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bwbw

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Registered: 14th Feb 05
Location: Glasgow
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23rd Aug 08 at 17:30

Looking at buying one? Whats the opinions on these and anything I should look out for?

Is on 48k

corsa120

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Registered: 4th May 02
Location: Northamptonshire
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23rd Aug 08 at 17:50

mine to be honest has been fantastic reliability wise in 2 years ive owned it, dont expect silly acceleration from one but they are quick i would say they have good smooth power delivery......

interior is fine but look after the leather, ive conditioned mine twice a month and it still is showing small signs of cracking on driver seat..... mines on 50k miles

overall i would say they are very good car, look good/reliable and fairly quick.

bwbw

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Registered: 14th Feb 05
Location: Glasgow
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23rd Aug 08 at 17:53

Cambelt etc?

Jambo

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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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23rd Aug 08 at 18:17

Nice modern hatch, great on comfort small on thrills

ShEp

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Registered: 9th Aug 05
Location: Dingwall, Highland
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23rd Aug 08 at 18:18

my list of parts that have gone wrong

Turbo
Actuator
actuator sensor
o2 sensor
coil pack 3 times
air flow meter twice
plugs changed 3 times
boost solenoid

all in a year of ownership

but still love it

bwbw

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Registered: 14th Feb 05
Location: Glasgow
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23rd Aug 08 at 18:29

It's an aftermarket stereo thats on it, how easy is it to change back to original, and also do they come with the on board computer (like range etc)

Jambo

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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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23rd Aug 08 at 18:41

yes, its nice and easy to use too.

bwbw

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Registered: 14th Feb 05
Location: Glasgow
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23rd Aug 08 at 18:46

Would it still work if the aftermarket cd player is installed

Cole

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Registered: 11th Nov 02
Location: eastbourne Drives:zafira sold now a qashqai
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23rd Aug 08 at 18:47

yeah as the trip computer is seperatei have an aftermarket on zaffy gsi and the trip still works fine

corsa120

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Registered: 4th May 02
Location: Northamptonshire
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23rd Aug 08 at 19:24

wow shep mine has been diamond compared to yours dude, in 2 years ive had split hose on the actuater and the afm thats it

gavin18787

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Registered: 22nd Feb 05
Location: Basildon, Essex
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23rd Aug 08 at 20:14

I have driven one. Nice and comfy and felt quite sharp to drive for a car of that type (no clio/saxo etc but nice) doesnt feel that quick but is if you get what i mean

Still one of my favorite looking cars too especially when given a small lowering

Drives supercharged Tec with torque

c20let

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Registered: 25th Jun 05
Location: Aberdeenshire Drives: VXR Astravan,Evo 9GT,mr2 tbo
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23rd Aug 08 at 20:26

i had one for a little while, p/ex'd it for my mr2 turbo with a mate.
was an ok car, comfortable to drive, nice and smooth. but it was pretty boring and didnt feel fast at all.
prefered my civic type r much much more.

Fad

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Registered: 1st Feb 01
Location: Dartford Kent Drives: 330cd
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23rd Aug 08 at 20:36

Ok to drive if you have a load of miles to cover other than that boring as fuck.

Mine did look good on Anthra wheels though

ShEp

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Registered: 9th Aug 05
Location: Dingwall, Highland
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24th Aug 08 at 14:29

quote:
Originally posted by corsa120
wow shep mine has been diamond compared to yours dude, in 2 years ive had split hose on the actuater and the afm thats it

Just done another turbo today

I think it's cursed

Cole

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Registered: 11th Nov 02
Location: eastbourne Drives:zafira sold now a qashqai
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24th Aug 08 at 14:33

time to uprate it then shep get a vxr unit on there

ShEp

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Registered: 9th Aug 05
Location: Dingwall, Highland
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24th Aug 08 at 14:36

I just did mate

I think it's time for something more reliable such as a garret, but lots to change for that

corsa120

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Registered: 4th May 02
Location: Northamptonshire
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24th Aug 08 at 16:04

do you treat the turbo right i.e warm up and cool down???

also heard that if turbo is not fitted properly it can cause short life too?

cunningham

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Registered: 25th May 05
Location: Lochore, Fife
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24th Aug 08 at 17:28

mates had nothing but problems with his to

Jambo

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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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24th Aug 08 at 17:35

had a problem with boost solenoids, but that was the only issue i had with it

FlamingCorsa

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Registered: 22nd Apr 03
Location: Shropshire
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24th Aug 08 at 17:44

quote:
Originally posted by ShEp
I just did mate

I think it's time for something more reliable such as a garret, but lots to change for that

u got the cooling mod fitted???? not having that can make turbos go pretty quickly

R1CH

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Registered: 28th Sep 03
Location: Kent
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24th Aug 08 at 17:48

I've had my GSi just over a year now,

Havent had any "real" problems just little things like a crack in the header tank

As for driving, as standard pretty shit, dont handle, not really fast, about the same as an xe'd corsa

Spend a couple of grand on them, and the car comes to life..

I've had mine mapped to a reliable 312bhp/389ft lbs, sorted the suspension, just need to do the brakes now! But the car is fun to drive and pretty fast.

You dont have problems with M3's and such, and even showed some 'supercars' the power of the astra!

ShEp

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Registered: 9th Aug 05
Location: Dingwall, Highland
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24th Aug 08 at 17:50

had the cooling mod,

I'm giving up on mine, Im sick of it, its not the money, its the fact its off road more than on it,

Anyone got a cheap corsa for sale till I save for a z20leh

cunningham

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Registered: 25th May 05
Location: Lochore, Fife
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24th Aug 08 at 17:50

flaming corsa what is the cooling mod? see if my mate knows about this dont think he wants his vxr unit to pack in this time

Jambo

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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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24th Aug 08 at 19:00

The problem with them is they are all to electronic, steering is lifeless, throttle response is like an arcade. Just lacked much driver involvement.

Not sure on others but mine was regal stage one and was shite on petrol.

look good though:

heres my old one:

Toppa

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Registered: 18th Aug 08
Location: Northumberland
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24th Aug 08 at 19:10

ur astra was very nice Jambo

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