MatthewR
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After one of the above as they all fit into my price range, for going to and from work and generally small trips to shops/friends etc etc.
Your opinions on what would be best for me, common faults, peoples opinions and previous owners experiences would be greatly appreciated
Matt
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oceansoul
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Deffo dont get the 1.3L 8v fiesta. That engine sucks. If u do get fiesta get 1.25l engine ;P
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deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by oceansoul
Deffo dont get the 1.3L 8v fiesta. That engine sucks. If u do get fiesta get 1.25l engine ;P
I beg to differ. It may be slow and gutless, but they are bomb proof. Where as the Zetec engines (1.25, 1.4 and 1.6) are known to have some troubles.
I'd go for the 1.2 16v Corsa C personally. Then again, it's a Corsa site 
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dannymccann
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Same as Deano for me, have you heard one of the 1.3 Ford units? 
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forfarcorsa
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1.2 corsa  SXI's are pretty nippy
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Corsa_Scotty
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1.2 16v C mate
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Pip308
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1.2 fiat puntos are rapid but i dont like how they look. corsa ftw
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AndyKent
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I don't much like the older shape Puntos, or Fiestas for that matter. C it is then
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Daveskater
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I'd definitely go for the Corsa.
Presumably you mean mk5 Fiesta? They looks fairly good but they use the same chassis as the mk 3 and 4, plus [old man practicality moment]Corsas have more room in the back  [/old man practicality moment].
Numberwang!
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I like you Dave, you are a man of men
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harrisp
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My mate has got a mk4 fiesta 1.25 and it flies for its engine size, its comfortable to drive and he hasn't had any problems with his car.
It leaves my other mate 1.2 C miles behind and is nicer to drive IMO.
The 1.3 is ok, reliable, nippy and not bad to drive, but noisy and not amazing on fuel.
Ive driven all except the punto.
Also get an insurance quote on a punto and a 1.25 fiesta as they aren't that cheap to insure, for their engine size.
[Edited on 26-02-2009 by harrisp]
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nathy_87
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corsa c out them three cars bud.
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deano87
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Granted, the 1.25/1.4/1.6 Ford engines are good, but dodgey in terms of burning fuel. Keep an eye on it and it'll be fine.
My missus learnt the hard way.
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Neo
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The 1.25 fiestas are amazingly nippy through experience of friends having them. Not sure on fuel or how they feel to drive though
I wouldnt touch the 1.3 8v however, going to be so slow and sluggish, your going to be ragging every gear to make it how you would want it.
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mattk
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
Granted, the 1.25/1.4/1.6 Ford engines are good, but dodgey in terms of burning fuel. Keep an eye on it and it'll be fine.
My missus learnt the hard way.
yup, very dodgy the way they burn fuel 
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Fro
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Mate use to have a 1.2 punto sporting, was a very good car and had 6 gears  Wasn't slow for a 1.2 either.
Back in 2006
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dannymccann
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I love that shape Punto, my favorite out the lot of them. Looks great in yellow too, as does the Sporting kit
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MatthewR
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Its out of the Punto and the C then.
Hmmmmmmmmmmm lol
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pow
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Puntos are fast and easy to repair but need repairing a lot.
Fiestas, all the engines are partial to a bit of fuel gulping. The 1.3 is a pushrod (not OHC) engine meaning it sounds really tappy (but it is fine). The Zetecs like oil according to Deano.
Corsa 1.2 16v is a brilliant engine, in both B and C form. The only problem with them is they like to eat sensors (AFM, ICV etc etc.)
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deano87
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On the contrary, my 12v (same engine as 1.2 16v practically, just smaller) hasn't eaten any sensors since I've had the car - it's now on 90k and I got it on 59k.
I have replaced the AFM once BUT it wasn't throwing up EML - just the lack of power when pulling off after idling.
It is a well known fact the Zetec engines like their oil and repairs can be expensive. As long as you get a well looked after one and keep an eye, it will be more than fine. A tell tail will be if you go and look at the car and the oil is quite low, I wouldn't touch it.
The Fiestas (MK4 and MK5) are quite nippy and handle well, but the interior fittings feel 'smaller' than a Corsa B. By that I mean you feel like you're in a smaller car, whereas the Corsa feels bigger.
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pow
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Exactly, you wouldn't replace an AFM or an ICV on some other engines.
My Corsa got to the point where it just used to happen, EML light used to come on.
My mates Mk6 1.25 Zetec climate manages about 250 miles to 35 litres.
Thats piss poor.
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deano87
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lol the MK6 engines are Duratec, not Zetec though
MK4 & MK5 1.25/1.4/1.6 = Zetec
MK4 & MK5 1.3 = Endura (same as in KA)
MK6 = Duratec & Duratorq iirc.
[Edited on 27-02-2009 by deano87]
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mattfiesta
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I'd personally choose the 1.25 fiesta over the others because its the best handling car out of the choices, its fairly nippy for what it is and will be a peice of piss to drop a 1.6 zetec-s or 1.7 puma engine in, if further down the line you want a bit more go.
As has been said, they do like their oil but if its checked every 1-2 weeks like any competant person would then you wont have any problems. And if it were to go bang the engines aren't expensive or hard to swap.
The 1.3 is shit and should have been binned back when it was a hcs lump lol
[Edited on 27-02-2009 by mattfiesta]
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Daveskater
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quote:
Originally posted by mattfiesta
I'd personally choose the 1.2 corsa over the others because its fairly nippy for what it is and will be a peice of piss to drop a 1.8 sri or 2.0T astra engine in, if further down the line you want a bit more go.
EFA TBH
Numberwang!
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I like you Dave, you are a man of men
Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle
Look at my pictures
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MatthewR
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thanks guys 
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