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VAUXHALL Corsa Car Reviews

Natasha, Suffolk

Vauxhall Corsa 2008

3 star review

The car was very nice to look at, great design and the interior was just as good. The stereo controls on the steering wheel was great and the ipod dock, although it took me a while to work out how to turn it onto ipod mode and wasn’t clear. The seat was very low even when you raised it i still found it to be quite low and being 5 ft 6in I still felt I was looking over the top of the steering wheel. The power on this car was a serious downside, it hated being in 4th gear and even in 3rd on hills it struggled to even hit 30 and if hills were attempted in 4th it would just come to a standstill. Overall it was a nice car but the power was irritating and I wouldn’t buy one myself.

Submitted: 01/06/2009 09:34:59

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Max Chown, Leicestershire

Vauxhall Corsa 2008

1 star review

This is my first and last Corsa; it’s the worst car I’ve ever had. Yes, on the outside looks nice and stylish but my god its a c**p car to drive. Mine has been into the garage 3 times for modified brake pads and still the same, it suffers from clutch judder and its suspension is very poor. My husband refuses to drive it because its a tinny, whinney useless pile of cheap metal.The sooner I get rid the better. Don’t waste your hard earned money.

Submitted: 21/05/2009 09:15:54

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Jennifer Thorpe, England

Vauxhall Corsa 1996

3 star review

Because its an older model, it doesn’t have central locking, which is bit annoying when trying to get 2 toddlers into car and stop them running into road! The build is poor and ’clanky’, also the boot lid doesn’t fit very well, causing rain water to get in.

Submitted: 18/05/2009 08:28:55

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John Morton, Staffordshire

Vauxhall Corsa Club 3 door 1.2 2006

5 star review

Bought this car new when new model was released. I have had it for 2 and a half years and have no regrets. The car is very underrated, can’t really fault it. Smooth, quiet, drives like a larger car although probably smallest car I have ever owned. Great fuel economy and I do not think it lacks power: perfectly adequate for it’s class, certainly out-performs my previous car (Rover 400, owned for 10 years). I would highly recommend it to anyone.

Submitted: 06/05/2009 11:59:21

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Templar Van-boek, Yorkshire

Vauxhall Corsa 1.3 CDTi 2008

1 star review

This car can only be discribed as "s***". I bought the 05 plate Corsa 1.3 CDTi and the car was fantastic, the interior was just quality. I had it 3 years and then bought the 58 plate in 08 and what a 100 per cent let down, I think with the Corsa c Vauxhall packed everything they could into it and duped the public into thinking that the next model would be even better therefore getting rid of their new stock and making a mint on the disgustingly cheap and nasty made new model. OK yes I got duped and yes people will be saying that I had the chance to go for a test drive or to look round it but when I was shown the vehicle in Reg Vardy in Leeds. I was shown inside the CDTi model and was told that the only difference would be the engine as this time round I wanted the petrol engine to cut overheads due to fuel inflation. Finally all I can say is I’m looking forward to a new SEAT Leon 2.0 TDi which I’ve just recently put a deposit on and there will be no more Vauxhalls for me, I’m finished with this company. My 58 plate is now up for sale.

Submitted: 09/04/2009 16:25:16

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Robert Grant, England

Vauxhall Corsa Breeze

1 star review

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Submitted: 07/04/2009 10:39:16

