Corsa VXR

[TW]Fox;10791761 said:
Thats only becuase you are an Octavia Enthusiast - the Octavia just has different wheels, a little lip thingy on the bottom of the bumper and a spoiler doesnt it?

Focus ST170 has different front lights, front bumper, rear bumper and 17" wheels.
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It has, different front bumper, rear bumper, different side skirts, wheels, different exhaust and rear spoiler iirc :)
 
[TW]Fox;10791790 said:
So the same as the Focus then :p You just dont need the Focus becuase you dont care about them.
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I still stand by my point that a st170 doesn't look much different from a standard zetec model....and that the VRS does instantly look different from the standard octavia.

You're right though, I don't "care" about the focus, hence my VRS purchase!!! :p

I still notice them on the road... after a few takes ;)
 
Octavia vRS:

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Regular Octavia:

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Hardly a world of difference.

Focus ST170:

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Focus Zetec:

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Again, not a huge difference but easily similar or more different to the relationship between the Skodas.
 
i know my cars and them oct vrs's are hard to spot unless your behind one or next to one ect.. st170's can be easily spotted mainly because of the wheels. i think clio 172's are hard to spot aswell.
 
na the vRS is easy to spot from rear anyway, and also from the front aswell to that badge and its lower stance.

the argument is pointless anyway as the average motorist wouldnt have a clue as to any of them, however a car ethusiast like you and I would pick up on most sporting models almost straight away as we know what to look for.
 
I'd say both the focus and the octavia will look the same to most :p

The Corsa VXR was my fave of all the VXR cars on the trackday, yes the Astra had more straight line grunt but it didn't corner half as well as the Corsa imho.

Of course I'd also be spending my 5k on a Clio 172 buying one outright :) For 5k you've got a choice of 3 models, an early phase 1 (plus you'll have plenty of change), a 'full fat' phase 2 or a phase 2 cup.
 
I like the Corsa VXR, but for 13k i think it is very expensive. Have you looked at getting a second hand one and not taking the initial depreciation hit? They're supposed to be a very good car, and i even like the look of them (being in the targeted market of this car), but for 13g's? Sign me up for one of these http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/162017.htm

Edit: on closer inspection it seems that the second hand ones are just as expensive, if not more expensive than the deal you're getting. Jeez, that is an expensive car!
 
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Avoid. Finance. On. Brand. New. Car. That. Will. Depreciate. Like. A. Stone.

As advised already buy a 5K car that goes fast. Me? I'd have the Octavia vRS, but I have a soft spot for Skoda.
 
My friends GF just bought one of these. She got a couple of grand off for an ex-demo - whether I would buy one or not that has been ranted a bit (especially the first few thousand miles) I don't know :)

Haven't had a chance to be taken out in it yet, but they do rave about it.
 
I drove a Corsa VXR round Donnington in July, there a very nice car and fast, I wouldnt spend 13K on one though

Have you thought about a Clio 182? (bout the same speed and much cheaper)
 
I definatly wouldn't spend the sort of money you are talking about on one. Id either spend your 5k on something mentioned above. Or spend 5k plus a smaller bank loan on something a bit more special.
Any of the type-r range
focus RS
BMW 330/Z4
Leon Cupra R
Honda S2000
Clio 182

Infact the list becomes huge. A chaved up corsa is definatly NOT how I would spend my money!
 
Even if you do take a loan/finance out I'd be looking for a better rate from a bank as a personal loan.

If you get a personal loan and need to sell the car quickly you are free to do so. Most car finance is actually tied to the car until it is paid off in full leaving you in the lurch should you want rid.

If you can't get a personal loan then try and negotiate a better rate with the dealer.

Better still, don't take finance out on a Corsa.:)
 
I have a corsa vxr and you wont be dissapointed! Yeah your gonna get the clio brigade saying get a clio, but you need to rev them a lot! Corsa is all turbo, very very fun to drive and very very quick!

oh and you will always get people slagging off corsa's but end of the day its a good solid car that won what car of the year 2007.
 
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13k for a corsa.......your out of your mind!
I dont find them good looking, nor do i find them appealing in any shape or form. They might be fast in a straight line

Rather get a 2nd hand mk5 golf gti. Atleast it returns 30mpg and is nippy

And a word of caution, 2008 is going to be a difficult year because of whats happening in the financial markets so best to stear clear from debt and financing things which you cant afford!
 
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Suprised that there have been so few comments about that finance deal itself. 11%+, are you mental :eek: The banks would be a much better place to start.

Wont even comment on the car, as i hate them. Utterly ridiculous money to spend on rubbish like a corsa.
 
Same old OCUK, full of reasons not to do something. ;)

If our OP likes the VXR there is little point trying to change his mind or outlining why he shouldn't like it. I have actually driven one and thought it was a cracking little car for what its worth, I can see the appeal of the thing. Nice to look at, nice to sit in, nice to drive.

New cars are something you will pay a premium for, accept it and move on, some people just want to drive a new car out of the showroom, its a great feeling, and most who do so appreciate they will pay a premium for doing so. If everyone stopped buying new cars, how would 90% of you ever get into a car? We know it is not the best financial decision, but if every decision we made was based on finance would there be an OCUK. Its a personal decision that is made more by the heart than cold hard financial logic, just like spending twice as much to get a 5% performance increase on a PC part.

Finance wise, and based on the small amount of the load there is not much in it.

8K over 48 months @ 7% APR = £191.57 per month
8K over 48 months @ 11% APR = £206.76 per month

So not a massive difference, £729 over the period of the loan, or £3.50 per week. Now this should not stop you pushing hard for better money, and a bank loan should be the route to take.

You will loose money on it, it will depreciate, it wont be the best place to put your money over the next 48 months, but it will probably put a big smile on your face for personal reasons that we won't understand. If you like it, if you want it, if you can afford it go and buy it is what I say. Mind you, don't come back here and post pictures because everyone will tell you what you should have bought instead :D
 
housemaster said:
if you can afford it go and buy it is what I say.
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He cant afford it. If he could he wouldnt need finance!
But hey ho, Credit is Easy (at 11.7% i dont think so!) and people like to get into debt and live lifestyles they can not afford.

Live responsibily and within your means and if you cant then you deserve everything that comes your way!

And a reply to housemasters comments about if people didnt buy new cars etc. Well let me tell you most 2nd hand cars are ex-company/pool cars cars. Businesses buy the bulk of the new cars coming into markets.
 
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