What should I look for when buying a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa SXI?
I'm contemplating purchasing a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 16v SXI with 110,000 miles for my son and I need some advice. Can these cars can cope with high mileage? Apart from the cam belt change, what else should I look for when viewing?
Asked on 31 July 2010 by jasesimmo
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Better to go for a Fiesta 1.25. These have proven more reliable.
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