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Astra Dan said:
Easiest quick way to double check is to look for a centre exhaust that the VXRs have.
It does indeed have a centre exhaust and if it wasn't for the drum brakes on the back then I wouldn't have questioned it. Even the interior looks identical. However it doesn't sound very vxr(ish), just seems to make a lot of noise and go nowhere fast. Then again I think an original vxr is pretty much the same.I'll see if I can grab a pic of it tonight. Oh and its a silver one not a white one.
Edited by carl carlson on Thursday 23 June 14:27
Chrisw666 said:
AFAIK the Arctic was a proper VXR in the same way the Astra sold to weird pant lovers was.
I'm pretty sure I saw some scrote in a white Corsa with black rims all kitted up and badged as 'Arctic' but with a tell tale side exit exhaust and with all the power of a turnip last week, then yesterday a 5 door one with similar treatment.carl carlson said:
However it doesn't sound very vxr(ish), just seems to make a lot of noise and go nowhere fast. Then again I think an original vxr is pretty much the same.
To be fair, whilst it's not going to worry something like a TVR, I've no doubt that a Corsa VXR is probably a fairly enjoyable and reasonably brisk hot hatch!Gotta laugh at people who "badge up" their cars though.. to actually lie to someone about having a better model of car than they actually have is so hilariously tragic, it's almost not funny.
Chicane-UK said:
carl carlson said:
However it doesn't sound very vxr(ish), just seems to make a lot of noise and go nowhere fast. Then again I think an original vxr is pretty much the same.
To be fair, whilst it's not going to worry something like a TVR, I've no doubt that a Corsa VXR is probably a fairly enjoyable and reasonably brisk hot hatch!
I try 
The little VXR's aren't bad as it goes, bit of a girls motor though im(h)o.
Am I honestly the only one that wishes there were more options for cars that are quick but just blend in better?
I cannot be the only one longing for all go and NO show without mad retrofitting boggo models. I know there are some cars that can carry it, but not enough!
The little VXR's aren't bad as it goes, bit of a girls motor though im(h)o.
Am I honestly the only one that wishes there were more options for cars that are quick but just blend in better?
I cannot be the only one longing for all go and NO show without mad retrofitting boggo models. I know there are some cars that can carry it, but not enough!
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