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Author Going to start the search for my next Corsa soon..
Ingham
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   15th Dec 09 at 00:12   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
..and I know what I want, but I want to know what kind of stuff to look out for.

I'll start with what I want:

Corsa (B) GLS
1.0 12v
Glacier White/Star Silver

The reason for all this is economy plus luxuries. It's basically a baby Sport in my eyes.. don't know about yours.

I know the main stuff to look out for engine wise (service history, timing chain, EGR valve, ICV, MAF) and bodywork wise (bonnet lip rust, rear wiper, sills/doors, spare wheel well).. but is there anything I've missed that I should be looking out for?

I stupidly bought a GSi in the dark (don't judge me ) and don't want to make the same mistake of not checking everything..


Thanks in advance.
scottyp1989
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if you can give the chasis rails a quick look, if they are gone when you come to MOT it you will need to get them welded
taylorboosh
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just buy a sport? if you could afford insurance on a gsi sport wont be much more than a 12v
Ingham
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I never got around to getting the GSi on the road if I'm completely honest John..

I'm paying £1600 comprehensive insurance on a group 2 car at the moment, so I don't expect to be able to insure a Sport for anything less than 2.5k.. which in my eyes is robbery.
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wear on drivers seat bolster is all i had on my 12v...

and check it doesnt back fire through air intake.
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1600 on a group 2? what did you do drink half a brewery and hop in? i would consider going thrid part fire and theft, a gls is hardly going to cost a fortune to replace and by the sounds of things if you do crash you wont be claiming if its £1600 now
Ingham
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Nah, 3 points for a PC20 and postcode is BAAAAD! I've had a crash too.. Comprehensive has proven to be cheaper than TPF&T..
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12volts are aweful.. personally would get a 1.2 16v but in any case dont get a 1.2 8v!
Daveskater
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If you fancy a blue Envoy, look me up

Numberwang!

Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men

Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle

Look at my pictures
davieslim
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12 volts are more common post 97 so bad corrosion shouldnt be an issue, the basic problems are issues with the engines
Ingham
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quote:
Originally posted by Daveskater
If you fancy a blue Envoy, look me up


Do you know something I actually really like your car and have for a bit now..
Low mileage, clean and in a gorgeous colour. Are you selling up now? Would love some details..
Ricky352
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quote:
Originally posted by wakey1512
12volts are aweful.. personally would get a 1.2 16v but in any case dont get a 1.2 8v!


1.2 8v would be the most reliable, but very slow indeed.

I was looking at a couple of Corsas there, think it was two 1.2 8vs, and two 1.2 16vs and at least two of them had headgasket problems. You should have seen the gunk in the oil, same with a 1.0 12v my mate purchased recently - seems to be a very common problem.
Ingham
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I've heard they're slower than an OAP climaxing.. I want a 1.0 12v because I miss the economy, plus there's a lot of space in the engine bay to work with..

Rocker gasket is also something else isn't it?
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I'd get a 1.2 16v, so much better than the 1.0
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1.2 8v arent that economical either apparently.

and 1.0 12vs are a pain in the arse with MAF sensors + o2 sensors!
Ingham
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quote:
Originally posted by Joe
I'd get a 1.2 16v, so much better than the 1.0


Thanks for the suggestion, but I want an X10.
am4nf
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Biggest problem on the 1.0 12v is the egr

Buy dave's tbh best paintwork on here
Joe
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Why so set on a 1.0 out of interest?
Ingham
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I've PM'd Dave about his car to get some details. It does look absolutely immaculate and as you can see from the picture below.. my Corsa was immaculate too.. just how I like them:



[Edited on 15-12-2009 by Jonny Ingham]
Ingham
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quote:
Originally posted by Joe
Why so set on a 1.0 out of interest?


I had a 1.0 as my first car.. I loved the economy, I loved having the space to mess around in the bay finding things out for myself etc.. Plus the insurance was £500 fully comp, as opposed to paying £1600 now!
Okay sure, a 1.2 16v won't be much different.. but I want another 1.0.
wakey1512
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insurance on my 12volt is still 1400 on my first year and its still steadily on the up. takes the piss
Ingham
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That's bad man.. mind you I suppose I have got 3 points and bump under my belt now..
We all make mistakes.
sc0ott
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here is my star silver club.

http://corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=517836

havent updated in a while but the rear wiper and corsa badge have been removed.
Ingham
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Quite a transformation Scott.
That's kind of what I'm going for.. subtle and sleek. OEM stuff..
scottyp1989
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quote:
Originally posted by davieslim
12 volts are more common post 97 so bad corrosion shouldnt be an issue, the basic problems are issues with the engines


they only made them post 97, but thats makes no difference iv had 2 that iv striped for parts and scraped because of rust. all depends on where they are kept etc

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