RE: Vauxhall Corsa VXR Clubsport: Driven
Discussion
billy939 said:
They are actually really cheap to insure, at 21, 3 years driving experience, 2 accidents declared and 1yrs ncb I can insure one for under £700.
But I do see your point, I'd still not have one. The amount of 'limited edition' 1.2's that have been churned out to young lads who instantly stick a cone air filter on and act as though it's a vxr is embarrassing.
It's no doubt a brilliant car but I'd have the Fiesta I think.
Touché - thats crazy cheap.But I do see your point, I'd still not have one. The amount of 'limited edition' 1.2's that have been churned out to young lads who instantly stick a cone air filter on and act as though it's a vxr is embarrassing.
It's no doubt a brilliant car but I'd have the Fiesta I think.
Where do you live?
And do you have a room to rent and another space on the drive??
romee2000 said:
Who on earth would pay 22k for a corsa?? Audi S3, Golf GTI and BMW 130i with minimal mileage and only a few years old will cost that or less while being far better cars and not having to look like a chav driving them...
Perhaps someone who doesn't..................
Or perhaps doesn't fit this profile.................
NotNormal said:
okie592 said:
I was gonna say how can they still be turning this model of corsa out for the last 8,000 years, learnt to drive in one it was truly dire.
Quite impressed you learnt to drive in a Corsa VXR, I'm sure while learning you got to push it quite hard and determine whether it was dire or not 
I think the Corsa VXR is still the best looking smaller hatchback out there, this one looks great, it's the splitter that does it I think. Only thing that'd put me off buying this (if I was after a brand new hot hatch that is) would be knowing the new one's round the corner...
Alfa159Ti said:
I just don't understand who buys cars like this.
Guys under 25 might want it, but surely could never insure it.
Guys over 25 could insure it, but most would be embarassed to be seen it.
Girls would sooner just buy the 1.2 petrol.
Insurance isn't outrageous from what I've seen and not every one is flat broke and unable to afford to insure a brisk car at a young age y'know.Guys under 25 might want it, but surely could never insure it.
Guys over 25 could insure it, but most would be embarassed to be seen it.
Girls would sooner just buy the 1.2 petrol.
My girlfriends mum had one, a 57 plate, it was pointy in the bends and brisk enough but it was a bit rough around ther edges in every respect, I preferred the Clio 197/200 personally.
I use a Nurburgring as a daily, I don't quite fit the Corsa demographic but I think its a great little car. This year I shall be replacing it with a big floaty barge but its going to stay for track days as its better out the box than a lot of similar priced track day tools.
It's underrated because its a Vauxhall IMO. On the real twisties its way more grippy than either my 911 turbo or GT2 and possibly more fun, only loosing out when the speed starts to build.
It's underrated because its a Vauxhall IMO. On the real twisties its way more grippy than either my 911 turbo or GT2 and possibly more fun, only loosing out when the speed starts to build.
As i specialise in selling these and have done since they were released i do hope vauxhalls sort out the issues these cars have had for years i.e
front radiators, gearbox bearings, rear wheel bearings and the dreaded piston 4 issue
what disapoints me is that vauxhalls as a dealer have known of these issues for years but yet have changed the design or parts for stronger ones leaving customers to foot the bill etc
a great car for someone wanting something small and agile and performance there when you need it, my advice is not to modify them
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front radiators, gearbox bearings, rear wheel bearings and the dreaded piston 4 issue
what disapoints me is that vauxhalls as a dealer have known of these issues for years but yet have changed the design or parts for stronger ones leaving customers to foot the bill etc
a great car for someone wanting something small and agile and performance there when you need it, my advice is not to modify them
revitupuk.com
Antj said:
Vauxhall, the kings of flogging a dead horse.
The Corsa VXR was already an old bit of kit when it came out in early 2007, now some 7 years on they are still trying to sell it. The Clio RS has had three models in that time, The mini Cooper S has had 3 models too, the Golf GTi again has had 3 models, and many more new cars beside. It really seems to me That Vauxhall have literally £50 in the R&D pot and just can't be bothered.
But it's not the same car as it was in '07 and it out-drives it's opponents by the sound of it. - I would much rather have this than the Clio or 208 equivalents.The Corsa VXR was already an old bit of kit when it came out in early 2007, now some 7 years on they are still trying to sell it. The Clio RS has had three models in that time, The mini Cooper S has had 3 models too, the Golf GTi again has had 3 models, and many more new cars beside. It really seems to me That Vauxhall have literally £50 in the R&D pot and just can't be bothered.
BBS-LM said:
I have always liked the Corsa VXR, and a quick little hot hatch which is sometimes over looked because of it's name, which is a shame. Would I buy one new, no way.
Even when it's name means "Race". In Italian no less...stick a "Corsa" badge on something from an Italian manufacturer and you'd suddenly be able to sell it for 10%+ more. 
Clivey said:
Antj said:
Vauxhall, the kings of flogging a dead horse.
The Corsa VXR was already an old bit of kit when it came out in early 2007, now some 7 years on they are still trying to sell it. The Clio RS has had three models in that time, The mini Cooper S has had 3 models too, the Golf GTi again has had 3 models, and many more new cars beside. It really seems to me That Vauxhall have literally £50 in the R&D pot and just can't be bothered.
But it's not the same car as it was in '07 and it out-drives it's opponents by the sound of it. - I would much rather have this than the Clio or 208 equivalents.The Corsa VXR was already an old bit of kit when it came out in early 2007, now some 7 years on they are still trying to sell it. The Clio RS has had three models in that time, The mini Cooper S has had 3 models too, the Golf GTi again has had 3 models, and many more new cars beside. It really seems to me That Vauxhall have literally £50 in the R&D pot and just can't be bothered.
All the criticism of it on here seems to centre around it being a Vauxhall and an old design, and on a site for car and driving enthusiasts, I have to question that.
I have never driven the car or any of it's rivals, so I can only go by others opinions, but those who have driven it seem to be universally positive both about how it's engineered and how it drives.
To me this appears to be a no holds barred attempt by Vauxhall to create a proper exciting drivers car, and it seems to have worked.
That is something motoring enthusiasts should be celebrating, especially at a time when some of this car's rivals seem to have lost their way in their efforts to cost cut, and increase market share by being all things to all men.
Alfa159Ti said:
I just don't understand who buys cars like this.
Guys under 25 might want it, but surely could never insure it.
Guys over 25 could insure it, but most would be embarassed to be seen it.
Girls would sooner just buy the 1.2 petrol.
The insurance might not be so much of a blocker but the asking price certainly is for that demographic. But, yes, agree.Guys under 25 might want it, but surely could never insure it.
Guys over 25 could insure it, but most would be embarassed to be seen it.
Girls would sooner just buy the 1.2 petrol.
When I was a younger lad and in the market for a hot hatch I paid £11K for a 6 month old 172CUP! I can't believe now how utterly brilliant that was!
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