Corsa 2002,5 speed, 1.2SXI, 30k miles

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Sun 19 Nov 2006 08:56
Corsa 2002,5 speed, 1.2SXI, 30k miles - KenC
I am thinking of buying this model car from a freind as a replacement for my mothers trusty 20 year old Corolla. Can anyone give me their opinions on the running costs/reliability of this model ? thanks
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Sun 19 Nov 2006 09:09
Corsa 2002,5 speed, 1.2SXI, 30k miles - Victorbox
My wife's 2002 Corsa has been faultless from new. Obvioulsly not the same size as a Corolla. Good build quality if not the most stunning ride dynamics but I think the 1.2 engine is a little gem. Some mention here about faulty steering racks but I would guess not at 30K miles.
£80 annual service costs from my local Vauxhall dealer and no cam belt to worry about . Cheap insurance & parts costs. Some later Corsas were subject to a timing chain recall but a 2002 model falls outside this area.
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