Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback 1.2i 16V Comfort 5d (2002/02) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Car cost approx 9 thousand when new, now model of higher class can be purchased for approx 8 thousand.
Costs
Grade 2 insurance, fuel consumtion ok, but when driven hard really drinks the stuff...
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On the road
Driving
Handling very precise, power steering feels quite tasking at low speeds and lacks feel at about 40mph. Visibility while reverse parking is fairly restricted due to bulky rear posts.
Performance
1.2 surprisingly nippy. Acceleration is good between 40 and 60, after 75 acceleration nearly comes to a stop even when lighlty laden. Will eventually get to 95-ish though, on a track day of course though officer!
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Living with it
Reliability
Starts first time every day, even in recent sub zero temperatures started within literally a second of cranking.
Image
Cool looking front lights with the rear looking quite substantial and sporty.
Comfort
Seats are firm and the head rests obviously not designed to rest your head on as they are like bricks. Dirt particles seem to become a part of the material used and is pretty hard to keep clean unless vacuumed every few days.
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Security and Service
Security
Remote central locking very effective from great distances, double locks for extra protection. Also central locking built into fuel cap so no messing with keys in caps.
Service
Good service, car arrived when promised, dearler servicing fast and well done.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Windscreen water motor stoped working in previous cold weather, was jsut a fuse but now has stoped working again, possible electrical shorting fault maybe?
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes