• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    nothing really - couldn't afford anything much newer at the time

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

    Think its ok, quite nice to drive

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Already sold this car, possibly consider another vauxhall in future, astra or astra coupe

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Sold the car in January 2007, may consider astra, focus, megane etc.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £3,000

    When did you buy the car?

    May 2005

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes a good deal, under five years old, 1 owner, low mileage - so not bad.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Decent car for a decent price

    What was the dealer like?

    Helpful, not pushy

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Nippy enough, fairly refined on the motorway for a 1.2

    What's it like to park?

    Easy peasy, excellent visibility, light stearing - simply couldn't be any easier.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Only thing that has gone wrong was the gear linkages, apparently a common fault with corsa's - not renowned for having a strong gearbox. An inexpensive repair. Other than that a very reliable car

    What's most practical about your car?

    Interior space, more than most other small cars at the time Very economical, averages about 47mpg, 42 on short runs, 55+ on motorway - in other words very good

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Very few gadgets, a simple practicle car.