The 1.6 GSi's are good engines. The inlet manifold is incredibly restrictive but the engine is capable of 20XE power. At least 180ish with throttle boddies and some good management.

It's good that you know about the B-Pillars, they usually crack at the base, if this is the problem remember to have a bodyshop drill in front of the crack so it doesn't happen again. Then weld and fill it.

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Originally posted by Kerry
my gsi has only done 40k and for some reason the engine is knockin its tits off :o

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my gsi has only done 40k and for some reason the engine is knockin its tits off :o

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Originally posted by mase5
well i'm 17 with pass plus, been driving bout 4 months

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Originally posted by mase5
well i'm 17 with pass plus, been driving bout 4 months !!! think they will bleed me dry !!!

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well i'm 17 with pass plus, been driving bout 4 months !!! think they will bleed me dry !!!

950 is good insurance, i am looking at getting a 1.6 sport and the insurance will be 770 fully comp, with my dad as main driver and 1y's ncb.

My ins. was 950, am 18 with 0ncb
(TPFT tho) That was admiral...

might go an have a look then. Don't think insurance will let me though !!!

+is it just me or including me in the last week bout 4/5 people have bought them?! lol

as long as it ain't puffing smoke at the moment and is pulling smoothly on the test drive it should be fine.

i had a 1.4 16v up to 91K and it was sound, the new owner on here hasn't reported n e probs to me with it, so i would say they are pretty tough engines.

Just keep the oil changes regular - i've choosen every 3K for mine - but that's prbably overkill :lol:

yehhh i jus bought a 50k miles L plate for 2.5k

are the engines pretty bullet proof then ??? cos i don't want to have to spend much ££ on it cos the insurance will take up most of my budget !!! Is the price good for a L reg with average mileage ???? cos parkers only starts at 95 M

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Originally posted by 1800ed
Rust on the B pillars. All old Corsas do it! :mad: Corsas are pretty tough cars. Mines done about that, and its still sound!

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leccy mirrors and windows...

yeah i know about the b pillars. Any other weak spots??? things to look out for under the bonnet ??? any weak electrics ???

lol my gsi has done 117,000 miles (tho it did have a full 3k engine rebuild at 30,000 for some reason)

going good, had to replace the oil valve stem sills, few electrical items, thats about it

Rust on the B pillars. All old Corsas do it! :mad: Corsas are pretty tough cars. Mines done about that, and its still sound!

I've been offered a flame red GSI on a L plate. Apparently it's in mint condition but is on 93,000 miles. I've been offered it for £1600, but the only thing worrying me is the mileage. Is this a problem with these engines ?????

If i went to look at it, what sort of thing should i look out for and check ????

Cheers in advance :thumbs: