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djedstar

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5th Mar 09 at 22:20

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/VAUXHALL+CORSA/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-12-240-4294966945-4294966969/advert.action?R=200909329786028&distance=49&postcode=bd21+4rn&channel=CARS&make=VAUXHALL&model=CORSA&min_pr=&max_pr=1000&max_mileage=&vehicleYearOfManufacture=1998&vehicleRegLetter=R
what do you lot reckon and what are these like on fuel?

cunningham

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5th Mar 09 at 22:26

check timing belt has been done and possibly waterpump at same time

Richardhhha

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5th Mar 09 at 22:27

i have a gls with the same engine,

they are excelent on the motorway but will drink a fair bit when fiddled with i.e. uprated inlet and induction kit.

but hen again what car wouldnt, will get about 350-400 miles per tank on a run and possably closer to 500 if kept at 60mph on motorway

dan-sport

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5th Mar 09 at 22:27

their very good on fuel and quick for what they are

K17VGY

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5th Mar 09 at 22:30

got exactly the same one wouldnt swop it for anything its great defo go for it

djedstar

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5th Mar 09 at 22:32

wot do people think of the colour and the mileage i can afford the insurance on it so i dont see much point pissing about with 1.0l's and 1.2l's

djedstar

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5th Mar 09 at 22:35

also does anyone have any advice on these engines as i have only ever worked with 8v's and 1.0l's are they easy to maintain e.g head gasket change?

K17VGY

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5th Mar 09 at 22:35

just watch for it going pink mate T-cut and a polish n milage aint bad i got lucky wi mine its only dun 44k but deffo go for it

chunk89

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5th Mar 09 at 22:36

colouris abit pink, which is the only problem with these cars

Richardhhha

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5th Mar 09 at 22:44

with the colour, get it mopped and then use something like super resin pollish and a good sealent to keep it red and shiny, rich h will help you out more on what is best to keep the colour.

maintanence wise, cambelt every 40k or you'll have big bil,
head gasket isnt to bad a little pain as a lot more to it than doing a 8v
other than that easy to look after

djedstar

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5th Mar 09 at 22:44

true i have had a red one before anyway i am off to see it tomorrow to see how it looks

Pridzz

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5th Mar 09 at 22:50

Same as what ive got, Once induc kit etc, just drinks fuel Sounds so nice tho. Overall a nice car. its my first one as ive not long passed. Cant fault

K17VGY

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5th Mar 09 at 23:12

see mine dunt drink tht much wi induction kit on just depends how much u boot it

br4v3h34rt

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5th Mar 09 at 23:15

quote:
Originally posted by Richardhhha
i have a gls with the same engine,

they are excelent on the motorway but will drink a fair bit when fiddled with i.e. uprated inlet and induction kit.

but hen again what car wouldnt, will get about 350-400 miles per tank on a run and possably closer to 500 if kept at 60mph on motorway

Jesus, my V6 vectra would struggle to get 400 miles out of a 60L tank

K17VGY

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5th Mar 09 at 23:17

lol

DizzyRebel

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5th Mar 09 at 23:29

My V6 corsa would get 400+ miles to a tank motorway driving. you must have been toeing that vectra everywhere.

There are ok cars for what they are. See also saxo VTR and pug 106 XSI.

Maintenance wise, head gaskets are a right cunt of a job to do really as with most small cap 16v engines, cambelt and waterpump are worth checking too. Also check for chronic rust on front chassis legs, sills and rear inner arches.

Sunz

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6th Mar 09 at 00:34

As its from a dealer you could get some warrenty for the gearbox and engine.
Looks pretty decent and 70k isent mega miles.

Check to see if its a bit smokey tho!

djedstar

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7th Mar 09 at 00:49

i put a deposit down woop woop

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