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Abi Campbell, Warwickshire

Vauxhall Corsa Corsa Twinport 2004

5 star review

I bought this lovely little 1.0 12v Corsa Twinport for my Xmas present on 15 Dec 2008. Previously, I had a beloved old P reg Fiesta. It had blown up on the M42 motorway the week before (my fault, didn’t service the poor car!!), so when the chance came up to buy a 2004 Corsa, I couldn’t turn it down! I had an R reg diesel Corsa, a diesel dog, it was so slow, but a good ride; I part-exchanged it for the 04 Corsa. This little Corsa is a revelation, it drives like a dream, it is economical and cosy. The best features are the gorgeous alloy wheels, its brilliant tiny turning circle, its economical 1.0 12v engine, and low road tax. I couldn’t believe the drive quality, the Corsa is a bit skitterish over rubbish road services and surprisingly very fast for a 1.0 litre. The drive quality is good and decent for such a small engine. The Corsa drove very well to central London and back in Feb 09, it drove like a dream. Even the Aston Martin DB9 Cabrio that tried to race me on the M1 past London couldn’t beat my little Corsa!! Ha ha!! The only complaint is that it is quite a light car; it should be a little heavier to cope with the rubbish road surfaces. And it’s got a bigger tank than the Fiesta, so it needs a service now. I like the Corsa. It has pas, e/w, c/l, gets admiring glances wherever I go. And its economical, I bought another car, a 1.0 Micra 2002 52 plate; it is a gorgeous little car, so the Corsa is up for sale, offers over £2200 please.

Submitted: 25/02/2009 16:14:57

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Ken Johnson, Cambridgeshire

Vauxhall Corsa

4 star review

Good car all round.

Submitted: 17/02/2009 09:40:34

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Nikki, Sussex

Vauxhall Corsa 2005

2 star review

Bought this car when only one year old from the local main dealership. Has been reliable but lots of niggly problems, for example went back 3 times for faulty electric window, the seat on the drivers side gets stuck and has to be punched to move it and the dealership have been unable to repair it as it is an intermittent fault. More seriously it leaks when it rains, and has again been back to the dealership 3 times and has still not been rectified. Finally the electronic control unit has now gone and I have been quoted £703 to replace it and it is now out of warranty. I would not recommend a Corsa after my experiences, I feel very disillusioned as I chose this car for its reputation of being reliable and economical. In my opinion it would be ideal for a very wealthy but incredibly dull person.

Submitted: 11/02/2009 08:52:34

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Lance Cawley, Cheshire

Vauxhall Corsa Comfort 3dr 1.0i 2002

4 star review

I bought my blue 3dr Vauxhall Corsa, 2002 plate 4 months ago. I haven’t had any problems with it except the fan belt screeching but had it tightened and was fine. Overall a very spacious car, big-ish boot, nippy car even though only a 1 litre - cheap on insurance and a very high spec. Great economical engine and I would recommend it, especially for younger lads and girls. It is really economical and ace to drive, smooth and clean. Would definitely recommend to buy used as I did but make sure you bargain... especially in this credit crunch!!

Submitted: 20/01/2009 15:49:47

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Clair, Kent

Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 Club 3-dr 2007

3 star review

Purchased a year-old Corsa 3 months ago. Have had niggly problems, some of which the fault of the dealership not fixing them after the car was a courtesy car, e.g. broken air vent, but in addition there was a clunking noise on the back left side of the car when going over bumps or round corners. After persistence in getting the dealership to look at this, it later turned out to be a shock absorber needing to be changed (after 1 year - ?). In addition, the electronic clock reset itself randomly on a particularly cold morning. It did this again in the last few days. Vauxhall couldn’t originally find a reason for this but at present the car is back with them and apparently ’a part is on order’, so watch this space. I parted with a much loved but older Toyota Yaris and I really do want to love the Corsa. I need to get to grips with how to work the relatively small engine for a very heavy car, as this makes hills much more of a challenge than they should be. Economy doesn’t seem too bad so far but I would definitely agree that I find I’m in a lower gear than my old Yaris for most instances, even having to slip to 4th on the motorway which I never would have had to do in my old car and this makes a big difference to fuel consumption. Guess I would summarise that the car is a nice overall ’package’. One more thing - and this may be incredibly obvious! - I would recommend pushing any dealer for an extended test drive of any car you’re interested in, or perhaps even hiring one for a weekend. Sounds obvious but definitely worth it.

