Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback 1.5 D Merit 3d (1994/L) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Suits high mileage drivers who don't mind a small car.
Costs
Excellent fuel economy but servicing can be expensive from main dealers. Use non-franchise garages.
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On the road
Driving
Poor handling over bumps. Heavy engine promotes understeer on wet roundabouts.
Performance
For a small diesel performance is fine in town but isn't enough for A-road overtaking.
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Living with it
Reliability
Only major problem in four years is alternator failure.
Image
Not a boy racer's car. Family runabout.
Comfort
Suits smaller drivers due to close pedals, short reach to gearstick, not enough shoulder support from seats. No power steering.
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Security and Service
Security
No alarm or immobiliser. No airbag. Side impact bars. Integrated stereo. Deadlocks.
Service
Not really applicable. One service from Vauxhall, then non-franchise garages.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Alternator replaced.
Other
Stereo display started to smoke and then melt. Pulled fuse then replaced display from a breaker.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes