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l8onjones

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8th Sep 11 at 15:51

Hey guts never had a corsa before and thinking of buying this
http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/2002-vauxhall-corsa-sxi/87494216

any opinions? bit wary of the head gasket change

been told that all new headbolts, all engine gaskets replaced including the one behind timing chain. Oil and filter done twice after it using 5w/30 oil and yea the head was pressure tested and skimmed.

also will it be a bit gutless being a 1.2 or is there a bit of kick too it?

Jay

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8th Sep 11 at 16:01

I had a 51 plate 1.2 SXi and sold it to me mum shes still got it now, they are slow like, but what do you expect for a 1.2. Shes made up with it I got bored in 2 months, depends what you want from it.

Gary

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8th Sep 11 at 16:02

1.2 is pretty gutless but bomb proof, and cheap insurance.

Looks tidy enough for a grand. Prob get it for 800/900 too

l8onjones

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8th Sep 11 at 16:04

is the headgasket change anything to worry about or quite common? im not too bothered ive got a 1.4 polo at the moment but it was killing me on fuel i can imagine this being uite decent on petrol

Jay

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8th Sep 11 at 16:05

Probably wont be very noticable on fuel going from a 1.4 to a 1.2

l8onjones

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8th Sep 11 at 16:08

fair enough ill only be using it for short-ish trips to uni and work and the gym so the gutlessness shouldnt be a factor really, but if it seems good for the money might be worth a go, can anyone recommend a decent set of alloys for it?

AndyCorsaSport

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8th Sep 11 at 16:14

Seems cheap enough, although it should have smoked rear lights been an SXi.

If head gasket was done, did they replace the timing chain at same time? If no, why not?

If chain wasnt changed it will be noticeably rattely.

Corsa_Sport21

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8th Sep 11 at 16:16

Looks like it has the smoked rear lights.

Should also have aloys too.

And it looks like its been in a bump at the front.

l8onjones

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8th Sep 11 at 16:19

hmm now its got interesting haha how does it look like its had a bump at the front? slightlly offputting

Corsa_Sport21

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8th Sep 11 at 16:21

Bonnet dosn't look like its sitting properly, and the bumper looks like its hanging down under the passenger side headlight.

AndyCorsaSport

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8th Sep 11 at 16:22

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Originally posted by Corsa_Sport21
Looks like it has the smoked rear lights.

No it hasnt, they are clearly red.

Although you are right about the missing alloys.

l8onjones

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8th Sep 11 at 16:24

will have to check that out when i go look, so im guessing the alloys and smoked lights are standard sxi spec?

AndyCorsaSport

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8th Sep 11 at 16:24

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Originally posted by Corsa_Sport21
Bonnet dosn't look like its sitting properly, and the bumper looks like its hanging down under the passenger side headlight.

And the passenger side of the front bumper at the bottom looks mullered, and its missing the lower rubber splitter, and the sides have be de-rub stripped but the glue is still there, burn on the seat.

Corsa_Sport21

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8th Sep 11 at 16:24

Ah i see i thought it was just maybe the inner parts that were tinted.

AndyCorsaSport

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8th Sep 11 at 16:26

quote:
Originally posted by l8onjones
will have to check that out when i go look, so im guessing the alloys and smoked lights are standard sxi spec?

Yes, like so:

l8onjones

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8th Sep 11 at 16:28

So would you guys say its worth buying or worth looking elsewhere?

l8onjones

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8th Sep 11 at 16:32

hmmm i find it a bit odd now that their not on their and after the bumper thing aswell could have had a front end smash then with the head gasket aswell

l8onjones

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8th Sep 11 at 16:48

anyone think its worth the dollar or walk away?

Jed D

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8th Sep 11 at 16:52

i had a 1.2 in my old corsa b and now have a 1.6 corsa and i dont notice a difference on fuel if im honest

yet the 1.4 astra i had was quite dear, must be the weight or something

as for the car in question, i'd go ahead and get it, 1.2s are bombproof engines imo

l8onjones

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8th Sep 11 at 16:54

quote:
Originally posted by JedDy
i had a 1.2 in my old corsa b and now have a 1.6 corsa and i dont notice a difference on fuel if im honest

yet the 1.4 astra i had was quite dear, must be the weight or something

as for the car in question, i'd go ahead and get it, 1.2s are bombproof engines imo

is the price decent though? and after people saying front end passenger side looks mullered? run a check to see if its accident damaged and doesnt seem to be...bit spook thats its missing the smoked lights and the alloys

Eddx14xe

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8th Sep 11 at 16:58

Id offer him £750 and see what he says. Its worth a try. Make sure you point out that the alloys are missing, lights are wrong and the front doesnt line up.

l8onjones

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8th Sep 11 at 17:02

yeah ill ask about that ill give it a go and see what he says, could anyone think of a reason they'd be swapped out?

l8onjones

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8th Sep 11 at 17:03

whats the top end youd pay for this? its only gonna be my second ever car dont fancy getting stung

DanCobb

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8th Sep 11 at 17:27

Engine looks tiny in that bay

Id say if your happy with it, get it. Don't be put off if it's had a bump or too, as long as it's been repaired correctly it doesnt matter

. I'd Try get it for 800 notes

l8onjones

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8th Sep 11 at 17:29

quote:
Originally posted by DanielJamieCobb
Engine looks tiny in that bay

Id say if your happy with it, get it. Don't be put off if it's had a bump or too, as long as it's been repaired correctly it doesnt matter . I'd Try get it for 800 notes

I know what you mean just a bit gutted at the lights now

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