nice to drive, good build quality.
Or get a Vtr and just keep it nice and clean untill i can either afford incurance on a Vts or something bigger and better.
Or keep the 1.1 and just shut up lol
Your thoughts please, if you could give reasons then please do lol.

craig180^p · 29th November 2007, 22:54

Keep the 1.1 and get a big stereo

SNewham · 29th November 2007, 22:55

I think you should go for a nice Mk2 VTR matey. I really do hate the 1.4 corsa c sxi. Plus I can out drag my friends one to 70 on a private road before it starts to pull away

mattchewone · 29th November 2007, 22:55

Thought about that "MrOrange" but if i turned it up to much the car would fall apart due to rust lol

mattchewone · 29th November 2007, 22:57

The Corsa is same insurance group as my 1.1 so would be cheap to insure where as the VTR is double the insurance groups. This is what im thinking about aswell.

craig180^p · 29th November 2007, 22:58

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Originally Posted by mattchewone

Thought about that "MrOrange" but if i turned it up to much the car would fall apart due to rust lol

Fair point chewy. Get a Grande punto. Nice looking motors, well built (serious), and far less chavvy than the corsa and saxo

SNewham · 29th November 2007, 22:58

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Originally Posted by mattchewone

The Corsa is same insurance group as my 1.1 so would be cheap to insure where as the VTR is double the insurance groups. This is what im thinking about aswell.

it's double but it's still only group 7

and definitely worth it. Looks better and a hell of alot quicker. common you know you want to

Alex^p · 29th November 2007, 23:00

Maybe just stick with 1.1 until you get another years no claims then get a VTR

mattchewone · 29th November 2007, 23:01

I like your thinking Alex dont know if i could live with it another year though. I know i want a VTR but i really like the Corsa aswell, really stuck between them! Would need a loan though, VTR is cheaper to buy though. Just dont know what to dooo!
"MrOrange" Where did you get 'Chewy' from lol.

SaxoJamie · 29th November 2007, 23:03

Go for the VTR. It's the best all rounder. It's quick, not too expensive fuel wise, insurance is sensible and most importantly saxo's rock!

Jagztorious · 29th November 2007, 23:04

out of the 3 options, i would defo go for VTR. The corsa 1.4 SXI is pretty poor.If you do want a corsa, id go for thre SRI, they are pretty nippy. but you'l be waisting your money with the SXI 1.4 . My brother inlaw has one and they are pretty sluggish. My brother has the SRI 1.4 and its soo much quicker and a nicer drive, and i use to have the VTR and that beat's both of them!

Jacko · 29th November 2007, 23:09

vtr boyo, i am opting for either a civic ek9 or VTS* sometime in the new year.

mattchewone · 29th November 2007, 23:10

The SXI and SRI i thought were exactly the same engine wise. Just exterior mods. Well the 1.4 kicks out 80/90bhp which i think is enough at the minute as mine standard is suposed to be 60 but due to age is probably more like 6. Ohhh i dont know, VTR's are nice but Saxo's have to many problems lol. I supose thats the fun though.

Alex^p · 29th November 2007, 23:12

Maybe a westcoast/furio then, Bigger engine than you have now, VT kit and cheaper insurance

Jagztorious · 29th November 2007, 23:13

what year SXI are we talking about?

SaxoJamie · 29th November 2007, 23:14

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Originally Posted by Alex

Maybe a westcoast/furio then, Bigger engine than you have now, VT kit and cheaper insurance

Yeah you could get a furio. You can get nice ones for 2K now and you would have a nice VT kit already there

Jagztorious · 29th November 2007, 23:15

If your going to get an SXI, make sure it's in the 2003 - 2007 ... your right, it is the same engine if we are talking about 2003 + models

mattchewone · 29th November 2007, 23:18

Was looking at 2006 SXI and possibly the SXI+ as its half leather and few extra's. They start at around £7-£8k though

Furio could be another option but may aswell just go for the VTR as ill regret it lol

Jagztorious · 29th November 2007, 23:21

go for VTR mate. Cheaper and alot more fun.

Luke · 29th November 2007, 23:44

I'd say give the VTR a miss personally, but that's what I would do.

The Corsas are nice cars to drive, expensive yeah but are nice. Something to watch on the SXI+ is that the half leather seats will start to crack within 30,000 miles and eventually stitching on the steering wheel comes apart.