Corsa GSi or XR3i

CossieRich · 23-11-2004, 10:18 AM

I am after a daily run around. out of the 2 what would be the cheapest to insure and cheapest to run, as well as bein the most comfortable becuase i drive about 70-80 miles a day at work.

Opinions please.

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Jim Galbally · 23-11-2004, 10:19 AM

i'd actually rather have the corsa

Sunil_FiestaRS1800 · 23-11-2004, 10:20 AM

cheapest to insure and run wud be the gsi i wud have thought

Porkie · 23-11-2004, 10:20 AM

I had a Corsa Gsi from brand new and absolutely LOVED it

Jim Galbally · 23-11-2004, 10:21 AM

corsa will also be faster, worth more, have less rust, not break down, and not make you look like you're from essex

CossieRich · 23-11-2004, 10:21 AM

thanks gents. On a more serious note which would win the traffic light grand prix

CossieRich · 23-11-2004, 10:22 AM

jim u answered my question b4 i had even posted it.

ta

Cawood · 23-11-2004, 10:23 AM

i reckon corsa would win, got XR3i as my daily runabout, and its just too slow, up for sale if ya want it

Porkie · 23-11-2004, 10:24 AM

Rich, my Corsa was DATRON timed 0-60mph at 6.31 secs IN THE WET!

CossieRich · 23-11-2004, 10:24 AM

to be truthful whichever one can give me the best MPG for work will be the one i plump for

CossieRich · 23-11-2004, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porkie

Rich, my Corsa was DATRON timed 0-60mph at 6.31 secs IN THE WET!

damn. sod MPG then.

Corsa it is.

Jim Galbally · 23-11-2004, 10:27 AM

a corsa would piss an RS Turbo let alone an XR3i

i was shocked at how quick they were when i 1st came up against one at the traffic lights...

still beat it obviously tho

CossieRich · 23-11-2004, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Galbally

a corsa would piss an RS Turbo let alone an XR3i

i was shocked at how quick they were when i 1st came up against one at the traffic lights...

still beat it obviously tho

of course you beat it jim.

Jim Galbally · 23-11-2004, 10:29 AM

i was in "the nail" that thing smoked (literally) everything off the lights... lol

was expecting to cane it off boost, but then realised i had to put me foot down... not what youd expect from a vauxhall corsa!!!

me mate's got a 1.6 8v lump in his corsa... that goes well... and the GSis are even quicker!

Porkie · 23-11-2004, 10:29 AM

not sure it would beat an RST actually jim...

Cawood · 23-11-2004, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Galbally

a corsa would piss an RS Turbo let alone an XR3i

erm... No Jim, not quite

Cawood · 23-11-2004, 10:39 AM

my mates GSI couldn't beat my RST when it was standard, and i got a mate with a corsa sport (only 1.4 tho i think,) and the XR3i only just beats that

Porkie · 23-11-2004, 10:44 AM

Jim, GSi 16v has around 109bhp as standard and does 0-60 in anywhere from 8.1-9.0 depending on which magazine you were reading in 1993.

I had a Caribic blue one from new and just adored it... was a cool car and a cool colour back in the day

paul cox · 23-11-2004, 11:05 AM

When i had my old 16i - it would beat my brother's corsa sport (no worries)

But then - it was'nt very good to use every single day - thats why i sold my 16i and brought an astra 16v - much better now

Jim Galbally · 23-11-2004, 11:07 AM

lee, book time on ERST is 8.2 and i think that was timed on a good day... lol

XR3i is 10+secs

Ragtop · 23-11-2004, 11:20 AM

Remind me on the BB name....

Passion..... F... F... FORD...

I can't beleive you lot are even considering a poxhall... Who cares if it's fast.. economical, rust free....

IT'S A VAUXHALL...

Imagine how you'd feel everytime you walked up to it in a carpark...

Personally, i'd rather catch the bus..

What about a nice little rice-racer.. they're supposed to be really reliable.. Or a pug..??

Luv
Chrisie...

Porkie · 23-11-2004, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ragtop

What about a nice little rice-racer.. they're supposed to be really reliable.. Or a pug..??

Yes MUCH rather have either of those cars rather than an XR3i

Its PASSIONford... Not BLINKERSford

ProjectBobcat · 23-11-2004, 11:49 AM

I think the nova is gradually being bought by vauxhall enthusiasts and the chav boy racers are replacing them with corsas. That would put me off the GSI so id have the xr3i

Porkie · 23-11-2004, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RS Monkey

I think the nova is gradually being bought by vauxhall enthusiasts and the chav boy racers are replacing them with corsas. That would put me off the GSI so id have the xr3i

Kind of true I suppose about the GSi, it may be developing that kind of reputation. BUT it is a pretty rare car don't forget... and if you are talking about image, then what the hell do you think the image of an XR3i is like ?!?!?!?

