2000 Opel Corsa Classic Sedan review from South Africa
"Excellent small car with the space of a compact model"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At 21,800 kms the car suddenly refused to start. The agents gave it a diagnostic test and reported no faults with it. Ran for another 300 kms and then began "hunting" when idling. Took it to the agents who took 7 days to report that the Electro Fuel Valve had to be replaced and rectify this.
After this was done the fault continued to plague us. The car then cut off completely one day and the AA had to tow it to the agents. The agents had it for 10 days and only after I contacted GM's Head Office here in South Africa did they finally find the problem. This time they replaced the Fuel Pump Relay and everything is now fine.
This car was made in Brazil, but utilises the same 1.4 motor that all the Opel Corsa hatchbacks and LDVs have here in South Africa.
General comments?
Lovely small car with a large boot and 66 kws of power!
The build quality is superb, and the 14 inch wheels handle our South African potholes with aplomb.
Being manufactured in Brazil, which has similar roads and conditions to ours, has given this car wonderful roadholding and handling.
The paintwork is like new after 9 years.
Excellent value for money.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 22000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 10th October, 2009 |