• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    umm nothing out of the ordenary

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    good little practical car, quite nippy for a 1.0

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    no. purely because the engine is adequate, but nothing special. that said i would get the 1.3 model. BEWARE though that it is 16v and as such the insurance for a 18/19 yr old lad is quite unreasonable.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    looking as something with a 1.6, probably an almera or a golf

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £500

    When did you buy the car?

    October 2009

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    yes, one lady keeper, good over all condition

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Needed a car after having my old corsa stolen

    What was the dealer like?

    na

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    like a springy gokart the 1.0 engine is more than enough for around town, on the motor way can easily handle 75 crusing speed although will struggle to do anything significantly more.

    What's it like to park?

    easy to park, very small can park most places

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    nothing major, throttle body gasket, rear sills needed a weld before the mot but thats it.

    What's most practical about your car?

    good for young person who's working.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    this is the pov model, but the ability and ease of upgrading parts is astounding