Submitted: 03/11/2008 08:57:36

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Lee Woods, Rhondda Cynon Taff

Vauxhall Corsa 1.0 Life 2006

5 star review

29-10-2008 - Well I’ve recently bought a 1.0 Club on a 06 plate (not the new shape) with less than 10k on the clock. It’s immaculate both inside and out. I am firstly amazed by it’s tiny motor. Having driven many small hatchbacks over the years and being less than happy with their respective engines. The tiny motor in the Corsa is a revelation, no doubt due in no small part to it’s 4 vales per cylinder design (twinport). It’ll win the traffic light Grand Prix (if you want it to). It’ll pull like a train up-hill. Also it’s so flexible that you can be in 5th gear running less than 1000rpms and it’ll still pull away smoothly and swiftly, of course if you need to accelerate sharply you’ll need to change down, but for normal day to day driving it’s more than happy being driven this way. So it may only have 60bhp but how it delivers it is spot on. Ride comfort is also quite good, soaking up the majority of bumps with no fuss. Sleeping policemen too can be tackled with no need to slow right down, as has been the case with other cars I’ve driven. Parking is so easy it’s almost laughable, with plenty of glass and excellent wing-mirrors it’s an absolute doddle to parallel-park in even the smallest spaces. Also here is where the speed sensitive power steering comes into it’s own. I’ve already said that going is good, but stopping is better, with ABS and Brake Assist fitted, it really does stop on it’s nose. At first the brakes seem too sharp, but after only a few miles you wonder how you ever managed without them. Cornering is sure-footed, but the skinny high profile tyres don’t really lend themselves to great road holding, however, I’ve no doubt that if you’ve a mind to that a new set of alloys with wider rubber would cure this issue. For me personally the car pulls and stops so well that it’s no chore to slow down that little bit for a tight bend. All the controls fall easily to hand and have a nice positive feel to them. My only gripe is that the clutch feels slightly off-set to me, in as much as I have to move my leg more to the right than I have been used to, but I have adapted to this too. The upside if this is there’s a massive amount of room for you to rest your foot in when not using the clutch. Being a 3 door car access to the rear is always a problem, but the car helps by virtue of having seats that fold well out of the way, maximizing the available room for you to get into the rear seats. Now it’s a small car so rear space is never going to be good, but if like myself you have small kids then it’s not a problem and you can even (when parked) turn around to hand them things as their never far away. The boot too is on the small side, but it’s deep and a good shape, again making the most of the available space, You’ll get 3-4 of those blue bags that Tesco sells (called big green bag) in there, but little else. The seats are easy to fold down though so increasing the space is easy if needed. You’ll be making less stops at the pumps too, with 50+MPG achievable. So to summarise... 1. Goes well 2. Stops better 3. Easy to park 4. Comfortable 5. 50+ MPG too So what have I learned from owning a Corsa? Ignore the press and test drive one yourself and make your own informed decision. Why? Because most car manufacturers develop their cars constantly and on a 06 plate the Corsa is arguably better than it’s ever been, but the consumer will never know this because the press are to focused in reviewing the new model. (which btw is not as good as it’s made up to be).

Submitted: 29/10/2008 12:28:09

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Paul Hinchley, Nottinghamshire

Vauxhall Corsa 1.0 Life 2008

5 star review

This is the first brand new car that I have ever bought for myself, due to illness I have finally had to admit that I’m getting too knackered to go crawling under cars. The Corsa looks fantastic and I’m delighted with what I got for my money. It’s now done 650 miles, and so far so good. It’s comfortable to drive and good enough for going on a long run as long as you are not in a hurry. I find that I have to keep the revs a bit high on the hills and change down a gear sooner than I’m used to. Drivers visibility is an issue both through the tiny little front "portholes" and the rear pillars which are a little on the large size ( 3 door ). I want to service the car myself when it’s time but service information is minimal and warranty issues are a problem. Dealers seem to have the upper hand and service charges seem a bit on the expensive side for a very simple "oil change". Otherwise an excellent car.

Submitted: 21/10/2008 12:02:14

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Wally Gargett, England

Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 Auto Corsa sxi 2001

4 star review

Just bought 01, 1.2 Auto Corsa sxi. Love the car, drives great but I am now sitting here without it because it broke down on me today. While driving along the engine just cut out and it stalled to a stop. Why? Well the breakdown company said it needed to be plugged into a diagnostic machine to find the problem, more money and I have only had it for a week... Hope the garage can solve this minor problem.

