Which spec Much difference in the Sport to the EX model?

gadge · 6th June 2007, 07:38

Is the only difference sat nav,HFT,cruise control and dual climate control?

I can live with out sat nav built in, allready have a TomTom One. I'd pay for the HFT as an option if i got the sport. I would also pay for 18" alloys and the body kit too.

Just trying to save money where i can!

civie · 6th June 2007, 07:45

Hi My friend,
Have you added up the options price you mentioned against the cost of EX,
My opinion, the 18" alloys look nice and the body kit maybe a little expensive for cosmetics. However in the long run buying larger rubber for the alloys also adds on £££ to the cost of ownershp.(depending how long you retain the car for that is).

Personally, i can live with the sport Diesel, std car.

gadge · 6th June 2007, 07:53

If i got the EX i would still add those option onto it so the offset would be the same wont it?

What can i say? Im a sucker for big wheels and styling!

lsuhe · 6th June 2007, 08:00

I was going to get a port and then looked at the difference

dvd sat nav (approx £500-1200)
dual zone climate ( approx 600)
bluetooth phone (200-300)
aluminium foot rest (40)
Better alarm (??)
Auto wipers (75)
Auto lights (75)
cruise control (200)
electric folding mirrors (125)

those are approx prices from similar cars if you could add it on e.g. astra golf, megane, laguna etc.
Def worth the £1400 more I think.

It used to be even more as got leather steering wheel and front fogs but this is now standard on Sport.

l-noel · 6th June 2007, 08:01

I'm in the opposite position, I do care more from the inside than the outside (I'm driving in, not looking at it

) So I would go for the Ex with the glass roof option.

Kremmen · 6th June 2007, 08:15

Me too - I'm a sucker for the toys as I spend my time inside the car.

czechplastik · 6th June 2007, 15:01

I think the kit for the money is great value, you may regret long term not going for the extra toys.

gadge · 6th June 2007, 17:35

EX model it is then. Im trying to find a 6month old one now.

mattfog · 6th June 2007, 18:33

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Originally Posted by gadge

EX model it is then. Im trying to find a 6month old one now.

Pity, I px'd my 6mth old EX in April to fund my new toy! I think you have made the right decision - the EX is fully-loaded and is excellent value for money.

czechplastik · 6th June 2007, 18:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by gadge

EX model it is then. Im trying to find a 6month old one now.

I'm sure you'll find one somwhere. Happy hunting!

dieseldriver · 6th June 2007, 22:43

I have also been looking at both options, but thanks to you all for making my mind up.

EX it will be. I am seeing the dealer on Saturday and hope to place an order ready for the plate change in september.......

Obo · 7th June 2007, 16:40

The EX is definately worth the extra money I originally was getting an ES with leather but I really wanted HID's & 17" wheels so as I wanted leather the sport was out as an option.The EX was my only option and at only £1200 extra well worth it.

Personally I love it, the sat nav is a bonus, I've never had a problem with the HFT and the voice control which is good IMO if you use the correct commands and speak clearly she understands you everytime and I have a very broad bristolian accent (think Vicki Pollard). I also love the fact that you can have the climate controls and audio on the sat nav screen. Also Dual zone climate is invaluable if you have an awkward partner like mine!

Charles_Harding · 7th June 2007, 16:50

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Originally Posted by dieseldriver

I have also been looking at both options, but thanks to you all for making my mind up.

EX it will be. I am seeing the dealer on Saturday and hope to place an order ready for the plate change in september.......

Go for that EX.

Then you've got the Space Ship with all the necessary toys, you can always add more if you wish!

Or get the stealer to throw a few in for good measure!

Just the dash with its screen alone is worth all those extras pennies. (Euros for our continental chums!)

57 plate? I can imagine that already, I'm jealous!

"Life expectancy would grow by leaps and bounds, if green vegetables smelled as good as bacon!"

Charles H.

6th June 2007, 07:38	#1 (permalink)
gadge Valve Cap Join Date: 5th June 2007 Location: Liverpool Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Much difference in the Sport to the EX model? Is the only difference sat nav,HFT,cruise control and dual climate control? I can live with out sat nav built in, allready have a TomTom One. I'd pay for the HFT as an option if i got the sport. I would also pay for 18" alloys and the body kit too. Just trying to save money where i can!

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lsuhe Wheelnut Join Date: 28th October 2006 Location: Nottingham Posts: 55 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	ex rocks I was going to get a port and then looked at the difference dvd sat nav (approx £500-1200) dual zone climate ( approx 600) bluetooth phone (200-300) aluminium foot rest (40) Better alarm (??) Auto wipers (75) Auto lights (75) cruise control (200) electric folding mirrors (125) those are approx prices from similar cars if you could add it on e.g. astra golf, megane, laguna etc. Def worth the £1400 more I think. It used to be even more as got leather steering wheel and front fogs but this is now standard on Sport.

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civie Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 5th March 2007 Location: north east Posts: 208 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi My friend, Have you added up the options price you mentioned against the cost of EX, My opinion, the 18" alloys look nice and the body kit maybe a little expensive for cosmetics. However in the long run buying larger rubber for the alloys also adds on £££ to the cost of ownershp.(depending how long you retain the car for that is). Personally, i can live with the sport Diesel, std car.

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gadge Valve Cap Join Date: 5th June 2007 Location: Liverpool Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	If i got the EX i would still add those option onto it so the offset would be the same wont it? What can i say? Im a sucker for big wheels and styling!

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l-noel Wine and cooking ! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th December 2006 Location: Roanne-France Posts: 1,299 Thanks: 4 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (0)	I'm in the opposite position, I do care more from the inside than the outside (I'm driving in, not looking at it ) So I would go for the Ex with the glass roof option.

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Kremmen Krem de la Krem Civinfo guru Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 2,825 Thanks: 13 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts iTrader: (0)	Me too - I'm a sucker for the toys as I spend my time inside the car.

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czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,659 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	I think the kit for the money is great value, you may regret long term not going for the extra toys.

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gadge Valve Cap Join Date: 5th June 2007 Location: Liverpool Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	EX model it is then. Im trying to find a 6month old one now.

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dieseldriver Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 4th June 2007 Location: Didcot, Oxon Posts: 146 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	I have also been looking at both options, but thanks to you all for making my mind up. EX it will be. I am seeing the dealer on Saturday and hope to place an order ready for the plate change in september.......

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Obo Rusty Nut! Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 15th March 2007 Location: Weston-super-Mare Posts: 615 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	The EX is definately worth the extra money I originally was getting an ES with leather but I really wanted HID's & 17" wheels so as I wanted leather the sport was out as an option.The EX was my only option and at only £1200 extra well worth it. Personally I love it, the sat nav is a bonus, I've never had a problem with the HFT and the voice control which is good IMO if you use the correct commands and speak clearly she understands you everytime and I have a very broad bristolian accent (think Vicki Pollard). I also love the fact that you can have the climate controls and audio on the sat nav screen. Also Dual zone climate is invaluable if you have an awkward partner like mine!