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kev007
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24th Jul 03 at 17:08   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

im looking to buy a corsa c 1.2 16v sxi and just wondered if any who own them can tell me what ther like any problems?are they fairly nippy?etc
cheers peeps
PainZ
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24th Jul 03 at 17:13   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

they nice cars wish i had got the 1.4 now when i look back, but for a 1.2 they are nippy indeed, handerling aint to bad but i would reccomend getting it lowered to make it siffer

Some pics in my garage if ya intrested
dannycorsa c
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24th Jul 03 at 17:22   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

i agree wiv all ovthe above if i had the chance now id go 4 1.4 sri or comfort.
Corsakid84
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25th Jul 03 at 13:09   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

I GOT A 1.4 SRI, I WISH ID HAD THE 1.8SRI THO, 1.2'S ARE PRETTY NIPPY! THINK I WUDDA SETTLED FOR ONE OF THEM INSTEAD OF GOING FOR THE 1.4 SRI
si_reading
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25th Jul 03 at 14:29   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

I am happy with my SXi not really had any mojor probs with it! 1.2 engine isn't too bad, fairly nippy and does the job!
Trotty
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25th Jul 03 at 15:30   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Ditto the above really.

Been happy enough with mine so far, no problems yet anyway!

They go alright for a 1.2 but its hardly likely to set the world on fire. Handling is much improved once lowered too.
ROBSTA
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25th Jul 03 at 16:08   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

ONCE AGAIN I AGREE

PRETTY NIPPY

LOWER IT INDUCTION KIT
NIPPY LITTLE THING
paul_spurrell
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25th Jul 03 at 16:56   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

I've had a few probs. But i do like it
tommyT
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25th Jul 03 at 17:04   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

It's a cool small car but I won't say it was nippy. I've put in a new back box and K&N filter but it's still quite slow. Next step is to replace the K&N with the old drilled airbox, then reset the ECU to see if that makes a difference.
dannycorsa c
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25th Jul 03 at 17:17   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

iv had alot ov probs but i still like my little beast.vaux wont fix my oil leak under warrenty coz i have mods but they put a new engine in it when it had mods!!how strange.
Noonster
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25th Jul 03 at 21:58   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Got my 1.2i SXi this morning and its smart as FCUK.....

Its nippy and looks really good..... don't hesitate just buy one.

I find the handling very responsive, and the SXI seats are very comfy.....

Take a look at my Garage for interior and exterior pics..... I took them today so they are fresh
chris_uk
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26th Jul 03 at 09:23   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

not got much petrol have u!
SLSXi
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26th Jul 03 at 09:32   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

^ lol. mine always looks like that!

i again agree with whats said above; im happy with mine, its fairly nippy, does the job, good spec etc, but i do wish it was maybe a little quicker. I've had a few little faults, but nothing major. go buy one!
corsa-sxi
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26th Jul 03 at 12:23   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

well mine was £7700 with aircon- 7 miles on the clock..im v happy..could have got a 1.4sri for another £3000..but not worth it
paul_spurrell
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Red_SXi
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26th Jul 03 at 21:25   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote




This is my Second Corsa C, before this i had a Black Sxi. This is an Sxi btw.

I wouldn't bother with the 1.4 i'd settle with the 1.2 or go the full way and get the 1.8

[Edited on 26-07-2003 by Red_Sxi]
Noonster
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Why have you had 2, what was wrong with the first one....

Also have you thought about removing the door things (can't think of the word)... Think it would look good..... would do a photoshop but dont know how to remove them and then make it look good... anyone??
Ned
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26th Jul 03 at 22:26   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Love mine to bits, Although, had loads of problems with it.

Noonster
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27th Jul 03 at 00:30   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Everyone keeps mentioning problems...... what sort of problems please tell.
corsa-sxi
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27th Jul 03 at 00:33   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

clutch pedal squaeking
YAKster
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My missus got a 1.2sxi and she loves it, shes had fiestas and clios before now both with 1.4 engines and she reckons the Corsa is more responsive and better to drive.

Good thing about them is that from new they look no different from an SRi.

paul_spurrell
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27th Jul 03 at 09:24   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

quote:
Originally posted by Noonster19
Everyone keeps mentioning problems...... what sort of problems please tell.


First year

1st Trip: Wippers needed replacing after 2 months

2nd trip: squeeky clutch. clutch pedal assembly had to be rebuilt and greased

3rd Trip: Brakes squeled. new rear wheel cylinder needed. original leeking

Second Year

4th Trip: Heater only worked on speed four. Coil was broken so new was ordered. had to wait for part. fixed eventually

5th trip: Steering coloum rattles. New lower cloum needed

6th Trip: Central locking started unlocking itself. Needed new drivers door solinoid. old one had broke

7th Trip: Main beem stopped working on passenger side headlight. Fuse fine. Bulb fine. wiring at fault.

things i havent taken it back for cause i cant be bothered: Fog lights show damp, and rear pasanger light holds water.

It now rattles lots. i've never changed anything on it and cant be bothered with it any more.
paul_spurrell
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27th Jul 03 at 09:25   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

It was faultless for the first month
Red_SXi
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27th Jul 03 at 13:48   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

I got rid of my first one cos it had done 32k miles, and i fancied a change. I don't wanna remove the rub strips cos it makes the doors look very big if u do that.
lacky75
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27th Jul 03 at 18:09   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

iv had a few probs with mine but nothing major, Squeeking brakes (its only just started and i getting sorted this week)

Had the car 9 months and am very happy with it, the car is by no means fast but nippy it certainly is, really picks up at 3000+ revs and is alot quicker then most 1.2's (although u dont buy a 1.2 for speed)!!

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