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Offline andykram

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The competition hots up
« on: 08 February 2012, 16:37 »
I don't care what people say but I think that's a seriously nice car. Maybe not in yellow but smart nevertheless.

http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/259868/
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Offline Adam

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Re: The competition hots up
« Reply #1 on: 08 February 2012, 16:49 »
Okay that's a nice looking motor.

But not too sure on the rear wing?
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Offline dubber36

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Re: The competition hots up
« Reply #2 on: 08 February 2012, 16:55 »
Hmmm, something to aspire to when you are 20, but would look a tw@ in when you were over 25.
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Offline Murrayedition35

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Re: The competition hots up
« Reply #3 on: 08 February 2012, 17:35 »
Not sure.... :rolleyes:

I once had a vauxhall and I lost a load of money when it came time to trade it in....
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Offline Jimble

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Re: The competition hots up
« Reply #4 on: 08 February 2012, 18:22 »
I like Vauxhall but that looks a lot like a flatened corsa!
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Offline HA54SYM`

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Re: The competition hots up
« Reply #5 on: 08 February 2012, 19:56 »
Looks good I reckon, and the 'extra' spolier is an option.

Only thing that lest it down as we all say is residuals, especially if its near £26k new.

Tempted though....

But VW need to take note, next GTi must have good standard equipment, looks and stance to befit a GTi....

Competition is moving on.

Dave
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Offline andykram

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Re: The competition hots up
« Reply #6 on: 08 February 2012, 20:11 »
I think it will steal sales cos the comparable Mk 7 will no doubt be dearer, 30/40 bhp down on power, come on 18s at best (and possibly even 17s) etc etc.

You can only trade on name and supposed reputation for so long until people just have enough. I'm 44 and would happily drive that VXR so I don't buy into this anti Vauxhall VW snobbery. I liked the previous VXR but bought the Mk6 over it cos I thought it was a better day to day car than the Vauxhall. Next time (assuming I can afford any of them anyway) I will test drive both and probably the Focus and make a decision based on all factors. At the prices we are now looking at, value for money will be an important factor.
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Offline jdjd

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Re: The competition hots up
« Reply #7 on: 08 February 2012, 20:37 »
Takes the challange to the R range nevermind the GTI for a fraction of the cost.
 Again like I told you guys before the GTI is going to be marketed against the ST fiesta and corsa's etc.. in terms of power
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Offline Nutkins

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Re: The competition hots up
« Reply #8 on: 08 February 2012, 21:35 »
Hmm not that keen - looks pretty similar to the Honda Type R.
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Offline carl1

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Re: The competition hots up
« Reply #9 on: 08 February 2012, 21:51 »
Errrrm no way. BTW Ive sat in a new astra top of the range elite which will near enough be the same interior, absolute mess, creaky plastic everywhere and at least 3 classes down from VW.
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