TT350 Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I'm considering getting one of these as they're quite cheap even with low miles and I love the styling and 200 bhp has to be decent in something that small and I bet that turbo gives it awesome spread of power. Having driven an A1 1.4 Turbo I really liked it. It just got a bit breathless higher up but I loved the sudden gush of boost. If team Corsa is anything like the A1 I'd be happy. Not expecting the interior to be fantastic but they look decent. Anyone owned/driven one? I have found one for 5k 19k miles on an 08. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I know a guy who had one new and had a lot of issues not sure what they were tho sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke0549 Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Get a Mini Cooper S R53 instead - they start at 1.5k now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted July 28, 2016 Author Share Posted July 28, 2016 Get a Mini Cooper S R53 instead - they start at 1.5k now I can't stand the styling unfortunately! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT350 Posted July 28, 2016 Author Share Posted July 28, 2016 I know a guy who had one new and had a lot of issues not sure what they were tho sorry Hit and miss with new cars. You spend the entire life of the warranty ironing out the bugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarg Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 guy down the road from me he went through 2 gearboxes and had a few other problems with his wife's vxr, sold it last year said it's the worst car he ever bought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 All I know is they look the business. All aggressive like a little fighter jet. Arden blue is my favourite but black with bronze rims looks pretty trick too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunRS Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I'm sure piston 4 can be a problem with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponsonby Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 I had an 09 VXR as a toy in between my 350 and 370. Fun for the first few weeks but they are a bit 'harsh' which began to annoy me - but then I am in the 50+ age group. VXR forum is awful, in comparison with this forum, but have a read up for likely problems. I don't think there are any major ones apart from piston 4 but even this is quite rare, and more common on cars that have been tinkered with. The boost is addictive and handling is good, great for B road blasts. The suspension is compliant on roads with a good surface but crashy on potholed roads, but still holds the road on uneven surfaces. Interior is not too bad, obviously nowhere near as good as my 350HR or 370, but is acceptable and recaro seats are excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Yes they have the recaro cs sportster Like the new nismo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 M32 gearbox is the one to watch out for. Not sure if they put it in the VXR corsa or not. Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeezeebaba Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 My work colleague had one and had a gearbox replaced under warranty with 12k miles on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay M1988 Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Again just to echo comments above Ive a friend whom had a one from new and has been through two gearboxes in a short space of time. Worst part is he doesn't even drive it as a daily I see it off the drive maybe once or twice a week and unfortunately if it isn't on the drive it's sat at the dealership getting repaired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bizizl Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Get a Mini Cooper S R53 instead - they start at 1.5k now They are notoriously unreliable, which is unfortunate as they are incredibly fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kraziekatz1 Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 I've not heard of many reliability issues with these, although they do only seem to be useable in the evenings. They certainly go very fast between red lights......and round supermarket car parks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodyboarder81 Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 What about a 197/200 Clio ? Great little cars and handle pretty well ! I had a megan r26 and that was an epic car . Recaro's , lsd, brembo's all as standard . Handled better than a standard zed I have to say . Not sure what you can pick these up for ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggalo Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Wouldn't touch them with a barge pole. I've been a member of a Vx forum for 12 years, and it's about the only VXR that gets slated by them. Get a Facelift Mk6 Fiesta ST instead. Bullet proof if they've been looked after and a lot of fun to drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowhereboy Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Test drove one a while back, cracking little car and loved those recaros! If I was in the market for a hot hatch it would be the new shape fiesta St with the mountune pack all day long 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeezeebaba Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Test drove one a while back, cracking little car and loved those recaros! If I was in the market for a hot hatch it would be the new shape fiesta St with the mountune pack all day long This ^ Fiesta ST is superb fun. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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