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jord294

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as title Yes

local to me is an uber cheap 2006 VXR in black. F.S.H, proven 265bhp, recent dual mass and clutch fitted, running on 19s which need a refurb and in black.

basically it needs a bit of t.l.c (wheels and a bit of bodywork)

also h.p.i clear

worth it at under 5K Dunno

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Posted 18th Sep 2012 at 15:50
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Worst colour IMO on them blackYes

How many miles has it done,as turbos struggle to do 50kWink

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Posted 18th Sep 2012 at 15:57
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Got 2 mates with these and their nice cars, comfortable good noise big pops and bangs if De-catted and go pretty well. They shred front tyres and apparently kill gearboxes quite early as both had theirs changed under warranty. They torque steer like a b**ch though. And my mates one that has big forge fmic and full miltec exhaust and decats can't keep up with my 6 at top end but a bit quicker lower down because of torque.

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Posted 18th Sep 2012 at 16:00
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jord294

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86k

not the best colour i know, and swore i'd never have another black car, but i think the seller will drop the price a bit more

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Posted 18th Sep 2012 at 16:01
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coskev

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jord294 wrote:
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not the best colour i know, and swore i'd never have another black car, but i think the seller will drop the price a bit more


Deffo find out if its had a turbo,another bargaining toolWink not too expensive or hard to swap,circa £500 for a brand new unitThumbs up

We have had a new gearbox under warranty in the Corsa VXR,done just over 30kRoll eyes

Listen out for whining noises from the diff,the bearings give up.There are no parts available either for the gearbox from Vaux,they only list a complete unit at £1800Shock

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Posted 18th Sep 2012 at 16:32
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jord294

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he has receipts for gearbox, flywheel and clutch.

will ask the question about turbo Thumbs up

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Posted 18th Sep 2012 at 16:40
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coskev wrote:
jord294 wrote:
86k

not the best colour i know, and swore i'd never have another black car, but i think the seller will drop the price a bit more


Deffo find out if its had a turbo,another bargaining toolWink not too expensive or hard to swap,circa £500 for a brand new unitThumbs up

We have had a new gearbox under warranty in the Corsa VXR,done just over 30kRoll eyes

Listen out for whining noises from the diff,the bearings give up.There are no parts available either for the gearbox from Vaux,they only list a complete unit at £1800Shock


What boils my p**s is that people used to slate Rover for this with the TorSen type A diff that was in the 220/420 Turbos, as the diff journal was poorly designed by Torsen and shears at the bearing radius. A quick design change to the type B and it never had a problem again. Vauxhall do a s**t job and it's ok, people still bum them cos dem vxr Corsas be sik blud innit. Go figure.

I find them dull and uninteresting to drive, no matter how many Halfords parts they attached to the body. The Mk 6 Astra was better but still rather bland. I think you'd be better sticking with the Rallye and TLCing that personally. Smile

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Posted 18th Sep 2012 at 17:10
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I think you'd be better sticking with the Rallye and TLCing that personally. Smile


TLCing the rallye more than I have Hmm don't think I can improve.

Thanks for input though Thumbs up

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Posted 18th Sep 2012 at 17:19
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I'd be wondering why he's selling it so cheap? Cheapest on autorader is 6k?

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Posted 18th Sep 2012 at 17:36
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I wouldnt want one ever tbh. But thats my 2c
I might be wrong but i dont think they are much of a drivers car so to speak

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Posted 18th Sep 2012 at 17:41
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Always wanted one but just because of the way the nurburg one looks Cool never driven one so can't comment.

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Posted 18th Sep 2012 at 17:59
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Brothers recently purchased the Nurburg edition. Looks ace, sounds great and no problems yet. Still prefer my 6 though haha

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I'm sure they're great cars but I just don't like the look of them. As long as you're happy that's all that matters and for £5k that sounds like a good buy.

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Posted 18th Sep 2012 at 19:03
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am constantly on the look out for a bargain, and the VXR is tempting. but at the end of the day, there is nothing wrong with the wallye

think i'll keep saving Yes

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Posted 18th Sep 2012 at 19:07
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tis a bloody vauxhaul for a start but my sister in law had one, it done less than 20k and had 2 fuel pumps, a turbo, the l/h skirk blistered coz the exhaust fell so then screwed the skirt. In the end she took it back and bought a fiesta st instead!!also it torque steers like a cnut the brakes are rubbish for a "performance" car and it doesnt really handle and it aint that quick.But it is nice inside and has a nice stance too.

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Driven both corsa and Astra Vxr, they are complete w**k. In standard form they aren't very quick especially the corsa oh and they are all driven by spotty gimps Thumbs up

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been there and done the vauxhall thing...nuff said........thats why i have stuck with french cars instead,for the last 16 yearsSmile

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The engines in these cars are well built tho Thumbs up

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Not from the horror stories i have read, piston's letting go around 30k not good at all.

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Posted 18th Sep 2012 at 23:16
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Really?? I heared this was one of the best engines they have built?

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Posted 18th Sep 2012 at 23:18
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Really?? I heared this was one of the best engines they have built?


Probably is. Just shows how bad they were Big grin


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Aren't the pistons forged steel, surely?

Posted 19th Sep 2012 at 07:12
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coskev

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anth wrote:
Aren't the pistons forged steel, surely?



doubt it as standardDunno

evo's etc aren't,so can't see vaux using forged pistons on a lower powered engDunno

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Posted 19th Sep 2012 at 10:37
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I really like the looks and sound (especially the nurburgring edition) but too much of a blunt instrument for me, scrabbles for grip when pushed hard, understeers if getting on the power 1% too early, gearshift uninspiring, steering direct but lacking in feel. Better on the road than on the track.

Probably all curable issues with aftermarket mods except for steering feel.
Posted 19th Sep 2012 at 11:59
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a friend of mine has one of these, although it is a Courtney sport tuned with a stainless exhaust Love
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