Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback 1.2 Merit 3d (1996/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Minimum extras. Just enough to get to the car moving.
Costs
Very cheap on fuel and parts, but servicing at main dealer can be expensive. However, they do a very good job.
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On the road
Driving
Poor front grip, especially in the wet. Lots of tyre noise on motorway.
Performance
No power for overtaking, but adequate for town and country.
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Living with it
Reliability
90k miles, and so far a tail box on the exhaust and wheel bearing.
Image
Dated and for a Granny.
Comfort
Bad back support for long journeys, front and back. Poor kidney and shoulder support.
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Security and Service
Security
Good transponder immobiliser. Poor locks, as with all Vauxhalls. Took 30 seconds to break into when I locked my keys inside.
Service
Good servicing and communication when work is being carried out.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Very reliable. Can be noisy at high revs.
Other
Soundproofing could be improved greatly along with more integral safety features.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes