ash_corsa
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Im looking at buying a Corsa C SXi - 1.2 16v
My budget is about £2,000 which i know isnt alot, should my £2k land me a tidy one?
I dont want anything with too many miles - 80k tops really
What are the common problems on these? Anything in particular i should look out for when looking at one?
Thanks very much
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AlunJ
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the 1.2 is chain driven so can obviously get noisy. C gear linkages are notorious for problems but not major to put right.
Should be able to get one for 2k if you shop around, cheapest around here atm is £2195 I think.
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p93sco
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front springs are common for breakin coils. the hand breaks are not the best either. and some have knocking from the stabilzer if mind right
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AlunJ
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^ aye my handbrake is shit 
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Jon_C
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Knocking from stabiliser???
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p93sco
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no sorry i ment the anti roll bar links
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ash_corsa
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Thanks lads,
Didn't realise they were chain driven, when are they due for replacing? 100k??
Theres a few about on PH and AutoTrader, one is quite nice, 80k, red, tidy, but no SH - £1800
[Edited on 03-02-2010 by ash_corsa]
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AlunJ
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I don't think you strictly need to replace a chain do you? Just they get noisy.
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ash_corsa
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I dunno mate, my 2.2 Vectra was chain driven and meant to be changed at about 110,000 miles
Could always snap just like a belt.
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Jon_C
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Bought my sxi about 2 months ago for 1750. Apart from a random knocking noise when i go over bumps its fine.
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AlunJ
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just checked my haynes manual (covers chain driven models) and it doesn't give any intervals for chains, only belts?
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ash_corsa
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quote:
Originally posted by Jon_C
Bought my sxi about 2 months ago for 1750. Apart from a random knocking noise when i go over bumps its fine.
what mileage is yours Jon? is it a 1.2? what reg?
Dont fancy a Y reg either due to the gash interior!
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Jon_C
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Mine is a 1.2 sxi. Done 72k. Has all irmy bits too. Its an 02 plate
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Bonney
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quote:
Originally posted by AlunJ
^ aye my handbrake is shit
So was the one on the missu's. I adjusted it the other week and its been spot on ever since.
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AlunJ
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i'd adjust mine but it's a bit out of my expertise, think the drums need looking at to be honest as it had a new cable for the mot.
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LeeM
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my handbrakes shit, my arb knocks and my gear linkage was shot! everythin i knew about when i bought it and nothin i cant fix when i get time but i got mine cheap.
cam chain doesnt have a changing interval, its designed to last the life of the engine, tensioner can be changed if it gets noisy though.
for the op i got a 2004 sri with 75k for £2700.
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Bonney
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quote:
Originally posted by AlunJ
i'd adjust mine but it's a bit out of my expertise, think the drums need looking at to be honest as it had a new cable for the mot.
Peice of piss to do.
Just take the gaitor off from around the handbrake handle and you can see a long threaded bar with a nut on, Just tighten it up with a 10mm spanner until you have about 3 or 4 clicks on the hand brake. Its a less than 10 ninute job!
The one on hers had about 8 or 9 clicks before it would even bite, And then it was piss poor!
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LeeM
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quote:
Originally posted by Bonney66
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Originally posted by AlunJ
i'd adjust mine but it's a bit out of my expertise, think the drums need looking at to be honest as it had a new cable for the mot.
Peice of piss to do.
Just take the gaitor off from around the handbrake handle and you can see a long threaded bar with a nut on, Just tighten it up with a 10mm spanner until you have about 3 or 4 clicks on the hand brake. Its a less than 10 ninute job!
The one on hers had about 8 or 9 clicks before it would even bite, And then it was piss poor!
ive done this, and the handbrake still doesnt hold the car
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AlunJ
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nah been there done that, it tightens it up a touch on mine but doesn't last more than a week, i'm sure theres something else wrong, i seem to always have dodgy handbrakes on my cars
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AlexW
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Corsa C's apparently suffer from rubbish handbrakes, no matter what you replace or what you do. Bad design maybe?
Im looking at Corsa C's atm but need to sell my other car first.
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AndyCorsaSport
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I got my 04 plate 1.8 SRi with 45k for £2,000, buth then again its a Cat C, but i seen it get repaired etc. You should find a decent 2001+ SXi for £2k or less.
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