Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback (1993 - 2000) 1.2 16V Club 3d (1999/T) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
student
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
good car for the money, not had anyone say they dislike it.
Would you buy this car again and why?
yes I would, although a couple of things have gone wrong it has never failed to start even with 2 faulty components.The car also feels suprisingly quick for a little 1.2 16v
What are you likely to buy next?
A newer model of the corsa
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£1,100
When did you buy the car?
January 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
bought on trade terms, £1100 is cheap for one of these cars although didnt have MOT and needed a service
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
cheap compared to similar models available elsewhere
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
round town its quite happy to cruise at 30 in 5th and will return around 38mpg but doesnt feel out of its league on the motorway either, ignore the book specs the car feels suprisingly quick for a 1.2, amazed me the first time I drove it.
What's it like to park?
easy as its a small car with good visibility
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
yes, tappets noisy at motorway speeds, new exhaust gas release valve and throttle control valve, cost £400 to fix in total. Regardless of this it has always started first time. Generally a reliable little car but when things go wrong theyre not cheap to fix
What's most practical about your car?
feels big inside for a little car.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
nice black interior trim
