AndyW
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Registered: 28th Oct 02
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right now im looking at gettin a corsa in the next couple of weeks need summat sharpish cos my old cars fucked.
so i was hoping you could help me out.
firstly, could you name some other internet sites other than autotrader, to search for some cars.
secondly, what problems should i look out for whilst viewing the cars, i.e prone rust spots, etc etc.
any help will be appreciated, cheers andy.
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mike_1.2LS96
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Registered: 23rd Oct 03
Location: Darlington | Mazda 323 1.8 Exec
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Full service history is a good start with regular service intervals.
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corsa_godfather
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Registered: 6th May 03
Location: Greenock,Scotland
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not really any rust points just.listen to engine on start up make sure theres no rattling and make sure engine temp is down wen started.mite try pull a fly one by heating engine up
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PaulW
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Registered: 26th Jan 03
Location: Atherton, Greater Manchester
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check the b-pillars for signs of cracking and/or repairing.
check ondition of front slam panel & also where the anti-roll bar is attached to the front lower crossmember, it CAN and DOES develop rust there
check steering wheel for play
also open up the boot & where the rubber tubing is where the wires & washer jet pipe go from the shell to the boot lid, just see if there is any rust there also, as it can be found there too
open bonnet, and where the rubber seal is where the scuttle is attached to the bulkhead, just lift it & check there for rust too
usual engine checks, coolant & oil level & color, funny noises while idling, smokey exhaust & also if there are any blows.
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dannycorsa c
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Registered: 8th Mar 03
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quote:
Originally posted by corsa_godfather
not really any rust points just.listen to engine on start up make sure theres no rattling and make sure engine temp is down wen started.mite try pull a fly one by heating engine up
i did this when selling my corsa  tricks ov the trade
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dannycorsa c
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Registered: 8th Mar 03
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make sure clutch aint slipping get to about 40 in 4th and floor it to see if its slipping or not and look out the back when u do to see if shes a smoker or not!
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AndyW
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quote:
Originally posted by dannycorsa c
make sure clutch aint slipping get to about 40 in 4th and floor it to see if its slipping or not and look out the back when u do to see if shes a smoker or not!
this will sound stupid but what will i feel if its slipping?
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AndyW
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Registered: 28th Oct 02
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http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/WWW/CARS_popup.asp?modelexact=1&make=VAUXHALL&model=CORSA&min_pr=1000&max_pr=3000&postcode=&miles=10&max_records=200&source=0&sort=3&search=SEARCH&start=1&distance=3&adcategory=CARS&channel=CARS&id=200402124793119
what u think bout this i know its a 5 door btw
n ideally i was lookin at 3 but look how equiped it is.
actually im not so sure
[Edited on 31-01-2004 by novaless18]
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NeilRocks
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Registered: 20th Oct 03
Location: Walsall West Mids
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Get yourself a nice black SXi 1.2 16v.
Check for a recent cambelt change or regular ones, check gearknob and seat armrests for signs of wear. If they have wear and the car has done low miles then something is wrong.
Check all electrical connections. Run car for about 20 minutes and make sure the ECU light does not come on as it shows a fault ranging from loose cambelt to dirty ICV etc.
Check for mayo type gunk round the oil filler cap.
And don't crash it mate!
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dannycorsa c
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Registered: 8th Mar 03
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if its slipping when u put ur foot down it will not accelerate and the revs just go straight up as if u reved it up in nutral but ur in gear!
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AndyW
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Registered: 28th Oct 02
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quote:
Originally posted by dannycorsa c
if its slipping when u put ur foot down it will not accelerate and the revs just go straight up as if u reved it up in nutral but ur in gear!
ahh ok cheers mate.
a would love a black sxi or sport but only got £2.3k n cant find nothing 
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NeilRocks
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Registered: 20th Oct 03
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Ok that link is fcuked.
Keep looking mate. I got a black SRi with 60k on the clock, full service history and recent service and cambelt for 2k. M reg too.
Only a tiny bubble of rust on the rear boot under the spoiler aswell.
The cambelt broke after a day of me owning it though.
[Edited on 31-01-2004 by NeilRocks]
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psycho sport
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Registered: 27th Mar 03
Location: Guildford Surrey Drives: Vauxhall Monaro
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buy mine off me!
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KuMbA
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Registered: 17th Dec 03
Location: Dunstable Drives: Corsa C sxi
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novaless that N reg of autotrader is a rip[ off m8, seen a lot better corsa's than that a lot cheaper, main fing i would check, and i wish i had done this with my old corsa is check for white mayonaise crap under the oil cap, have seen this a lot with old corsa's and is supposidly a sign of the head gasket goin, quite expensive or so im told
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AndyW
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Registered: 28th Oct 02
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for that sort of money all i can seem to find is N plates most got no service history n look tatty and are red. no offence to ppl with red cars my personal taste i dnt like em. lol.
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KuMbA
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Registered: 17th Dec 03
Location: Dunstable Drives: Corsa C sxi
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yeh i had a red corsa m8, looked mint when i bought it then like a month later it turned pink!!! look in ur local paper for corsa's i always have loads in mine and they r much cheaper too, that autotrader price is nasty
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AndyW
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Registered: 28th Oct 02
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yup gotta keep looking.
just want summat nice and standard nice blank canvass, cos im picky with what i wanna do to it.
must be summat out there.
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Lisa
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Registered: 6th Apr 00
Location: Euxton, Lancashire
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check under windscreen rubber on the top of the windscreen.ive seen a couple rust under there.
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M4tt
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Registered: 18th Apr 03
Location: Potters Bar
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buy pshyco sports
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AndyW
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Registered: 28th Oct 02
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quote:
Originally posted by M4tt
buy pshyco sports
been talkin to him.
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