written by on 05/06/2012
My dad found this at auction after my Corsa died a painful electrical death on the way home from gloucester, £600, 40,000 miles on the clock, and although i wasn't too pleased to be getting what i thought would be a slow, unreliable Peugeot i was proved wrong from the start!
Since i bought it 2 years ago all it's needed were some interior things, a new door lock and a new exhaust, all dirt cheap as second hand parts are everywhere.
Engine runs so well and is always giving more than you think it can, even though it's completely standard it's taken many 'rude bois' in their more powerful corsas and fiestas, etc.
Since getting it i've done a few runs to blackpool and back (about 500 miles) no problem, and the only problems ive encountered in the 2 years of ownership is needing a new exhaust (emissions reasons) and a small oil leak (nothing too serious)
Ive done 35,000 miles in it so far, and the wheel, gearstick, handbrake etc are still feeling pretty new
The only downsides i can think of are the quality of the door trim, which keeps threatening to fall off, and it's a bit temperamental getting into reverse. The seats are excellent, i always get complimented on their comfiness, even on long journeys.
In short, i really did not expect this car to last long, i didnt want it, and i was really setting it up for a fall from day 1. but by day 2 i was completely won over, and am still being amazed by it's resilience, especially being a cheap french car. would totally reccommend it to anyone looking for a runaround with cheap insurance!!!
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