Sedgie_07
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hiya everyone,
im sort of a newbie as i havent been on the forum long and im currently looking for my 1st corsa that will become my little project,
now the thing is i only have £650 to spend on a corsa, and i dont know what to go for,
i either want a 1.2 merit or a 1.0 12v..
what would yall sujest as im on a small buget.
thanks eddie
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corsa_nation
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You could pick up a 1.5TD or 1.4 sri with some miles on it for that.
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Hamish
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personally i would go for the 12v as it will be slightly faster, newer, lower millage, less rusty, better spec  .
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Hamish
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quote:
Originally posted by corsa_nation
You could pick up a 1.5TD or 1.4 sri with some miles on it for that.
but if you actually read what he wants 
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corsa_nation
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Meh - in that case go with the 1.2 8v, "bulletproof" as they say
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Neo
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quote:
Originally posted by corsa_nation
Meh - in that case go with the 1.2 8v, "bulletproof" as they say
No No No No No No No No No No No No No No etc etc etc
Dont buy a 1.2 8v whatever you do !!
I promise you that you'll regret it !
like corsa_nation said you could find a 1.4sri for that much, and could still be an awesome project..
Just whatever you do, dont get a 1.2 8v !!
If you could find a 1.2 16v then i'd go for it ! But if you have a strict budget, a 1.0 12v would be your best bet.
[Edited on 05-11-2007 by Neo]
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pow
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Mike, 1.2 16v's... mine got death 
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Jay
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quote:
Originally posted by Neo
quote:
Originally posted by corsa_nation
Meh - in that case go with the 1.2 8v, "bulletproof" as they say
No No No No No No No No No No No No No No etc etc etc
Dont buy a 1.2 8v whatever you do !!
I promise you that you'll regret it !
Just whatever you do, dont get a 1.2 8v !!
As he says... and thats from experience, absolutley awful engines, have to rag it to get it moving.
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silent_thunder89
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i can vouch for that, but they are indestructable lol
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mattk
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I thought mine was ok TBH, very very under powered but cummon, their not that much slower than a 12 volt
no denying the 12v will be twice as unreliable
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Jay
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quote:
Originally posted by mattk
I thought mine was ok TBH, very very under powered but cummon, their not that much slower than a 12 volt
no denying the 12v will be twice as unreliable
Never experienced a 12v so cant comment, but mine was on 16s so prob didnt help!
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LeeM
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my 12v was so fucking unreliable, only ran properly a quarter of the time, always some sensor gone or on its way out
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mattk
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2 of my mates had 12 volts one had £500 quids worth of work done to it at 40k and the other expired at 70k mainly due to sensors mind
i never found the 12v any quicker than mine tbh
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LeeM
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mine was on 27k and i replaced the air flow sensor 4 or 5 times, idle valve a few times and some other stuff. also had an annoying rattle for months which i discovered to be the plastic cover on the engine rocker cover thingy
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mattk
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yeah the one that had the £500 quids worth done to it was a MAF sensor a Lambda sensor a Crank Sensor the idle valve and a dodgey cam chain
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LeeM
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crank sensor was another! is MAF sensor the airflow sensor thing?
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Sedgie_07
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wow thanks for ya replys guys
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Jay
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In other words you dont want either haha ive had a 1.2 16v and that wasnt bad, nippy little car. Go for a 1.4 if you can.
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Robin
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I'd go for a 1.2 8v over a 1.0 12v for a first car, 12vs arent' as reliable, too many sensors, timing chains can snap, and they vibrate like buggery 
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Sedgie_07
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so basicly any 1.4??
also its a silly question but what are corsas like for room on the inside as im a rugger player lol got broad shoulders,
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LeeM
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1.2 16v would do ya ok
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Superlite Ltd.
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I suggest saving up a bit more
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andy1868
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1.4 8V for that money maybe, not much slower than the 1.2 16V are they?
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pow
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1.4 8v would be the wise suggestion
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deano87
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My 12v hasn't missed a beat in over 12k miles.
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