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sharpy28

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15th Feb 12 at 18:17

As title says been looking at these recently as insurance is quite cheap for me on one.

What to look for on them? Any common problems? What they like as just a normal everyday car?

Cheers

[Edited on 15-02-2012 by sharpy28]

Liam

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15th Feb 12 at 18:29

EGR Valve, radiator splitting where the plastic meets the metal of the rad itself. Other than that I can't think of any more, I had one for nearly 2 years and it's was a great car!

Only got rid to get an Astra GSi, which was a mistake....

sharpy28

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15th Feb 12 at 18:40

Cheers

AndyCorsaSport

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15th Feb 12 at 18:42

Brake pipes tend to corrode rather well.

Joe

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15th Feb 12 at 19:02

Broken springs, they tend to use a fair bit of oil.

baza31

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15th Feb 12 at 22:23

Good cars or they was when I had one 7 year ago . Used to drive to Scotland every 2nd weekend never a problem
. diesel pumps are common and VERY expensive to replace but u won't have that prob

sxibeast

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15th Feb 12 at 22:38

The only problem i had (mine was a 53 Twinport version) was the oil sensor above the exhaust manifold. It leaked onto the manifold and i had a small fire one lunchtime (nothing too major) but make sure its had the recall on that part (otherwise its, well was at the time, a £53 charge to fix).

D0NN3R

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15th Feb 12 at 22:39

my brother got one and it got to 100k + and it was using 2 litres of oil a week so we had to put in a new engine in. apart from that the irmy kit looks awsome on them and there really nice to drive

sharpy28

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16th Feb 12 at 17:34

Thanks for the feedback guys, so overall a nice little motor then

Bonney

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17th Feb 12 at 20:52

quote:
Originally posted by D0NN3R
my brother got one and it got to 100k + and it was using 2 litres of oil a week so we had to put in a new engine in. apart from that the irmy kit looks awsome on them and there really nice to drive

Irmy kit is a must imo

(see my garage!)

[Edited on 17-02-2012 by Bonney]

Slugger1990

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18th Feb 12 at 12:36

try to get one thats had the stem seals done , mibi use a bit less oil than other ones lol good all round motor , cheap to insure

CORSA NUT

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18th Feb 12 at 19:41

Had two MK4's and now have a MK4 van and they have all been faultless

really nice to drive too with the electronic throttles and well laid out internals.

A few simple mods too can make them look really nice too.

Corsa_Sport21

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18th Feb 12 at 19:48

Also had 2 Mk4's (1.4 16v and 2.2 16v SRi).

Both of them were good cars as a whole. Great/easy to drive, great to use daily, not much common faults to look out for. Felt pretty well built too. Both mine were lowered, the SRi had 18" VXR reps and lowering springs on standard shocks and the ride comfort was fantastic.

Was actually looking for another before i got the Polo and would deffo have another in the future. Either a 1.8 SRi or a 1.8 Coupe.

n1tr0u5

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18th Feb 12 at 23:13

quote:
Originally posted by Corsa_Sport21
Also had 2 Mk4's (1.4 16v and 2.2 16v SRi).

Both of them were good cars as a whole. Great/easy to drive, great to use daily, not much common faults to look out for. Felt pretty well built too. Both mine were lowered, the SRi had 18" VXR reps and lowering springs on standard shocks and the ride comfort was fantastic.

Was actually looking for another before i got the Polo and would deffo have another in the future. Either a 1.8 SRi or a 1.8 Coupe.

I've got a 1.8 Coupe, lovely cars, feel very grown up. But the 1.6 Astra is still good for what it is, best bit is there are so many around parts are cheap

sharpy28

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19th Feb 12 at 11:37

Thanks again everyone

just keeping my eye out now for the right one

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