A Vecta at 18???? Its still my first car and an on going process. Im not quite sure how you can classify a car as "shit"? However, if you have driven a 2.0 16v Corsa then i will retract that statement. Theres not many cars you can buy that are great at 18, and although i do agree, i'd much rather have something like a Supra (I could do with the amount i've spent on it), but I can't afford the lump sum in one go.
A 2.0 16v Corsa will eat a ST170 Focus round a track. A LET corsa would thrash most cars on the road.
From the factory I agree, most vauxhalls are not that great, especially the corsa. It doesn't go round corners. But LSD and coilovers work a treat and can put the little car right up behined some of the more advanced motors. Just remember a 2.0 16v Nova can take on a Scooby (ok, maybe just in a straight line lol) so the performance is there.
I wonder what your attitude would be if it were a Fiesta RST or a Escort RST i owned and posted??? A valver corsa is within this kind of league. And a LET corsa is above this.
PS, Vectras are sh1te anyway, not enough power and a big car. Good for motorways, thats about it.