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Clio 182 CUP!
Join Date: Feb 2005
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DAMN! I am seeing soooo many Astra Coupes today! But then again, i think it could be due to the Astra being pretty stylish. Can anyone kinda photoshop a 5 door Ghia into a Coupe? (NOT Just remove the rear doors, but make it look good too LOL)
![]() ![]() I reckon that Ford should do a coupe version. Basically a Hard top Convertible... I reckon it would do well. Damn, the Astra Coupes are everywhere in fashion concious Balmain!
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How about this...
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Clio 182 CUP!
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Quick chop:
![]() Its a very bad photochop job, but if you squint enough, it looks pretty neat |
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Clio 182 CUP!
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------------- Steven 'In fact, so good is the Clio 182 with the Cup chassis set-up that I feel moved to make a bold statement - I think it's the best hot hatch ever built.' (EVO Jan 04) |
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The current AH Astra "coupe" is a 3 door hatch. There was a very good looking coupe' in the previous Open and Vauxhall Astras in Europe but not here. A coupe has a boot.
So a 3 door hatch Focus is the competitor to what Holden are trying to make everyone believe is an upmarket coupe. Look at the side profile of the Astra "coupe" and look at a LR Focus 3 door - hey - do I drive a Focus "coupe'! MK |
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Clio 182 CUP!
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I saw two Astras side by side. a 5 door and 3 door (in balmain.... they almost crashed too! haha). The both have different bumpers, rear lights, rear window, different slant to the roof, and different side profile. The focus however is very much like the 5 door.....
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The current Astra Coupe is also a very hot looking car although the European model gets a much better looking front bumper and I like the GTC name rather than "Coupe". It is a much better looking car than the current Focus Zetec inside and out. I was set on purchasing it and was waiting for it to come here but when the engine specs were release I was very disappointed being an Astra owner and fan. As it is with only a 1.8 from the old Astra G, it's all style and no substance. This is its weakest link. A 2.2 would have made the decision very easy. Mind you I reckon the Zetec is still a stunning looking car in its own right which is why I bought one (and still waiting since july19th). I can't understand Ford. There is a market for premium small cars if you go by how many Golfs and A3's are on the road. The new Focus range is very limited. Motor Mag reported Ford will not be bringing in the diesel Focus and no word about the 5 pot ST. Holden will be bringing in the 147kw Turbo Astra Coupe/Hatch and it will wear HSV badges. This will have phenomenal flow on effects for the Astra range. Ford needs to bring in the ST to compete with the Astras and Golfs and give the Focus a bit of hot hatch street cred. Its technically super and a stunning looking machine. Ford seems a bit slow probably because they care more about their Falcon business. No doubt new Focus is cannibilising Falcon sales at the moment. Bring in the ST!!! |
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Virtuous Bogan (TM)
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those first two pics are so bloody ugly..they look even worse from behind!
yeahp wait for ST, if you want a coupe get a sports car not some try hard hatch.
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There's a Focus CC coming. http://www.channel4.com/4car/gallery.../focus-cc.html
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As seen at the 2005 Melbourne Motorshow, the concept itself. MMMmmmm 20 inch chromies!!
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Clio 182 CUP!
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Yep... matt now how about a PRODUCTION finished vehicle? doubt those front lights will make it....
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God I hope it makes it to production without losing too much of its visual impact. Understanable changes would include more traditional headlights and small wheels, other than that though, DONT CHANGE A THING.
I really like the chrome garnishs all over the place, very stylish. The burgundy/cream interior is GORGEOUS. I certainly would love to see that in a Fairmont, too. I'd certainly consider it over a ST if Ford AU presented us with the choice. Which they wont, cause they're the Falcon company, the morons. |
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Just read the Friday CarsGuide. Ford Australia is bringing the ST to Oz!
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The Focus TV campaign has pretty much halted already, and the Fiesta was never given a chance, with it's massive 23 minute advertising blitz upon launch. F series get no big media exposure whatsoever, and sell despite the disinterest Ford AU displays in it. Ford is as bored of the Courier as we are. Enthusiasts and people who get lost on the way to the Toyota dealerships are all that keeps Ford afloat. Ford IS the Falcon company, admit it. |
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Ford make a crap load more money off a falcon/territory then they do with the imports, so it only makes sense to sell more of these. Things are changing, but to pigeon hole ford like that is incorrect.
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