Ragtop · 23-11-2004, 12:03 PM

Blinkered I may be, but I have a heart felt hatred of anything with a poxhall badge and will never ever ever own one..

Must have been a childhood experience but I genuinely do not like them...

Besides, if you already have an escort, you could look at an XR as a rolling spares shop..

Luv
Chrisie...

ProjectBobcat · 23-11-2004, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porkie

Kind of true I suppose about the GSi, it may be developing that kind of reputation. BUT it is a pretty rare car don't forget... and if you are talking about image, then what the hell do you think the image of an XR3i is like ?!?!?!?

I have ford tinted glasses so i would say it lacks much power but a nice car suitable for a middle aged couple

Porkie · 23-11-2004, 12:22 PM

Paddy · 23-11-2004, 01:31 PM

Rich, all jokes aside [AND ALL BIASES SEEING AS HE WAS LOOKING TO BUY THE NEAR CONCOURSE 3i I GOT FOR SALE

]

see if you can FIT in a Corsa first

If you asked my honest opinion I'd say get a little civic 1.5 with the SOHC Vtec in it.

I really don't give a fuck what anyone else thinks of jap cars cos they don;t have to deal with the grief when you sell fords/vauxhalls/peugeots or whatever and the new owners KEEPS coming back cos something ELSE broke

In fact, next year I'll only be selling vtecs [and possibly the odd old ford if its a nice one

]

[shameless plug]

CabrioTurbo · 23-11-2004, 01:56 PM

IMO i would rather have a 1.9GTi over a 3i

or a corsa anyday..
quick cars... not sure how much insurance is though!

Paddy · 23-11-2004, 01:58 PM

thing is, rich is about the same size as a small block of flats and the floors in the pugs aint that strong

Porkie · 23-11-2004, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ragtop

Must have been a childhood experience but I genuinely do not like them...

Were you bullied at School by a big bad Vauxhall Cavalier

Jim Galbally · 23-11-2004, 02:07 PM

what about a 2.0 twincam sierra? nice big car, not too pricey on insurance either... and its a car you kow you can drive comfortably

FletchCossie · 23-11-2004, 02:07 PM

Rich, I got a J plate 2.0 8v Astra SRi, done 96k and it does between 150-200miles per £20 of unleaded. Cost me under £500 to buy (With TAX till March and 363 days MOT

) and is pretty clean bodywork wise

Just cost me £35 to completly service it aswell

Use to have an Astra 1.8 8v and that thing done over 200,000 miles and was still going

IMO Vauxhall's seem pretty reliable for everyday cars, so go for the Corsa

Paddy · 23-11-2004, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Galbally

what about a 2.0 twincam sierra? nice big car, not too pricey on insurance either... and its a car you kow you can drive comfortably

GOOD CALL!

Look at Rans its a minter, they cheap to buy and cheap to run

Jim Galbally · 23-11-2004, 02:13 PM

or even an XR4x4 (if you can afford the fuel bills)

quick motor, nice n big, lovely to drive around town in, and the 4wd makes it ace in this shitty weather...

just dot expect to get any better fuel consumption that a cossie on greys

CossieRich · 23-11-2004, 02:32 PM

Jim.

I started this topic with 'i need a car that is cheap to run because i drive a fair few miles every day. Why in gods name would i want an XR4x4. Starting the engine would probably cost £10

Thankyou Fletch my man.

At the moment i have a fiat panda. People who know the size of me should be able to sympathise

Anything will be better than what i have got, but economy is really the main aim with a little bit of performane thrown in for good measure.

Paddy · 23-11-2004, 02:37 PM

I can see you on a 49cc moped mate, cost you £20 a week in petrol and insurance if fook all too

Paddy · 23-11-2004, 02:39 PM

How CHEAP is this

AND you;d look the bollocks on it, especially with an open faced crach lid

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/WWW...00446170791177

CossieRich · 23-11-2004, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paddy1977

I can see you on a 49cc moped mate, cost you £20 a week in petrol and insurance if fook all too

good idea paddy, except i cant carry 4, 17 inch flat screen monitors and 4 brand new pc's on a moped. Well i could if they were strapped to my back but i think old bill wouldnt be very happy with that

Paddy · 23-11-2004, 02:44 PM

TELL YOU WHAT THOUGH.. if you had all that I.C.E on a moped PLUS a PS2 and neons, them wheelie boys down at Reading Cruise would make you a god and build a shrine for ya

