Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback 1.2i Breeze 3d (1997/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Ok it was cheap at the time. PAS a good bonus.
Costs
Fuel consumptions OK - but I did my own servicing.
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On the road
Driving
Nothing to write home about. Small car handling. Uncomfortable on long journeys, get out stiff and uncomfortable.
Performance
No bad - quite nippy, but had to really ask the engine to get anywhere.
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Living with it
Reliability
No impressed - PAS Rack failed at 82,000 (£200), Front discs and pads went at 60,000 and 100,000.
Image
Associated with Chav Wannabe's.
Comfort
Cabin is cramped in the rear, front is OK with the seats back.
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Security and Service
Security
Did have someone try to screwdriver the rear lock, but they failed to get in.
Service
Main dealer prices a joke - £55 PH Labour. Pardon me while I laugh in your face.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Car ditched dur to head gasket failure (120,000), new radiator at 80K. Pad and Discs at 60K & 100K.
Other
Body work started to badly rust, paint faded. Trim brittle.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No