Vauxhall's trusty work horse (Vauxhall Corsa (pre 2000))

Member Name: clarkey7310

Product:	Vauxhall Corsa (pre 2000)
Date:	20/05/09 (124 review reads)
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Advantages: reliable, cheap to run

Disadvantages: rust

I have owned the same 1997 Vauxhall Corsa for 10 years now, and what a great investment this little car has proved to be. In that time it has never let me down and repairs have all been of a minimal cost. Its never failed an mot and Ive never had to replace any major componants such as suspension etc. Keep it serviced regularly and this car will just keep going.

As was the way with Vauxhalls at the time, standard features were very poor, I have the 1.4 Merit which is as basic as it could possibly be. However it's versatility and reliability have made up for this.

The rear hatchback opening is very large and the rear seat folds to make a large flat loading bay, extremely handy for lugging large items around. Mine has proved to be a great little workhorse eating up the miles and the fuel consumption is still excellent.

The only bad bits that I have encountered, as with many red cars, mine has turned almost pink and requires t cutting frequently. The other thing is corrosion. Rust is starting to take hold on various parts of the car, and Ive noticed this on other Corsas of a similar age. Still, its 12 years old and has pretty much been worth every penny of the £7000 I paid in 1999.

Summary: good all round car

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