23-11-2004, 10:19 AM	#2
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Sunil_FiestaRS1800 Advanced PassionFord User Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Between Slough and Maidenhead Posts: 2,247 Rep Power: 11	cheapest to insure and run wud be the gsi i wud have thought __________________ Raceline Spec 2.0 16v, CTS Stg2 box with quaife ATB, Pectel T2 and more.... a must see lol > http://www.rs1800.clara.net/damos_ass.avi

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Porkie 20K+ Super Poster. Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Essex... and Birmingham! Posts: 21,194 Rep Power: 30	I had a Corsa Gsi from brand new and absolutely LOVED it __________________ www.Reyland.co.uk www.Proalloy.co.uk

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Jim Galbally 20K+ Super Poster. Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ramsgate, Kent Drives: E39 530D Touring Posts: 20,470 Rep Power: 29	corsa will also be faster, worth more, have less rust, not break down, and not make you look like you're from essex __________________ '52 530D Touring M-Sport

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CossieRich Did Someone Mention TUV Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Surrey Posts: 16,348 Rep Power: 25	jim u answered my question b4 i had even posted it. ta __________________ Rich MAD Built, GT30, 2.5 bar, MAD Spec inlet cam, Pro Alloy RS500 Intercooler and Rad, Bara Diff, AP 330's, Vi-PEC ECU, 2WD. 480 bhp. 474 ft/lb. Click HERE for my Cosworth Project. Big Thread

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Cawood PassionFord Post Troll Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: West Yorks Posts: 3,494 Rep Power: 12	i reckon corsa would win, got XR3i as my daily runabout, and its just too slow, up for sale if ya want it __________________

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Porkie 20K+ Super Poster. Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Essex... and Birmingham! Posts: 21,194 Rep Power: 30	Rich, my Corsa was DATRON timed 0-60mph at 6.31 secs IN THE WET! __________________ www.Reyland.co.uk www.Proalloy.co.uk

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Jim Galbally 20K+ Super Poster. Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ramsgate, Kent Drives: E39 530D Touring Posts: 20,470 Rep Power: 29	a corsa would piss an RS Turbo let alone an XR3i i was shocked at how quick they were when i 1st came up against one at the traffic lights... still beat it obviously tho __________________ '52 530D Touring M-Sport

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Jim Galbally 20K+ Super Poster. Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ramsgate, Kent Drives: E39 530D Touring Posts: 20,470 Rep Power: 29	i was in "the nail" that thing smoked (literally) everything off the lights... lol was expecting to cane it off boost, but then realised i had to put me foot down... not what youd expect from a vauxhall corsa!!! me mate's got a 1.6 8v lump in his corsa... that goes well... and the GSis are even quicker! __________________ '52 530D Touring M-Sport

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Cawood PassionFord Post Troll Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: West Yorks Posts: 3,494 Rep Power: 12	my mates GSI couldn't beat my RST when it was standard, and i got a mate with a corsa sport (only 1.4 tho i think,) and the XR3i only just beats that __________________

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Porkie 20K+ Super Poster. Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Essex... and Birmingham! Posts: 21,194 Rep Power: 30	Jim, GSi 16v has around 109bhp as standard and does 0-60 in anywhere from 8.1-9.0 depending on which magazine you were reading in 1993. I had a Caribic blue one from new and just adored it... was a cool car and a cool colour back in the day __________________ www.Reyland.co.uk www.Proalloy.co.uk

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Jim Galbally 20K+ Super Poster. Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ramsgate, Kent Drives: E39 530D Touring Posts: 20,470 Rep Power: 29	lee, book time on ERST is 8.2 and i think that was timed on a good day... lol XR3i is 10+secs __________________ '52 530D Touring M-Sport

23-11-2004, 11:20 AM	#21
Ragtop Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Worcester Posts: 737 Rep Power: 9	Remind me on the BB name.... Passion..... F... F... FORD... I can't beleive you lot are even considering a poxhall... Who cares if it's fast.. economical, rust free.... IT'S A VAUXHALL... Imagine how you'd feel everytime you walked up to it in a carpark... Personally, i'd rather catch the bus.. What about a nice little rice-racer.. they're supposed to be really reliable.. Or a pug..?? Luv Chrisie... __________________ Efi Turbo - T3 - Piper T2 - Magnex - K&N - 2wd IC - 8psi... or an Artic..

