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19th September 2010, 14:57
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clio 172 or astra coupe turbo?
Which one would you get and why?
I'm torn between both so would like some opinions, cheers!
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19th September 2010, 15:54
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Bandwagon..........172.
What would i get?.......anything but a 172
Last edited by kristel10589; 19th September 2010 at 15:59.
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19th September 2010, 15:55
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i know a few of my mates that own astra coupe turbos, their thick and no nothing about cars lol
Last edited by Steffrallye; 19th September 2010 at 16:02.
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19th September 2010, 15:58
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172...
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19th September 2010, 16:15
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Astra.
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19th September 2010, 16:16
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Them Astras CAN look ok but mostly look awful.
172 gets my vote 
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19th September 2010, 16:26
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Astra obviously lol
Will need a few quid to make them handle good, whiteline do a few options for them
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19th September 2010, 16:40
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The reason i can't decide is basically because of handling, i'd love a turbo hence the Astra, but i want a good handling car so that's why i'm thinking the 172 lol
I'm swaying more towards the Astra, but i think i would be best test driving both to decide on the overall car.
Anyone on here ever owned/driven both?
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19th September 2010, 16:43
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Well powerwise the clio is only 17bhp less and don't forget it's lighter and handles better. Ok there is more potential with the Turbo engine but in standard form then i would still rather have the Clio.
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19th September 2010, 16:46
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Saxo_vtr
Well powerwise the clio is only 17bhp less and don't forget it's lighter and handles better. Ok there is more potential with the Turbo engine but in standard form then i would still rather have the Clio.
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Yea i see where your coming from, it's a tough one as i personally love the look of the Astra's, but like you say the Clio is lighter and handles better, but then again the Astra is probably better built! Arghhh 
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19th September 2010, 16:47
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They are capable if you set them up right but liking them depends on your driving style
http://corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=570570
If you're a typical Saxo driver don't get one if not then get one lol
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19th September 2010, 16:54
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get the astra gsi, looks nicer than a coupe imo
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19th September 2010, 16:57
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Astra Coupe 
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19th September 2010, 17:13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dankzy
get the astra gsi, looks nicer than a coupe imo
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this! theyre still pretty expensive though.
coupe with a gsi front bumper will look good and i really like the black and white interior you can get in the coupe as well.
astra gets my vote. i hate the driving position in the 172
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19th September 2010, 17:17
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You can get the coupe with full red leather interior, looks lush, its similar to the ones S2000s have
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19th September 2010, 17:22
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nah its too much that red
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19th September 2010, 18:22
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Mk4(?) astras don't handle that bad imo. My mates 1.8 sxi had plenty of grip just not too much feedback or adjustability.
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19th September 2010, 18:26
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If you want a fun car to drive get the cleo is far better
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19th September 2010, 18:31
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Saxo_vtr
in standard form then i would still rather have the Clio.
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Standard form!?...what is the meaning of that word 
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19th September 2010, 18:59
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172, Gashtra's are shit.
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