Hamish
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between a
2004 Corsa 1.2 Sxi
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2004 Corsa 1.3 Cdti
which would you choose and why. I know that jr has one of the 1.3 cdti's and i would just like your opinions. They both cost the same to insure. Would there be any differeance living with either of these cars, 1.3 cdti oviously returns more mpg and am i right in thinking that it would have more poke than a 1.2 16v
Im stating to sway in the favour of the diesel 
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Planty02
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I have a 2003 1.2 SXI...get the diesel 
EDIT: On a serious note, the 1.2 can feel abit gutless for low down acceleration...it's got some poke once you get it up to speed, but getting it there can take some time
[Edited on 29-08-2007 by Planty02]
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Hamish
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why do you say that?
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Planty02
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Editied my original post mate 
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Dean_W
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Id get the diesel.
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Hamish
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cool mate. Tbh im only used to 1.2 and 1.4's so i know that in not expecting a rocket ship
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Stu
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Diesel for me too! Just as quick but better on fuel!
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Planty02
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fair enough mate. To be fair, I did notice a lot more power going from my 1.4 8v Corsa B to the C, just as i've got used to it, it seems to have slowed down lol. The 1.2 is a nice car TBH
Also take into account any differences in insurence costs and service costs too
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Hamish
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as stated insure will be the same on them, already donr quotes. Servicing costs in a bit confused on. Ive been reading reviews and is it tyrue that the 1.3cdti only needs servicing every 20k miles  or have i got the wrong end of the stick?
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JM_16v
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1.3cdti easy. ive always liked them after following Jr to trax last year in my 1.4 16v sport i was amazed how quick it was.
tbh est drive them both but id be having the 1.3 diesal easy
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Whittie
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You considered the 1.7cdti?
I cant honestly say which one i would get, would depend on the condition of the car, colour etc etc
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Hamish
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out of my price range whitte
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Planty02
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Sorry mate, missed that part...as for the servicing, i'm not sure about the diesels.
Just checked on parkers and it looks like the the 1.2 petrol model has more power than the diesel  ...I think I would still go for the diesel though if I had the choice again. The 2004 model should be the twinport engine too, I'm not sure how different these drive compared to mine.
Could be worth asking on corsa-c.co.uk mate
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deano87
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I would probably get the 1.3 cdti, my reasons being better fuel economy for driving to Uni and will probably handle motorway speeds better.
Don't get me wrong, the 1.2 16v X12XE/Z12XE engine is quite nippy, having done my Pass Plus in one, and much more comfortable on the motorway than my 12v.
But yeah, the 1.3 cdti!
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Hamish
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quote:
Originally posted by Planty02
Sorry mate, missed that part...as for the servicing, i'm not sure about the diesels.
Just checked on parkers and it looks like the the 1.2 petrol model has more power than the diesel ...I think I would still go for the diesel though if I had the choice again. The 2004 model should be the twinport engine too, I'm not sure how different these drive compared to mine.
Could be worth asking on corsa-c.co.uk mate
it will ahve more power, but im sure that it will have less torque so thats why i think it may be a bit quicker
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taylorboosh
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why not get a 1.4 sri mate?
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Whittie
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quote:
Originally posted by corsabadboy
why not get a 1.4 sri mate?
He's just totaled 2 cars, his insurance would be stupid with 1.4s+
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Hamish
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quote:
Originally posted by corsabadboy
why not get a 1.4 sri mate?
as in a a corsa b sri
old
rusty
wont feel safe in it
crap as standard
poverty spec
too much insurance
high millage
will need alot of work
etc etc
[Edited on 29-08-2007 by Hamish]
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Hamish
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quote:
Originally posted by Whittie
quote:
Originally posted by corsabadboy
why not get a 1.4 sri mate?
He's just totaled 2 cars, his insurance would be stupid with 1.4s+
 thank you whitte
insurance is £680 on either of the 2 cars that i originally stated now
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jr
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CDTI, brillaint little car
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Hamish
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would you care to expand on that jr, whats it like to live with etc? can you shed any light on the servicing routines?
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jr
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i have one
current done 330 miles and have 1/4 tank left, its £35 to fill the tank
service is 10-16k miles, dash tells you
quick enough for driving, cruises at 80 no problem on the motorway
mine £35 a year to tax
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willay
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cdti, james is lovely.
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Hamish
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cheers for that. Deffo think i need to get one of these now, sounds like cheap motoring all round tbh
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Hamish
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quote:
Originally posted by willay
cdti, james is lovely.
james is lovely or the car is lovely or both?
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