Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback 1.2i 16V SXi 3d (2002/02) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cheap to buy, there's always an offer on if your buying new.
Costs
Servicing is a bit steep and it is hard to tell if the car has been serviced or not. On the up side, as it's a common car non Vauxhall parts are in abundance.
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On the road
Driving
A tad agricultural, but the go-kart like performance is fun!
Performance
Excellent for a 1.2, unfairly slated in the press. It beats the pants off the equivalent Fiesta and Polo, if you don't believe me look at the stats!
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Living with it
Reliability
Ran without a glitch for three years, then the steering column bent, 2 months out of warranty. A common problem with Vauxhalls which has not bee widely broadcast. The manager at my Vauxhall garage said that he was seeing lots of Corsa's with the same prob
Image
Good, but many people listen to the bad press and so are a bit scathing. The SXI is definitely more appealing than the Miss Marple like Comfort
Comfort
Good sports seats. It's worth paying the extra for the SXI.
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Security and Service
Security
Immobiliser and deadlocks. Not much need for an alarm.
Service
Expensive servicing with little results. Staff forgot to stamp the service book every time!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Bent steering column after three months due to fatigue. Replacement about £800. I was also told I needed a steering rack as well as it had badly worn. I sold the car not long after this.
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