Submitted: 17/10/2008 15:58:05

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Michael, Kent

Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 SXi 2004

1 star review

I would give it 0 but 1 is the lowest. This car is the WORST car I have ever owned and I have only owned 2. At 35,000 miles, a valve fell into the engine and was wrecked. This happened while going 60 mph in 5th gear. Vauxhall didn’t care because the car was 9 months out of warranty. This car was FULLY maintained at Vauxhall and as they don’t care, they build these cars to fall apart just as the warranty runs out. I would advise against ANY Vauxhall vehicle as they are badly built and their dealerships are the most unhelpful people you could ever meet. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!

Submitted: 25/09/2008 09:06:10

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Donna, Cardiff

Vauxhall Corsa 2001

4 star review

This car is such a pleasure to drive!. I’ve always driven corsa’s since I first passed my test two years ago. The 2001 model is absolutely fantastic. But.. having said that i just found out my windscreen washers aren’t working on front or back? is this common? why does it happen?.

Submitted: 15/09/2008 09:57:12

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Pamela Purdy, County Antrim

Vauxhall Corsa 2007

1 star review

I bought my Vauxhall Corsa Design in October 2007 and totally regret it. One major fault is the leaking of wax fluid from the bottom of each of the doors - it sticks like glue to the ’sills’ and is impossible to remove. I am currently arguing this with Vauxhall who advise that this is a "design fault on all new Corsas" which I just need to live with. They have removed the offending substance with glue remover but say this will keep on occurring. My advice - buy a Renault Clio. I always had Clios and they are a far superior car to the Corsa. Lots of little differences which made it a pleasure to drive - eg: mute button on finger-tip control / lever to put back seat (Corsa has a wind down system - how antiquated is that!!)

Submitted: 03/06/2008 10:20:07

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Peter Higson, Cheshire

Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 Design 2007

4 star review

Very pleased with the car... however, when setting off in 1st gear and revving to around 1,800 rpm it carries on revving around at 600 rpm after you have depressed the clutch. Is there any way of switching this off? Other motorists at the lights think I am trying to "burn them off " in my 1.2!

Submitted: 27/05/2008 14:20:29

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Greg Bond, Oxfordshire

Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 Life 2008

4 star review

I chose the new Corsa as I thought it would cope well with the towns and cities. There have never been more than two people in the car at one time - this is for the best as the back seats do not look like they would provide much comfort for an adult - this is not a family car. Vauxhall claim that the 1.2 Life manages 48 miles to the gallon but I was not surprised to discover that this was in reality around the 42 mark - whos journey to work is on a rolling road and doesn't involve stopping?). The limited space in the back is made up for with the large boot space. I paid extra for side-airbags as these do not come as standard - I feel that these really are must have safety feature. Reliability has so far been exemplary and there have been no extra, unexpected costs attached to my Corsa - this is exactly how it should be. I would recommend the Corsa to anybody looking for a great town / city run around that has good fuel economy and low maintenance and insurance costs.

Submitted: 28/04/2008 10:19:30

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A Graham, County Armagh

Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 Club 2007

3 star review

Overall a good car, however a few negative points also must be mentioned.. The driver’s view of the road and surrounding area is severely restricted because of the very wide posts down the sides of the windscreen, especially on the driver’s side. The (very small) switch to activate the fog light is hidden away almost down below the level of the steering wheel... too hard to get at if you actually encounter fog and need to use it safely without pulling over as you have to take your eyes off the road to actually find it. The seats are fiddly to move forward if passengers get into the rear of the car. Poor performance power wise (its only a 1.2, 16v but still could be better) and fuel economy for such a small engine leaves a lot to be desired. Other than that I’m delighted with the New Corsa; however when the next one comes out i think Vauxhall would need to fix these type of things.

Submitted: 23/04/2008 09:45:39

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Jo-An Rhoden, London

Vauxhall Corsa 1.00 TWIN 2004

4 star review

I just purchased my car on Thursday and it is a great drive but I do have problems with the front and back wipers. Apart from that there are no regrets. I wish I had purchased one sooner even though i had always loved my Volkswagen Polo.

Submitted: 31/03/2008 14:22:45

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Alex Tucker, Surrey

Vauxhall Corsa 2000

3 star review

Handles very well round corners and is very nippy; get a lot of problems with the windscreen wipers and washers - front and back. All in all a pleasure to drive.

Submitted: 15/02/2008 09:43:21

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Jim M, Fife and Kinross Shires

Vauxhall Corsa Design 2007

4 star review

Just recently received my new Corsa 1.2i design and can’t really fault it. Yes i would agree with many reviews that the engine is slightly out of puff on hills. This means it needs to be revved in order to get up to speed, subsequently fuel is less efficient. But having had 3 Polo’s previously this makes for a refreshing change. The steering is excellent, along with the grip. And the cabin is as roomy as the previous Polo’s, although the three door rear space is minimal, but then if i needed the room i would have a brought a 5 door. The toys as standard on this model are fantastic, automatic rain sensing wipers, light sensing auto lights, and auto rear view mirror, not forgetting Aircon, electric windows and mirrors, all make for a touch of luxury on a wee car.

Submitted: 05/02/2008 11:56:58

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Jen English, Hertfordshire

Vauxhall Corsa 1992

4 star review

I’m in love with my little, bright green Corsa. It wasn’t a car I’d ever really fancied before but my husband bought this one then decided it was too ’girly’ for him, so I ended up with it. It’s a dream to drive, easy to handle if a little heavy on the steering since it doesn’t have PAS. The pedals are close together but that was easy to get used to. The boot is surprisingly roomy and easily takes a weekly shopping load. Overall a nifty little car.

Submitted: 28/01/2008 11:23:08

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Ail Rob, Scotland

Vauxhall Corsa 2007

5 star review

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Submitted: 14/01/2008 11:07:20

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James Cushnaghan, Hampshire

Vauxhall Corsa ttdi 2003

3 star review

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Submitted: 03/01/2008 09:26:32

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James, Dorset

Vauxhall Corsa sri 2007

5 star review

Just had delivered my new corsa sri and love it. Great engine and well made inside and out.

Submitted: 10/12/2007 09:46:57

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Ian Hennessey, England

Vauxhall Corsa 2007

5 star review

Excellent car, reliable, can’t fault it.

Submitted: 09/11/2007 10:04:40

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Gina Cooper, London

Vauxhall Corsa

4 star review

Cheap to run, cheap to tax at only Ł35 per year. Very economical. Very good build quality. Generally speaking a great buy.

Submitted: 25/10/2007 14:14:12

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Mary Bishop, Oxfordshire

Vauxhall Corsa 1.4

5 star review

Bought the latest Corsa a few months ago and it’s a big improvement on the earlier models. Spacious and attractive, ample power and refined, an excellent car.

Submitted: 19/10/2007 10:34:16

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Norma, Bedfordshire

Vauxhall Corsa

1 star review

Hated it, poor handling, clumsy, unresponsive, like driving a small cardboard box.

Submitted: 28/08/2007 11:43:27

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James, Cardiff

Vauxhall Corsa

4 star review

My Corsa is now 5 years old and I must say that it has been a pleasure to drive for that period. Although it might now be time to upgrade it will be a shame because this has been a great car, cheap to run and extremely reliable.

Submitted: 08/08/2007 15:58:08

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Allan Whyte, Oxfordshire

Vauxhall Corsa Vauxhall Corsa Sxi 1.7 CDTi 16v 3dr

5 star review

This is a fantastic car, it really does deliver everything that Vauxhall say it will, no surprise that it was What Car? car of the year 2007. It drives smoothly and the engine just gives you that little extra when you need it, very responsive. Great car, would recommend to anyone.

Submitted: 08/08/2007 09:29:08

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Sarah, Devon

Vauxhall Corsa

5 star review

I bought the Vauxhall Corsa 1.3 CDTi mainly because I liked the look of it. However, I feel safe driving it, found it to be extremely reliable and with it doing approximately 50mpg it has also proved to ve extremely fuel efficient. In short, it looks, good, drives well and is a very economical drive.

Submitted: 24/07/2007 14:11:09

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