kev007
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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
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PainZ
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Registered: 28th Jun 02
Location: Camberley, Surrey - Drives a Black Vectra VXR Esta
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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
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dannycorsa c
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Registered: 8th Mar 03
Location: manchester (astley/tyldesley)
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i agree wiv all ovthe above if i had the chance now id go 4 1.4 sri or comfort.
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Corsakid84
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Registered: 23rd May 03
Location: West midlands (wolves)
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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
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si_reading
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Registered: 5th Apr 03
Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire
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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!
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Trotty
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Registered: 22nd Feb 01
Location: Bristol
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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.
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ROBSTA
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Registered: 29th May 03
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ONCE AGAIN I AGREE
PRETTY NIPPY
LOWER IT INDUCTION KIT
NIPPY LITTLE THING
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paul_spurrell
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Registered: 14th Sep 01
Location: Bath Avon
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I've had a few probs. But i do like it
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tommyT
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Registered: 12th Jul 03
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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.
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dannycorsa c
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Registered: 8th Mar 03
Location: manchester (astley/tyldesley)
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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.
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Noonster
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Registered: 20th Jul 03
Location: East Yorkshire
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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
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chris_uk
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Registered: 8th Jul 03
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not got much petrol have u!
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SLSXi
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Registered: 28th May 02
Location: Widnes, Cheshire
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^ 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!
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corsa-sxi
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Registered: 11th Jul 03
Location: Kingston upon Hull
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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
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paul_spurrell
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Red_SXi
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Registered: 23rd Sep 02
Location: Dunstable Drives: 52 Plate BMW 3 M Sport Coupe
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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]
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Noonster
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Registered: 20th Jul 03
Location: East Yorkshire
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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??
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Ned
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Registered: 1st Sep 01
Location: Dudley, West Midlands
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Love mine to bits, Although, had loads of problems with it.
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Noonster
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Registered: 20th Jul 03
Location: East Yorkshire
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Everyone keeps mentioning problems...... what sort of problems please tell.
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corsa-sxi
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Registered: 11th Jul 03
Location: Kingston upon Hull
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clutch pedal squaeking
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YAKster
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Registered: 27th Nov 02
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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.
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paul_spurrell
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Registered: 14th Sep 01
Location: Bath Avon
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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.
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paul_spurrell
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Registered: 14th Sep 01
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It was faultless for the first month
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Red_SXi
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Registered: 23rd Sep 02
Location: Dunstable Drives: 52 Plate BMW 3 M Sport Coupe
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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.
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lacky75
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Registered: 8th Dec 02
Location: Norwich
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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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