Picture courtesy of aj.
| Performance | 8.5/10 |
|---|---|
| Practicality | 8.5/10 |
| Reliability | 8.8/10 |
| Value for Money | 8.6/10 |
| Reviewer Rating | 8.9/10 |
| Overall Rating | 8.8/10 |
By spliff1star
on 16th Dec 2004
| Year Manufactured | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Length of ownership | 4 Months |
| Performance | 7/10 |
| Practicality | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 10/10 |
| Value for money | 9/10 |
| Overall value | 8/10 |
| | |
looks, performance for a 1.4, easy to mod
0-60 2nd gear revs out @60mph?
I burt a mint m reg Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 SRi 8 valve a few months back.the 8 valve is better than the 16v as the engines stronger and easy to gain more bhp. The 16v has valve problems amongst its many others. After owning it for 15 minutes the radiator started leaking and the starter motor had gone. Not a good start, I sorted both the next day - cost just $100 for a brand new motor and radiator including fitting. After that I had no problems.
I went London, Blackpool and every where in it from Birmingham and it never once broke down. It had a full stainless exhaust k&n, new plugs, leads and evan subaru owners would turn and look when I reved the engine. It sounded like a turbo. It handled well and was quicker than 16v models. Very close to the bigger engine 1.6 gsi. Had loads of torque, would wheelspin, needed traction (very irratating).
The top end was around 117mph. Felt like it needed another gear or bigger gearbox. Evan with 4 adults and all there luggage it would still push 110mph and slowly climb. This wos my first corsa! Same as the tigra inside but with more room in the back. I loved this car and its well worth it.
I wanted a corsa gsi next with the rare non ecotec engine but could not find one. I now have a better car than that, an astra gsi 16v mk3. Its the best car I have ever owned. Forget droping a 2 litre in your corsa - get one of these rare beasts with all round performance.

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