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ProjectBobcat Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: England Posts: 894 Rep Power: 8	I think the nova is gradually being bought by vauxhall enthusiasts and the chav boy racers are replacing them with corsas. That would put me off the GSI so id have the xr3i

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Ragtop Too many posts.. I need a life!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Worcester Posts: 737 Rep Power: 9	Blinkered I may be, but I have a heart felt hatred of anything with a poxhall badge and will never ever ever own one.. Must have been a childhood experience but I genuinely do not like them... Besides, if you already have an escort, you could look at an XR as a rolling spares shop.. Luv Chrisie... __________________ Efi Turbo - T3 - Piper T2 - Magnex - K&N - 2wd IC - 8psi... or an Artic..

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Porkie 20K+ Super Poster. Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Essex... and Birmingham! Posts: 21,194 Rep Power: 30	__________________ www.Reyland.co.uk www.Proalloy.co.uk

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Paddy 10K+ Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Surrey/Hants Posts: 12,813 Rep Power: 20	Rich, all jokes aside [AND ALL BIASES SEEING AS HE WAS LOOKING TO BUY THE NEAR CONCOURSE 3i I GOT FOR SALE ] see if you can FIT in a Corsa first If you asked my honest opinion I'd say get a little civic 1.5 with the SOHC Vtec in it. I really don't give a fuck what anyone else thinks of jap cars cos they don;t have to deal with the grief when you sell fords/vauxhalls/peugeots or whatever and the new owners KEEPS coming back cos something ELSE broke In fact, next year I'll only be selling vtecs [and possibly the odd old ford if its a nice one ] [shameless plug] __________________

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CabrioTurbo PassionFord Post Troll Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Nr Crewe, Cheshire Posts: 3,223 Rep Power: 12	IMO i would rather have a 1.9GTi over a 3i or a corsa anyday.. quick cars... not sure how much insurance is though! __________________

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Paddy 10K+ Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Surrey/Hants Posts: 12,813 Rep Power: 20	thing is, rich is about the same size as a small block of flats and the floors in the pugs aint that strong __________________

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Jim Galbally 20K+ Super Poster. Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ramsgate, Kent Drives: E39 530D Touring Posts: 20,470 Rep Power: 29	what about a 2.0 twincam sierra? nice big car, not too pricey on insurance either... and its a car you kow you can drive comfortably __________________ '52 530D Touring M-Sport

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FletchCossie PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (3) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sutton, Surrey. Posts: 3,927 Rep Power: 12	Rich, I got a J plate 2.0 8v Astra SRi, done 96k and it does between 150-200miles per £20 of unleaded. Cost me under £500 to buy (With TAX till March and 363 days MOT ) and is pretty clean bodywork wise Just cost me £35 to completly service it aswell Use to have an Astra 1.8 8v and that thing done over 200,000 miles and was still going IMO Vauxhall's seem pretty reliable for everyday cars, so go for the Corsa __________________

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Jim Galbally 20K+ Super Poster. Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ramsgate, Kent Drives: E39 530D Touring Posts: 20,470 Rep Power: 29	or even an XR4x4 (if you can afford the fuel bills) quick motor, nice n big, lovely to drive around town in, and the 4wd makes it ace in this shitty weather... just dot expect to get any better fuel consumption that a cossie on greys __________________ '52 530D Touring M-Sport

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CossieRich Did Someone Mention TUV Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Surrey Posts: 16,348 Rep Power: 25	Jim. I started this topic with 'i need a car that is cheap to run because i drive a fair few miles every day. Why in gods name would i want an XR4x4. Starting the engine would probably cost £10 Thankyou Fletch my man. At the moment i have a fiat panda. People who know the size of me should be able to sympathise Anything will be better than what i have got, but economy is really the main aim with a little bit of performane thrown in for good measure. __________________ Rich MAD Built, GT30, 2.5 bar, MAD Spec inlet cam, Pro Alloy RS500 Intercooler and Rad, Bara Diff, AP 330's, Vi-PEC ECU, 2WD. 480 bhp. 474 ft/lb. Click HERE for my Cosworth Project. Big Thread

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Paddy 10K+ Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Surrey/Hants Posts: 12,813 Rep Power: 20	I can see you on a 49cc moped mate, cost you £20 a week in petrol and insurance if fook all too __________________

23-11-2004, 02:39 PM	#38
Paddy 10K+ Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Surrey/Hants Posts: 12,813 Rep Power: 20	How CHEAP is this AND you;d look the bollocks on it, especially with an open faced crach lid http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/WWW...00446170791177 __________________

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Paddy 10K+ Poster!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Surrey/Hants Posts: 12,813 Rep Power: 20	TELL YOU WHAT THOUGH.. if you had all that I.C.E on a moped PLUS a PS2 and neons, them wheelie boys down at Reading Cruise would make you a god and build a shrine for ya __________________

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