DodgyRog Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Just after any help with this, we actually went out to look at a Honda Civic Type R facelift, but Jen saw a 07 plate Vauxhall Corsa VXR in another garage as we drove past So we popped back and she seems to have fallen for it, proberbly because it's Red:rolleyes: I don't really have any knowledge on these motors and Jen just likes the looks and the interior, so if anyone can fill in any of the blanks in my knowledge then please post up (any problems or weakness) The fact this car is 2k over our original budget seems to not matter to much at the moment, but it is Red I guess:taped: Any help with this is greatfully received Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 The value will fall like a stone. Depending how long you keep the car it could start getting unreliable although I don't know of any immediate issues with the new VXRs, I think they are pretty well made for what they are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 If you were determined to go with a 'hot hatch' then I'd probably be looking at a *shudder* Renault Clio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 If you were determined to go with a 'hot hatch' then I'd probably be looking at a *shudder* Renault Clio Probably the pick of the bunch as far as driving goes. Again the value will plummet like a stone and it will end up being REALLY unreliable. It's really all down to how long these cars are going to be kept. Personally I wouldn't have one of them much past their warranty which the mentioned ones are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Kayla on here has one,and if you ask a few of the guys from Pod, they are pretty nippy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted August 21, 2011 Author Share Posted August 21, 2011 The value will fall like a stone. Depending how long you keep the car it could start getting unreliable although I don't know of any immediate issues with the new VXRs, I think they are pretty well made for what they are To be honest all the hot hatchs are taking a hit in the value stakes, as the insurance companies are hitting them hard If you were determined to go with a 'hot hatch' then I'd probably be looking at a *shudder* Renault Clio Jen's totally not going to have a Clio, I have already tried that one To be honest I would still go for the Civic Type R on a 54 plate onwards (not the newer shape), but Jen wants something a bit more modern looking inside and out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hp006 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 My mate has a vectra vxr and corsa vxr. He swears by them. As stated depends how long your looking to keep it. U sudnt get to many issue with the car providing its looked after but guess thats the same as most cars. I guess you would know if the car is over valued at all by doing research. I think tuning potential is quite limited due to the power thats going through the front wheels. He does state the car is thirsty as hell though so depends if she wants a large fuel bill. Red isnt the best colour my sister has an 02 red corsa thats now kinda pink. Make sure vauxhall gaurantee the paint work as last think u want is a pinky vxr. I would put money on the vxr going wrong before the civic thou. Just depends on your taste. If she happy with it and you want an easy life i would say let her go with the vxr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted August 21, 2011 Author Share Posted August 21, 2011 Kayla on here has one,and if you ask a few of the guys from Pod, they are pretty nippy Yeah I did read she did quite well at Pod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 I would drive a Type R, nice hot hatch built by Honda, id want paying to drive a corsa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted August 21, 2011 Author Share Posted August 21, 2011 My mate has a vectra vxr and corsa vxr. He swears by them. As stated depends how long your looking to keep it. U sudnt get to many issue with the car providing its looked after but guess thats the same as most cars. I guess you would know if the car is over valued at all by doing research. I think tuning potential is quite limited due to the power thats going through the front wheels. He does state the car is thirsty as hell though so depends if she wants a large fuel bill. Red isnt the best colour my sister has an 02 red corsa thats now kinda pink. Make sure vauxhall gaurantee the paint work as last think u want is a pinky vxr. I would put money on the vxr going wrong before the civic thou. Just depends on your taste. If she happy with it and you want an easy life i would say let her go with the vxr Jen will never really drive it quick, so tuning it anymore would be pointless anyway, I don't think she has ever taken her Corolla T-Sport into the highlift cam power area, I might on the odd occasion I get to drive it though:sly: According to what I can find on the interweb 40mpg is an average for the Corsa VXR and as Jen will not be driving it hard, I would guess she should be able to hit the average As for Red paintwork, it's always a big risk on the pink issue, but it would get a good wax reasonably regular Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted August 21, 2011 Author Share Posted August 21, 2011 I would drive a Type R, nice hot hatch built by Honda, id want paying to drive a corsa. Totally agree JP, but this is a women/lady we are talking about here:taped: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I would drive a Type R, nice hot hatch built by Honda, id want paying to drive a corsa. This. When I see a new Corsa VXR I do question how someone can spend nigh on £16k for one. It looks like someone's taken a Ford Ka and given it to a bunch of loony asylum patients and said 'go to town on this'. Find her a nice Civic Type R (the facelift/phase II one of the previous model) and all will be happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Is this after seeing mine on the Dragonball run Rog They are lovely cars, and my missus loves driving it (even if the clutch is is due to be replaced), handles really well and you could ask a few of the guys when we got lost on the Dragonball run we did a mad dash across some county roads & Type R was pulling away strong in the twisties. The seats are quite comfy too, interior isn't too bad either. Being Honda's they are very reliable & hence why people like them, I am heading out to France again in September & without a doubt will be taking the CTR! Kayla's VXR was very quick at SupraPod, she beat me twice "excuses - Extra passenger, 3/4 fuel, barely legal tyres & clutch on its way out - excuses" I think the quickest she managed was a 15.2 and the quickest I managed was a 15.3 - so the Corsa VXR is no slouch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Is this after seeing mine on the Dragonball run Rog They are lovely cars, and my missus loves driving it (even if the clutch is is due to be replaced), handles really well and you could ask a few of the guys when we got lost on the Dragonball run we did a mad dash across some county roads & Type R was pulling away strong in the twisties. The seats are quite comfy too, interior isn't too bad either. Being Honda's they are very reliable & hence why people like them, I am heading out to France again in September & without a doubt will be taking the CTR! Kayla's VXR was very quick at SupraPod, she beat me twice "excuses - Extra passenger, 3/4 fuel, barely legal tyres & clutch on its way out - excuses" I think the quickest she managed was a 15.2 and the quickest I managed was a 15.3 - so the Corsa VXR is no slouch! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPgl_39JfdM LMAO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky49 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Was she in Tottenham a few weeks ago, wear Burberry, or Stone Island gear. Yes to any of the above then yes she should have one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPgl_39JfdM LMAO Dan you bustop!!! Anyway you can't talk I beat you! That's my very first time on a drag strip, I assumed the road is sticky so didn't expect it to spinning the wheels when I dumped the clutch at 5krpm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snake Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I would think the honda would hold its value much better than the vxr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 We were looking at one in a local dealer and it was priced at £6999, which is what perked my interest, when I rang them on Monday morning the dealer said there has been a mistake on the pricing it's now £8495, so she won't be getting one now. She says she is going to save for a couple of months and then we can start looking again O the joy, I really don't get women, every day she seems to change what car she wants me to look out for, I am close to giving up. I am going to make her test drive a decent low mileage Type R if it kills me, I have been trying to convince her to get one for 3 years, in that time shes had a Diesel Corsa, a Mini and Corolla T-Sport, each one she was very happy at the time we bought it, but not for long. I could of got a TT6 with the cash we have thrown away on her cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted August 28, 2011 Author Share Posted August 28, 2011 Well looks like I have convinced her not to go for the Corsa, but she wants a newer car than the Type R. So I am now hunting around for a Toyota Auris 2.2 Diesel the 177 bhp and 295 lbs/ft version, should be interesting to drive:sly: Got to be Black, Red or possibly Gunmetal though and with the expensive optional computer and sat nav:rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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