Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback (1993 - 2000) 1.2 LS 5d (1995/N) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Poor student :)
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Nobody takes it especially seriously. But running very well for a first car, and looks good.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No - hopefully I'll be able to afford something with slightly more than 44bhp power! With uni debt as it is, though, I'm not sure...
What are you likely to buy next?
VW Golf R32 Manual (blue)
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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?
£600
When did you buy the car?
February 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Not especially good price considering the condition of the car at the time
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Convenience - from somebody at work
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Awful performance and terrible handling. 44bhp means there's just never any power there. You can't overtake anything. Not even a cyclist. Or a tractor. Or a horse. It doesn't handle at all - the car is close to being on 2 wheels when cornering at 30mph, and the wheel screeching makes you sound like a boy racer. Small, thin standard 13" wheels don't grip road and are very prone to skidding due to lack of ABS if you don't know what you're doing. Engine noise is deafening above 80mph. But apart from all that, it's great ;)
What's it like to park?
Very easy. No power steering so you can't dry turn it (not that you should dry turn any car) but small enough it'll just fit anywhere.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Yes - engine was in very poor condition when bought. The fuel filter was in the wrong way round (honestly!) and the water pump was failing, which damaged the cam belt and tensioner. All sorted straight after buying for just under £200 - so total cost of car around £750.
What's most practical about your car?
Easiest car ever to manoeuvre and park (its small size almost compensates for lack of power steering).
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
No gadgets!
