Mmmmmm VXR me up...

I'm not a massive fan of Vauxhalls. Box on the Corsa is a bit clunky and the power delivery is a bit jerky. Hate the Zafira with a passion (feeling of invulnerability and "bike killer" front pillars = a real danger) and don't like the Vectra much either (although I don't like big cars unless they're powerful, really). All that said, I'm going to give a bog standard Astra a blat some time soon...

Vauxhall build quality leaves a lot to be desired

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Looks fantastic on the outside but urrrrgh!!! The inside is dreadful dreary Vauxhall!

Originally Posted by Gnan

Vauxhall build quality leaves a lot to be desired

Really ? My '01 Vectra SRi has a few stone chips, other than that it's been fine (apart from normal wear & tear) for the 5 or so years that I've owned it.

No major problems, it needs a new centre section for the exhaust, but after 5 years that's not too bad. All the electronics works fine, mechanicals are OK, and the bodywork still shines as well as the day I picked it up.

It gets a good thrashing every now and again, but performance isn't bad (it's a heavy car) and it's taken the family to France with ease.

And you see a lot 3 series Beamers than you do Vectras. BM's are becoming rather common these days.

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Originally Posted by Cloggsy

They tested this car on Top Gear recently & it has the mother of all torque steering problems when the hammer is down

Clarkson complained that no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't get the power down successfully (& that was in the dry, what would it be like in the wet )

He actually had an early prototype VXR with the standard Astra suspension, not the VXR setup, so he'd have never got the power down.

Originally Posted by Gnan

Vauxhall build quality leaves a lot to be desired

That comment is totally in-accurate. The build quality is fine.

Don't get me wrong, its no VW/BMW quality, but then your not paying stupid prices, for a car thats very under powered and quite boring to drive. I've taken my Corsa apart more times than i care to remember, but never have had any issues with bits snapping, or breaking (other than the bits i break )

As for the dash, i like it. That picture isn't the best, but the dials etc are totally different to the standard Astra range dials. Look much better when you can actually see the dial properly.

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You're clearly a Vauxhall man through and through!

What about a VX220 Turbo or VXR220? Much more fun!

Originally Posted by Skip

You're clearly a Vauxhall man through and through!

What about a VX220 Turbo or VXR220? Much more fun!

Totally But thats not to say I don't appreciate other brands like Fords etc. Im not into this My Fords better than your Honda type BS..

VXR220 they only made 65, all sold.
VX220 isn't made anymore so can't buy it new.

This will be a daily drive, the missis going to work, evening and weekends type car so needs to be reliable, comfy, and quick.

WE still have her 2.0 turbo Corsa. But its hard for me now as i have an issue with what to do with my own car.

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Originally Posted by Daimo

VX220 isn't made anymore so can't buy it new.

Get a new Lotus Europa S when they come out - no difference....!
Other than the fact its an overpriced white elephant Who said that?!