Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback (1993 - 2000) 1.6 16V Sport 3d (1999/V) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Reliving second youth!

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

Collegues thought it was a "cute car"

Would you buy this car again and why?

No

What are you likely to buy next?

Family car-needs must!

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£2,100

When did you buy the car?

December 2005

Did you get a good deal and why?

Felt it was reasonable at the time-was p/x ing a car with high mileage and engine mount issues-got an ok price for it.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Just divorced-reliving second youth! could never afford to insure high insurance group cars when I was younger.

What was the dealer like?

rather amatuerish-particularly aftersales. got a pre-purchase ispection but didnt do any of the things recommended- including fixing the oil leak around the camshaft seal.

What's it like to drive?

Whilst accelaration and power were good-handling was less good-rather poor in fact. Raised a few eyebrows in the BMW/Volvo fraternity when I was not only keeping up with them but overtaking on the motorway-and that was complete with Jersey "J"plates!

What's it like to park?

Easy to park-small car

Have you had any problems with the car?

Yes-loads initially-wiring harness was faulty, which destroyed the ECU-would have cost £1000- luckily the car was still under warranty. The EGR valave was quite pricey-£120. Never really got rid of the camshaft issue-in fact now requires replacement.

What's most practical about your car?

Not bad room for the age/size of the car.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Power stearing heavier than most other vehicles (Ive driven an identical car-it was the same)- but you always seemed to "know where you were" with the car-felt like you were driving a car.