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Sorry, I should have exspanded on what I said
I do want an 182, but I won't be getting that for my first car, my insurance would just throttle me 
Looking for a punto my self for my first car Corsa VXR *facepalm*
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Sorry, I should have exspanded on what I said
I do want an 182, but I won't be getting that for my first car, my insurance would just throttle me Looking for a punto my self for my first car 
Like I said, its each to their own, I've always wanted a Clio 182, im only 16, soon 17 but that the car I wantCan pick up a decent one for about £6k
Most 16 year olds would get suckered in by the VXR's crappy ricer styling cues and let a true performance car like the 182 pass them by. So for that, you are above average
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A 14k petrolheads car will probably have potential running costs that are much higher than a Corsa VXR.
I've driven in spirit on some decent roads with a Corsa VXR and it help up very well against my CTR. I also think they're not a bad looking car. It's not exactly a faded red Corsa B diesel for 14k here is it? I'd expect them to bit a bit more attractive at ~10k in the second hand market though, 14k is probably too much.
I can imagine the corse to have decent running costs inc tax and insurance. The OPs brother may have too many claims to justify something slightly more hot like a CTR or DC5 which can be a nightmare to insure in the wrong area. It's all subjective, but I'd rather buy a 14k Corsa than lease a 30k car for the sake of showing people how ambitious I am.
I've driven in spirit on some decent roads with a Corsa VXR and it help up very well against my CTR. I also think they're not a bad looking car. It's not exactly a faded red Corsa B diesel for 14k here is it? I'd expect them to bit a bit more attractive at ~10k in the second hand market though, 14k is probably too much.
I can imagine the corse to have decent running costs inc tax and insurance. The OPs brother may have too many claims to justify something slightly more hot like a CTR or DC5 which can be a nightmare to insure in the wrong area. It's all subjective, but I'd rather buy a 14k Corsa than lease a 30k car for the sake of showing people how ambitious I am.
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His previous, and first, car was also a Corsa, 1.0 02 plate mind.
Not going to go into his personal details, but he's generally not changed much in his life for the last 7 years.
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[TW]Fox;16228183 said:
I don't know tbh
I've been looking around and I actually like the look of the Fiant Punto, 5 door, bog standard. I was looking at a v reg clio for the same price, but i'm sure the insurance would be higher, I just want somthing that isn't a boy racers car. I know its still a hatch back, but you don't really see many punto's owned by bels 
Most 16 year olds would get suckered in by the VXR's crappy ricer styling cues and let a true performance car like the 182 pass them by. So for that, you are above average
lol wut?
The Corsa VXR outperforms the 182 in almost every aspect.
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ya corsa VXR are not that bad.. true 14k is a LOT of money...
i still remember my lap with Chilton around Oulton Park in a Corsa VXR, clearly he could shift that thing faster than i could get round in a Monaro or something! seemed to have great handling and a willingness to pitch almost onto 2 wheels...
i mean id never buy a NEW car unless i was living on a huge wad of cash but still there are much worse cars out there.
i still remember my lap with Chilton around Oulton Park in a Corsa VXR, clearly he could shift that thing faster than i could get round in a Monaro or something! seemed to have great handling and a willingness to pitch almost onto 2 wheels...
i mean id never buy a NEW car unless i was living on a huge wad of cash but still there are much worse cars out there.
Ever think that it might be his aspiration to own a VXR Corsa?
In other news, people are different.
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Hah, always one that sees in black and white
no really the corsa VXR is probably as good as a 182...i dont think you can laugh off the comparison quite so easily...
its not black and white as you say.
Hah, always one that sees in black and white
Yes yes yes, it's been styled by a 17 year old Halfrauds employee and it's got a Vauxhall badge stuck to it, we've established I like 'brash'.
Actually suprised to see the VXR does have more power... Never had a problem when I come up against them in my 182. Must be down to the clientele's driving ability....
Yet it still get's to 60 faster with a greater top speed.
So, people aspire to contract herpes?
Yes people are different, but typically aspirations lead to the acquisition of something worth having.
I'd rather have the keener and more nimble car, I doubt many people over the age of 12 actually care about 0-60 times and top speeds. Anyway, I'll be thrashing a Corsa VXR around Thruxton in July, so we'll see how good it is then
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The Corsa VXR does 0-60 0.1s quicker and has the greater top speed by 1 MPH, WOW!
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