Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback (1993 - 2000) 1.0 12V Club 3d (2000/X) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

small but feisty!

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

Normally very reliable, but not this particular car

Would you buy this car again and why?

Surprisingly yes i would!!! I've had a corsa before and it was fab!!

What are you likely to buy next?

Another corsa because they are small and powerful for what they are, mostly reliable, cheap to run and sturdy enough to not crumple like a sardine can when you crash!

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£2,350

When did you buy the car?

March 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

No i was well and truly robbed!!!! because the car has been in the garage every 2 months since i bought it!

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

i crashed the last corsa i owned and needed a new one. I bought it because I loved and trusted the car.

What was the dealer like?

untrustworthy,and a little too keen to get rid of the car.

What's it like to drive?

despite it's many ailments, it's great to drive and for a 1.0 it's nippy - even on the motorway

What's it like to park?

Easy to park!

Have you had any problems with the car?

Yes!! Where do i start, i've had the gear linkeage fixed, the EGR valve, 2 new exhausts, lower arm brushes, oil pressure switch, coil pack, rear brake drum, pads and shoes, exhaust emissions light is currently on and the brakes are grinding again - there's to much to remember!

What's most practical about your car?

It's great to drive on the motorway!!

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

don't have one - even the cd player scratches my cds!