Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback 1.2i 16V Comfort 5d (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Other mini cars are better equipped. No air con or ABS as standard.
Costs
Don't really notice the costs 'til service due.
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On the road
Driving
Steering far too light on motorways - slightest pothole makes car judder.
Performance
Under-powered. Have to drop gear to overtake.
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Living with it
Reliability
Never broken down. Occasional lazy start, immobiliser as explained later.
Image
Good looks, better than some others.
Comfort
Too cramped for 3 in the back, front seats too rigid and upright.
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Security and Service
Security
Deadlocks, anti-hijack unlocking whereby only driver's door opens on first remote press.
Service
2 years running they didn't do anti-perforation body check so had to ask them to do it.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Immobiliser modified at the beginning as engine would cut out, new driver's door central locking motor, new steering column pump as steering became very heavy at low speeds.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No