2003 Vauxhall Corsa Reviews - Page 8 of 8

Nothing has gone wrong with the car yet. Even though I have only had my car for 3 months it is still in perfect condition. Tires wear out quick when you go to Knock-hill and manage to get a top speed of 115 MPH.

For the size of the engine this car has a very good top speed.

And it accelerates like a car twice as powerful.

Quite comfy for such a small car.

Steering is quite accurate hardly any any under-steer.

Gear change fast and crispy.Perfect

The stereo is OK could do with satalite navigation to though.

Brakes work well.

The interior has a bit to much plastic for my liking.

VERDICT-

Great little car that I ADORE.

Should have got my car for 1st March but got it on the 4th.

After washing my Corsa a week after I noticed many surface scratches and a couple of chips on the bodywork (pearlescent black sapphire paint). Took it back to dealer and they said the scratches would polish out - they didn't.

Rear screen needed replacing after a mark on the inside appeared underneath the black surrounding. Replaced under warranty 3 weeks later.

Was told I could have a courtesy car when the car was booked in, but on the day I was told I couldn't as I am only 17 and their insurance didn't cover me!

Also chips were touched up at same time - came back no different.

Eventually had chips resprayed when it went in for its 4 week service.

After the service, car came back with flat spot - v dangerous when pulling out of junctions!! and poorer fuel economy - about 30mpg.

Dealer didn't want to know after delivery.

Very pleased apart from the above.

Great looking sporty car and interior - not bad for a 17yr old. Couldn't have got any better for the money and insurance group - too young for free insurance, but got £500 back from Vauxhall off the £1800 it cost me.

Great acceleration for a 1.2 16v.

Very roomy - enough for 5 and luggage.

Good CD player, but could do with MP3 compatibility and CD changer.

Loads of equipment.

Good fuel economy on longer journeys.

Nothing major short term owner.

Appalling steering, light for easy parking, but then dead with no feel whatsoever at 15 mph and above. Gloomy cabin in back (3 door) with limited visibility due to design on rear. Boot space non existent, smallest in class (well maybe the Ka is as bad). Poor fuel consumption from 1.2 engine and no power - OK this is still early days for the car and it should get better, but a very poor start.