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[Rock]

Well we got the "Red one" which is a 1.0L 12v. She is really happy with it, and I haven't been allowed to drive my Omega since she's got it.

[JamesV6CDX]

Tidy looking car...

Attractive wife too

[JamesV6CDX]

That will be a 3 cylinder car then.

I will be interested in how it goes and sounds....

[tunnie]

That will be a 3 cylinder car then.

I will be interested in how it goes and sounds....

like a sewing machine.... goes about as fast too

[Rock]

That will be a 3 cylinder car then.

I will be interested in how it goes and sounds....

like a sewing machine.... goes about as fast too

Well i was pleasantly surpised. The car is everything we wanted. Nippy round town, which is where it will almost always be used. Of course, having driven one, i can give this assessment!!  

[tunnie]

That will be a 3 cylinder car then.

I will be interested in how it goes and sounds....

like a sewing machine.... goes about as fast too

Well i was pleasantly surpised. The car is everything we wanted. Nippy round town, which is where it will almost always be used. Of course, having driven one, i can give this assessment!!  

I learnt to drive in a BSM 1.0L corsa same shape as the one pictured, don't get me wrong its a great town car and quite good for that use. But on the open road its just gutless, country lates and such just had no guts.

I then took my pass plus in the 1.4.... BIG difference so much more power and just as nippy.

As long as she likes it that's what matters  

[TheBoy]

The 3 cylinder is a great town car.  A little unrefined perhaps, but ideal for pottering around town none the less.

Will also cruise along motorway happily at speed limit.  Its just acceleration at speed thats its biggest downfall, plus the constant gear changes...

[Ronald_McBurger]

Come on then, let me spoil the party as I know everyone else must be itching to say so, but.....

Why the **** ask for opinions and then ignore them? I can tell you that the 1.0 is crap. It is gutless and is a long way from a good engine.

Now, Mark said that the 1.2 16v was the best alongside the 1.3cdti. I said the same, several said avoid the 1.0, so come one then. WHY???

[tunnie]

Come on then, let me spoil the party as I know everyone else must be itching to say so, but.....

Why the **** ask for opinions and then ignore them? I can tell you that the 1.0 is crap. It is gutless and is a long way from a good engine.

Now, Mark said that the 1.2 16v was the best alongside the 1.3cdti. I said the same, several said avoid the 1.0, so come one then. WHY???

Because SWMBO likes the "red one"  

[Craig_R]

Ill Tell You Why

Because His Misses Liked the Red One

Am I right ?  

Craig

[Rock]

Come on then, let me spoil the party as I know everyone else must be itching to say so, but.....

Why the **** ask for opinions and then ignore them? I can tell you that the 1.0 is crap. It is gutless and is a long way from a good engine.

Now, Mark said that the 1.2 16v was the best alongside the 1.3cdti. I said the same, several said avoid the 1.0, so come one then. WHY???

Is there any need??

I very much value the opinion of alot of the members of this forum, however, the point of this post was not asking which Corsa I should buy?

If you read my original post, it simply asked if anyone had any knowledge of the 1.0L. At this point we (I say we, but it was the missus who chose in the end) had already chosen the car, and had signed the paperwork, we were just waiting to pick the car up. I was not expecting a barrage of replies suggesting alternatives!!

I have always found this forum to be a cut above ANY other forum i have ever been on. The thing that separates it from others is the level of respect people show each other. Whilst everyones opinion is welcome (agree or disagree) the complete disrespect of your last post was totally unneccessary!

[Marks DTM Calib]

The 1.0 is simply the 1.2 with a cylinder removed and the stroke lengthened.....obviously a different crank.....

No big problmes with it at all.....little low on power and torque but, the peek torque is low in the revs (2800rpm...)due to it being a long stroke engine and hence the economy....still, it has more go than the old C12NZ Corsa 8 valve engine....

Gear linkage is the only known week spot and was fixed around 2003ish.......plus you can get a repair/upgrade kit for about 40ish to sort that....

[Rock]

The 1.0 is simply the 1.2 with a cylinder removed and the stroke lengthened.....obviously a different crank.....

No big problmes with it at all.....little low on power and torque but, the peek torque is low in the revs (2800rpm...)due to it being a long stroke engine and hence the economy....still, it has more go than the old C12NZ Corsa 8 valve engine....

Gear linkage is the only known week spot and was fixed around 2003ish.......plus you can get a repair/upgrade kit for about 40ish to sort that....

Ahhhh how welcome to see an informed opinion! So much better than just "its crap".  

The Missus' car is an 05 plate so I assume there are no problems with the gear linkage on it.

[Ronald_McBurger]

Hello Rock

I must apologise. I hope I didn't offend too much. The car is great, the engine is not - in my humble opinion - the best, but is not terrible.

My mouth did get carried away here, so sorry.

Nice colour and pretty mrs.

[Rock]

Cheers