John
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Posted a lot on here, certain engines being 'reliable' old corsas with 1.2 8v's etc.
Every single car ive had has been reliable, always started straight away, only had a couple of breakdowns ( not one I haven't managed to limp home from) which have been easily fixed.
All cars are reliable unless you buy a crap one IMO.
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Jamie-C
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Most engines will be reliable if you look after them and service them at regular intervals. The likes of a 1.2 8v you can just drive it and not worry about checking your oil and servicing etc and it'll just keep going for ever 
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Ben G
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i hate it when people say 1.2 8v corsa's are bulletproof also.
a tvr can be reliable if you drive 10 miles a year.
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Ben G
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quote:
Originally posted by Jamie-C
Most engines will be reliable if you look after them and service them at regular intervals. The likes of a 1.2 8v you can just drive it and not worry about checking your oil and servicing etc and it'll just keep going for ever
will it though? or is that more internet bullshit?
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Steve
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my 1.2 8v lasted 100k before shitting its pants i wouldnt call that massively reliable
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Jamie-C
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
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Originally posted by Jamie-C
Most engines will be reliable if you look after them and service them at regular intervals. The likes of a 1.2 8v you can just drive it and not worry about checking your oil and servicing etc and it'll just keep going for ever
will it though? or is that more internet bullshit?
Probably just internet bullshit as I've never owned one or know anyone that has, just the impression I get from the way people talk about them
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Jake
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some cars are just crap from the factory like corrados etc. built to last 3 years then its downhill from there.
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IvIarkgraham
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my 1.4 corsa has been the only one i've had break down
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corsajay88
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My 1.2 and 1.4 8v were reliable. Had their fair share of problems but they never broke down. Regular oil changes are the most important thing. Vauxhall handbook says you should keep the revs between 2-3k driving around town as the engine is not labouring but under that it is
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DanCobb
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I've had two 1.2 8v's and neither have broken down (touch wood). Fair enough they do go on for a long time but they sound like the're gunna blow up when you go into high revs of any gear (guessing it's high revs as they don't usually even have a rev counter) and extraordinarily fucking slow!
[Edited on 19-02-2012 by DanCobb]
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Steve
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would love to drive one again just to fell how slow it was, my swift feels slow and thats 10. something to 60, god knows what 18 seconds feels like now 
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Jon_C
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The only car I have. Ever had break down or fail to start is my current mk4 golf. All my corsas, novas and dare I say my s2 rst was better than my golf.
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harrisp
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quote:
Originally posted by Steve
would love to drive one again just to fell how slow it was, my swift feels slow and thats 10. something to 60, god knows what 18 seconds feels like now
18 seconds to 60? really thats slower than my car
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Ojc
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Slower than my van 1.6 HDi  lol
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sc0ott
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I broke down 3 or 4 times in my old 1.0 12v. Ran out of petrol each time.
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Jon_C
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Originally posted by sc0ott
I broke down 3 or 4 times in my old 1.0 12v. Ran out of petrol each time.
That doesn't count
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stan_the_man
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Registered: 14th Feb 07
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8v Vauxhall engines are known for their reliability.
I've had many and neve had a problem with any!
Even when I changed into 2nd at 95!
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mattant
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quote:
Originally posted by harrisp
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Originally posted by Steve
would love to drive one again just to fell how slow it was, my swift feels slow and thats 10. something to 60, god knows what 18 seconds feels like now
18 seconds to 60? really thats slower than my car
Keep in mind they only have 45 BHP
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
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My 1.2 8v broke down twice.
My sisters one threw a cambelt at 30mph
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Nic Barnes
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Things wear out and break. Nothing is reliable its just a waiting game. Thread closed.
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harrisp
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quote:
Originally posted by mattant
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Originally posted by harrisp
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Originally posted by Steve
would love to drive one again just to fell how slow it was, my swift feels slow and thats 10. something to 60, god knows what 18 seconds feels like now
18 seconds to 60? really thats slower than my car
Keep in mind they only have 45 BHP
Think mine does 60 in about 17 seconds with about 110bhp
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Sam
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quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
Things wear out and break. Nothing is reliable its just a waiting game. Thread closed.
This TBH. Anything mechanical will wear out at some point.
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mattant
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Does this mean diesels are no more reliable than petrols?
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adiohead
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The only unreliable cars are those with design faults. I'd say the original Zetec-S was unreliable as the engines were revised pretty quickly in their lifespan
My car has never broken down but has thrown a few sensors. Surely that just show that Bosch are unreliable
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Nic Barnes
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Still makes the car unreliable though as something broke
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