Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback (2003 - 2006) 1.2 16V Life 3d Easytronic (2003/53) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
well my mum now owns this car, and she has the same thoughts as me - sluggish
Would you buy this car again and why?
never in a million years, avoid it
What are you likely to buy next?
just brought a automatic toyato aygo and they are a 100 times better then the corsa, toyota builds cars to last and a smoother drive.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£9,000
When did you buy the car?
January 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
no money off the asking price in the vauxall garage in laindon.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
small in size and automatic, nice lookin motor
What was the dealer like?
they started off okay, untill the car started to go wrong.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
sluggish gear change for this tip tronic car, very slow to pull away especially at round a bouts.
What's it like to park?
fine, nice and small car .
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
YES, had to have a new clutch fitted, at 45000 miles on the clock. cost £800, then the vauxall garage didnt fit it properly and it kept slipping, i wasnt impressed when the car was only 3 years old. very sluggish gear change, which the garage said was normal.
What's most practical about your car?
petrol
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
air con