Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback (1993 - 2000) 1.2 Merit 3d (1993/L) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

That I am an idiot who bought a car that didn't even get properly driven by me (It did have an optional Vauxhall fitted spoiler though which I havn't seen on another Corsa, so made it look rather unique)

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

They thought it was ok for a first car, though now it has to be scrapped they probably think what I am thinking, that it is rubbish

Would you buy this car again and why?

No, I certainly wouldn't

What are you likely to buy next?

Something for the right price that isn't a Corsa, a Fiesta would do nicely

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£350

When did you buy the car?

February 2008

Did you get a good deal and why?

No, I didn't even get to drive it properly and it has to be scrapped already

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

It was cheap and seemed like a good buy as a first car

What was the dealer like?

They were fine, the garage is just across the road from me

What's it like to drive?

It was ok on the brief test drive I did in it, though the gearbox was terrible

What's it like to park?

Not that bad, though never properly parked it. Biting point on the clutch was a lot higher than the Micra I'm use to driving

Have you had any problems with the car?

It failed it's mot, the underneath of the car has badly rotted away & is beyond repair, had to buy new wiper arms the other day too. The bar to move the driver's seat fell off & the sunroof leaked

What's most practical about your car?

No, nothing about it is practical

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Bit sad having a favourite gadget really, but no it has nothing