Ash_sx125
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Registered: 3rd Feb 07
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Alright.
Passed my driving test the other day 
Currently got a 96 corsa b on the drive, which isn't roadworthy and is gonna cost a bit to get right.
So after a word with my parents, we've agreed to get me a new car,
Been to look today and i quite like the new shape corsa's, BUT, when i got in, it felt like i was sat up really high and didn't have much headroom.. If any..
Im around 6ft 1, is there anything in the car to lower the seat? I couldn't find anything :S
Im torn between an 07 corsa d 1.2.
or an 07 fiesta style, 1.25..
Any advice?
Cheers, Ash
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Rob126
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Registered: 18th Feb 05
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to lower the seat you just have to pump downwards the level you will find next to the seat.
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Ash_sx125
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Ahh right, im guessing thats the lever on the right then? Wondered what that was for.
Cheers.
Gonna try test drive one in a few days
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Twiggy
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quote:
Originally posted by Ash_sx125
Alright.
Passed my driving test the other day
Currently got a 96 corsa b on the drive, which isn't roadworthy and is gonna cost a bit to get right.
So after a word with my parents, we've agreed to get me a new car,
Been to look today and i quite like the new shape corsa's, BUT, when i got in, it felt like i was sat up really high and didn't have much headroom.. If any..
Im around 6ft 1, is there anything in the car to lower the seat? I couldn't find anything :S
Im torn between an 07 corsa d 1.2.
or an 07 fiesta style, 1.25..
Any advice?
Cheers, Ash
fezzy just on engine choice/options
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Joe
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Personally I don't like the Corsa D's and would look elsewhere.
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nova_gteuk
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The fiesta looks much better than the corsa imo.
Corsa just looks like the clio and most new hatchback's out
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Ash_sx125
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The main reason im swaying towards the corsa at the mo is because of how it looks, i think the styling would still look 'cool' in a few years, where as with the fiesta it'll look dated.
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Chrissy
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My mums got a 1.2 D sxi and I have to say even compared to my 1.2 C sxi for some reason it feels painfully slow..
>>>> Chris <<<<
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Dave A
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before buying, drive plenty of cars. I often drive 5+ different cars a day and I can honestly say that the corsa D is one of the worst I have ever driven. I even had one as a hire car for a few months and hated every second of driving it.
after working on one recently I was shocked by the build quality and Vauxhalls attitude towards the problems it had and recently found that if you have the passanger window open and indicate left, the window winds itself back up common fault apparently.
the seats are rubbish, my hire car was 400 miles old and the catch broke off, height adjuster failed, as did the electric mirrors. Also when you pull the catch to fold the seat forward (if it hadnt broken off already) to let someone in the back then the seat slides forward and doesnt go back to its original position, meaning that you need to reset your seating position every time you let someone in the back, which is difficult when all of the seat catches have already broken.
then theres the visibilty, whic is awfull, engines are rubbish (except the vxr) trim is cheap, steering feel is too light and doesnt have any relevance to what the wheels are doing, brakes are massively overservo'd (sp?) and lack feel.
Fiesta is a far better car IMO. Polo is leagues ahead.
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Ash_sx125
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ouch umm.
Think i will test a few cars out, only really like the corsa and the fiesta at the moment, but i'll have another look around.
Anyone got any pics on the corsa d's?
Can only find really crap ones on google, wanna see what people have done to theirs
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Corsa_Joel
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Lucky boy getting a new car 
Go for a C though
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Eck
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quote:
Originally posted by Ash_sx125
Alright.
Passed my driving test the other day
Currently got a 96 corsa b on the drive, which isn't roadworthy and is gonna cost a bit to get right.
So after a word with my parents, we've agreed to get me a new car,
Been to look today and i quite like the new shape corsa's, BUT, when i got in, it felt like i was sat up really high and didn't have much headroom.. If any..
Im around 6ft 1, is there anything in the car to lower the seat? I couldn't find anything :S
Im torn between an 07 corsa d 1.2.
or an 07 fiesta style, 1.25..
Any advice?
Cheers, Ash
I'm 6ft 3 and have LOADS of headroom in my bro's Corsa D mate  I wouldn't go for a Corsa D though personally. I'd go for a Fiesta if it had to be new.
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antnee
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Registered: 30th Dec 07
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seat ibiza?
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GT190
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corsa c's are nice imo opinion.
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Ash_sx125
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Yeah, i like the corsa c, learnt to drive in one and got on with it
Not too keen on the Seat, heard there good cars though?
Gonna see what they say about a test drive, and im gonna test as many cars as poss.
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Fonz
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i'd rather a C than a D, although the VXR is tempting
if i were to get a C it would be like this
the D's are just too big. housemate has one (1.2 SRi) and its Massive!! not a "small hatchback" by any means, towers over my B and is bigger than an Astra Mk3 and have to agree with Dave, visability is shockingly appauling. friend has a Fiesta Zetex Blue, nothing eye popping performance wise but you wont want that, great styling inside and out and seem to be going cheap (or reduced at least) atm....worth a look!
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Whittie
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Registered: 11th Aug 06
Location: North Wales Drives: BMW, Corsa & Fiat
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I drove a D a while back, nice cars, lovely interiors, but pretty big compared with a fiesta / corsa c.
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lil_g
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I drove a D, wasn't too bad, was nice and comfy! Visibility wasn't that good though that pillar really gets in the way.
Mate's gf's courtesy car 
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Ash_sx125
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Read a few things about the 1.2, the main thing that sticks out is the lack of power and a rubbish fuel economy..
how about the 1.3?
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mattk
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Registered: 27th Feb 06
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Get a GP
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Phi
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Registered: 8th Jan 07
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C , cheaper on insurance....
but buying a brand new car at least if you have prangs and its under warrenty i guess thats better?
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AndyCorsaSport
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The fiesta will use more petrol than the corsa. Lad at my work has had both, as a scheme car at work, he never goes out in the car, and when he does, drives like a granny. But he said the Corsa lasts longer on fuel. But tbh, i wouldnt want a brand spanker for a first car, just incase of any little accidents you might have.
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AndyCorsaSport
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quote:
Originally posted by Corsa_phi
C , cheaper on insurance....
but buying a brand new car at least if you have prangs and its under warrenty i guess thats better?
I dont think warranty covers prangs does it, just faults etc.
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Phi
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Registered: 8th Jan 07
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not sure!?
but even faults is a plus side i supose!
i think you need to just test drive and wey up the pros and cons yourself....
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Phi
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Or Adopt me so i can have your parents... id too like a Corsa D except with VXR after it
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