Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback 1.7 D Merit 5d (1996/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Prices have slowed a lot now but lost £1250 on overall value in 1 year.
Costs
Main dealers are very expensive private garages and after market products just as good at quarter of price.
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On the road
Driving
Not bad at all for a diesel.
Performance
Quite quick for a small diesel car. Can pull small-medium size trailer with ease.
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Living with it
Reliability
Solid car 100% reliable can not fault it never in 3 years let me down once.
Image
Still looks great if your a boy racer or a mature driver after nearly 10 years.
Comfort
About normal, not particularly bad.
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Security and Service
Security
Standard immobiliser has kept it on my drive with no problems.
Service
Too expensive at main dealer, full service only £80. with cambelt only £160 at private garage.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Not one problem provided it has regular service no problems
Other
Parts from dealers are extremely expensive, wheel bearing from dealer £38, from local parts shop £7. AVOID MAIN DEALERS.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes