Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback (2000 - 2004) 1.2i 16V Elegance 3d (2002/52) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Not a lot! Possibly that you lack an imagination? Theres plenty of them on the road.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Most people like it.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, but i need something more suited to motorway journeys.
What are you likely to buy next?
Corsa 1.4 SXI, or Nissan Micra 160SR
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£3,200
When did you buy the car?
October 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Most of my friends own and thrash their Corsa's, and havent encountered any problems. I mainly bought it for its reputation for reliability.
What was the dealer like?
Rubbish!
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
I've traded down from a 2.2 turbo diesel to this, and wasnt expecting much from the little 1.2 Corsa. But its actually quite nippy, and pulls really well under load considering its size. Its also quite good on fuel, despite it thriving on revs. Only downside is the low gearing, which means it is revving at 3900rpm at 70mph, making it quite noisy on long journeys.
What's it like to park?
As you'd expect, very easy.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
I've only owned it for just over a month but i've done 2500 miles in that time with no mechanical problems. Only problem is a rattly CD player, but most Corsa's seem to have this.
What's most practical about your car?
Its suprisingly roomy for a small car, quite comfortable for 4 adults.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
A/C is good to have. I also like the beige interior fitted to the Elegance model, it stands out but might prove a pain to keep clean.
