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nicky_wilko
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5th Jan 05 at 13:23   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I am going to buy a 1994-1995 (M Reg) Corsa B Sri 16v. Just wondering if this should come with electric windows/mirrors? What should i look for when veiwing the car (Common faults etc)? All help an info will be great!

Cheers!

Nick
3CorsaMeal
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5th Jan 05 at 13:27   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
cracked b-pillars
knocking steering rack
rust on tailgate around wiper
nicky_wilko
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5th Jan 05 at 13:42   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Cheers Mate, any more advise on what to look out for? And anyone know about the electric windows? Thanks
Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
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5th Jan 05 at 13:50   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Electric bits were a factory option, you're in luck if you find them on an SRi.
Bonney
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5th Jan 05 at 13:57   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
check that the petrol tank doesn't leak when the gague is over half full, if it does the tank has split round the seam, the tanks cant be repaired so it willl need to be replaced, the tanks are about £100 plus vat
RCoughtrie
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Registered: 31st Oct 04
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5th Jan 05 at 14:21   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
check for oil leaks u can use this to ur advantage if u take someone who is in the know about this stuff, when i went to view mines the oil presure switch was bummed he said it had a majour oil leak and couldnt find where it was coming from thats why it was going so cheap, looked at it noticed it wasnt majour bought the part for £3 and fitted it in 10minsgot a v reg corsa for dirt cheap Also check the radiator isnt burst cos it can drink water, some times peeps pull the heater out wrong and burst the joints at the bottom

Welsh Dan
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5th Jan 05 at 14:27   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
My best advice for buying a corsa? - Don't!
3CorsaMeal
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5th Jan 05 at 14:28   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
yes, after having mine i would of much preferred something else, they don't drive like they like imo, looks a nice shape tho

i should of got a pug 106 or 306 or even 309
Skipz
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Registered: 23rd Aug 03
Location: Falkirk: Drives:nothing but gettin another Corsa
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5th Jan 05 at 14:31   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
also Check the Fuel Lines into the back of the inlet manifold i had a right hassle with mines cracking and splitting constantly!!
nicky_wilko
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5th Jan 05 at 15:21   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Thanks everyone so far! Still all the more advise the better.

 
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