1995 Opel Corsa Swing review from Portugal
"Good highway car, excellent city car.."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The only real problem I had with the car was an electronic one, due to a mobile lighter-recharger, that damaged the car lighter and blew a fuse, that was connected with the automatic gear-box... It was easily repaired when the car-lighter was disconnected.
Another problem in most Corsas and Opels I know is the 4 blinker button... (can't they arrange another process?...)
General comments?
Really good car, spends a little bit more gasoline then normal in city, but is quite a fun car to drive. A little bit slow in acceleration, but after rolling it is sure to achieve a 170km/h top speed, with no difficulties.
In Portugal they say they changed the 1.4i engines, passing from 82bhp to 60bhp (I doubt it), I really don't feel the difference.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4i Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 70000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 111000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 4th October, 2001 |