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They're not poor-handling at all. Don't lap up the Clarkson review... he just piled on the lock and booted it. Any car with decent torque and front drive would do that.
They are capable.
That said, the Clio would be, and is, quicker on a twisty track. See EVO's Bedford lap times, for proof.
Hardly "In it's wake"
One pulled out a couple of lengths out on me, from 40-100+ buttons, on a DC.
Hardly "destroyed" in anyone's book. Even an Astra owner's book.
Re: Mk1 Hybrid Project
I had to tell 'em how to get the carrier off though :o
I sprayed the oil too, i'll have you know.
But yeah, they're both legends. Drinks owed.