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M17TT180
30-12-13, 11:32 AM
Yes I know its not a ZS but I love it!

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n209/inda_loft/IMG_20131230_121414_zps31485e9d.jpg (http://s113.photobucket.com/user/inda_loft/media/IMG_20131230_121414_zps31485e9d.jpg.html)

1.6 turbo 178bhp
stamford
30-12-13, 11:34 AM
Not bad for a 1.6. I was looking at a VXR Vectra earlier......280bhp for £5k.
M17TT180
30-12-13, 11:50 AM
Its the engine from the corsa vxr just slightly detuned. A new map will see over 200bhp but i'm not touching this engine.
Dan1971
30-12-13, 12:31 PM
Nice ....

Glad you didn't go for that 1.8 ....
Dan1971
30-12-13, 12:33 PM
..... I was looking at a VXR Vectra earlier......280bhp for £5k.

Been looking at those too - most are £480 tax though. Can get ex police VXR engined vectras for £3K - but they are specced like SRis - same engine mind and as ex police - well maintained despite higher mileage.
stamford
30-12-13, 12:45 PM
Been looking at those too - most are £480 tax though. Can get ex police VXR engined vectras for £3K - but they are specced like SRis - same engine mind and as ex police - well maintained despite higher mileage.


Seen a few, alot of car for little money but cloth seats is a no no for me with Dalmatians.
KevG
30-12-13, 01:05 PM
Been looking at those too - most are £480 tax though. Can get ex police VXR engined vectras for £3K - but they are specced like SRis - same engine mind and as ex police - well maintained despite higher mileage.

Yeah Dan, SRi trim only, but VXR everything else, was looking at these before getting the FocusST.
M17TT180
30-12-13, 03:27 PM
Few more after a quick wash

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n209/inda_loft/IMG_20131230_154110_zpse9f83927.jpg (http://s113.photobucket.com/user/inda_loft/media/IMG_20131230_154110_zpse9f83927.jpg.html)
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n209/inda_loft/IMG_20131230_154059_zps9426c136.jpg (http://s113.photobucket.com/user/inda_loft/media/IMG_20131230_154059_zps9426c136.jpg.html)
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n209/inda_loft/IMG_20131230_154039_zps57211d9d.jpg (http://s113.photobucket.com/user/inda_loft/media/IMG_20131230_154039_zps57211d9d.jpg.html)
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n209/inda_loft/IMG_20131230_154024_zps6c517538.jpg (http://s113.photobucket.com/user/inda_loft/media/IMG_20131230_154024_zps6c517538.jpg.html)
Dan1971
30-12-13, 04:38 PM
What's the inside like then - miles - and how much ?
M17TT180
30-12-13, 05:44 PM
Well it was up for £4289, got there and there was a few bits here and there that needed sorting. Nasty chip in the screen, will get a new screen at some point. Slight dent in the drivers rear arch although as its a black car you cant really see it and I reckon it could be popped out by a good dent guy. Passenger wing mirror cover was missing.

Got them down to £3350 with 3 months warrenty. 83000 on the clock with FVSH all stamped.

As spec goes its quite well specced.

All the normal stuff plus

Power windows (as in hold unlock on fob and windows go down and vice versa with lock)
Cruise control
Phone connect via bluetooth
18" Alloys
Xpack kit
Sports seats
Sport button
Metal Pedals
Factory privacy tint on rear 3 windows
Xenon headlamps
Audio pack with 7 speakers

I'm sure there is more but thats all I can think of at the mo.
Dan1971
30-12-13, 05:55 PM
Nice one - done well there - that's a hefty discount. Shouldn't cost the earth to run either.
M17TT180
30-12-13, 06:07 PM
Well the computer says I'm running 26 mpg currently but new car, first turbo (petrol) and the induction kit my right foot is a little heavy. Also I found out they only made 78 1.6 turbo sri's so pretty rare!
daytona365
30-12-13, 07:07 PM
Sorry but with the rear tints, it looks like an Astra van lol.......apart from that not bad for an Astra............You will miss the the ZS soon.
Jay-ZS+
30-12-13, 07:21 PM
Do like the new look astras, nearly got one of the vans when I was working on sites.

Sounds pretty well spec'd as well!
BUCKYDEVIL
30-12-13, 07:24 PM
Looks great & I would happily own one.
M17TT180
30-12-13, 10:20 PM
Sorry but with the rear tints, it looks like an Astra van lol.......apart from that not bad for an Astra............You will miss the the ZS soon.

The only thing I miss about the ZS was its roarness. The astra tries to fight back with all its electronic wizardry, I can turn the esp off but won't risk it until the weather clears up, don't want to put my new car into a ditch.