Corsa VXR opinions?

Corsa VXR opinions?

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DazBock

Original Poster:

825 posts

199 months

Saturday 17th November 2012
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Hi All

I have been looking for a new car for a little while and considered lots but today I was offered a deal on a new Corsa VXR a bit out of the blue, which is quite frankly too good to ignore. So I am considering buying one as a daily driver for the next few years.

I have a rather corporate job so I will likely go for a black or grey car so as to tone down the boy racer image so far as possible.

I am test driving this week but wanted to gauge some opinions first, particularly from those with them.

Cheers

Daz

S2Andy

308 posts

220 months

Tuesday 20th November 2012
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Hi my wife has run one from new, 57 plate on 18" wheels. No real problems in 20K miles apart from rear wheel bearing which is a known fault. Not really my cup of tea but she loves it. Very fast on boost, but in my oppinion acceleration is a bit start stop when you change gear and lose boost so you proceed in a series of lunges compared to normal petrol engine. Otherwise it handles well has enormous grip and the ride is not too bad considering the wheels. Looks very nice in red partic with the big wheels. When we bought ours colour was restricted to black, red, blue and black.smile

Paul v8

756 posts

172 months

Wednesday 21st November 2012
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used to own one, very nice car to drive, quick when in right gear handles well on b roads.

DAL33S

180 posts

167 months

Friday 23rd November 2012
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I just bought one and I used highly advise it.... Great fun to drive!

craigiepops

1 posts

144 months

Wednesday 5th December 2012
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Hi Daz, you bought a VXR yet? if your still looking i had a Corsa VXR for approx 33k miles so could probably help answer any questions, or tell you how it compares to competitors as ive tried a fair few similar cars? Craig

JackTheLaddddd

100 posts

154 months

Sunday 9th December 2012
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I have one, its a blast to drive!

Defcon5

6,304 posts

198 months

Sunday 9th December 2012
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I really like them, would definitely have to take a very close look at the 197 too though. 197 will prob handle better, but the VXR looks better.

What are they like economy wise?

Robb F

4,596 posts

178 months

Sunday 9th December 2012
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Felt a bit less direct than the Clio but great fun.

Gratuitous picture wink


b17blg

5 posts

143 months

Friday 14th December 2012
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Sets the fastest track time out of a clio mini and another small hatch i watched on youtube the other day!

S800VXR

5,876 posts

207 months

Wednesday 19th December 2012
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Great little hot hatch. Far better real world car than the stripped out clios etc as it has alot more usable torque, brilliant front seats but then I am getting on I suppose as 40 plus! Just about to put the wifes "tweeked" 60 plate car (aka Mk 1 Nurburgring rep) up for sale as she can't be bothered to learn to drive and Id rather drive my RS6 as good as the little VXR is.

gez c16b

182 posts

180 months

Thursday 27th December 2012
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My brother would be a good person give advice on these.
Owned his from brand new, now 5 years and 72,000 miles and still going strong.

He loves the car, it's such a thrill to drive. As standard the power is a little bland, but with the precat removed and a stage 1 map, it would keep most happy.

Other than the rear wheel bearings on the early models, think that's the only real issue.

Brilliant cars.

crisisjez

9,209 posts

212 months

Wednesday 2nd January 2013
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Bought the OH a VXR for her chrissy prezzie, I was that impressed I got a `Burg` for myself.
I have mine, she has to wait til March for hers.
During the running in period I am seeing 42 MPG.

Defcon5

6,304 posts

198 months

Wednesday 2nd January 2013
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crisisjez said:
During the running in period I am seeing 42 MPG.
You can't argue with that

R12HCO

826 posts

166 months

Friday 18th January 2013
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gez c16b said:
My brother would be a good person give advice on these.
Owned his from brand new, now 5 years and 72,000 miles and still going strong.

He loves the car, it's such a thrill to drive. As standard the power is a little bland, but with the precat removed and a stage 1 map, it would keep most happy.

Other than the rear wheel bearings on the early models, think that's the only real issue.

Brilliant cars.
What are the like on the motorway.

Really revvy or? For example what rpm is it doing at 80 mph?

The Boosh

116 posts

181 months

Friday 18th January 2013
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They seem really decent cars, however I would have a Clio Renaultsport 200 over one everytime.

Defcon5

6,304 posts

198 months

Friday 18th January 2013
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Can you get these with xenons?

gez c16b

182 posts

180 months

Wednesday 23rd January 2013
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R12HCO said:
What are the like on the motorway.

Really revvy or? For example what rpm is it doing at 80 mph?
I can't remember what rpm they do on the motorway, I know it's pretty quiet though, if you still have a standard exhaust.
It sits at lower rpm than my Renaultsport 200

michaelgell10

4 posts

142 months

Thursday 31st January 2013
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4000RPM at 80mph. Its a good car.