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[Vamps]

Sounds like a plan to me................

[Vamps]

I'll re-iterate.

Just because a car has a tiny engine doesn't mean it's cheap to insure.  Insurance Groups don't really give an idea either.

Get a quote on several vehicles and I'm sure you will be quite surprised.

I'll bet a 1.6 Astra G will be cheaper to Insure than a 1.0 Corsa (with a 3cyl engine which fails after 50k).

Likewise, a 1.4 Focus will be cheaper than a 1.1 Saxo.

Steal-ability, Crash-ability, The likelyhood of a teen owning one, there are many factors.

Why would that affect the cost of insurance?.............

[Broomies Mate]

I'll re-iterate.

Just because a car has a tiny engine doesn't mean it's cheap to insure.  Insurance Groups don't really give an idea either.

Get a quote on several vehicles and I'm sure you will be quite surprised.

I'll bet a 1.6 Astra G will be cheaper to Insure than a 1.0 Corsa (with a 3cyl engine which fails after 50k).

Likewise, a 1.4 Focus will be cheaper than a 1.1 Saxo.

Steal-ability, Crash-ability, The likelyhood of a teen owning one, there are many factors.

Why would that affect the cost of insurance?.............

It won't... I was merely pointing out that the 3cylinder engine is a piece of crap and should be avoided at all costs. 

[Vamps]

I'll re-iterate.

Just because a car has a tiny engine doesn't mean it's cheap to insure.  Insurance Groups don't really give an idea either.

Get a quote on several vehicles and I'm sure you will be quite surprised.

I'll bet a 1.6 Astra G will be cheaper to Insure than a 1.0 Corsa (with a 3cyl engine which fails after 50k).

Likewise, a 1.4 Focus will be cheaper than a 1.1 Saxo.

Steal-ability, Crash-ability, The likelyhood of a teen owning one, there are many factors.

Why would that affect the cost of insurance?.............

It won't... I was merely pointing out that the 3cylinder engine is a piece of crap and should be avoided at all costs. 

Agreed............

[tigers_gonads]

Question about these 1.3 DTI engines / 6 speed box in the corsa van ?

A few out there with mileage well into the 150K's

What are these like reliability / parts / fuel wise ?

[Diamond Black Geezer]

Can't say or won't pretend to know anything about the 1.3DTI engines at that sort of mileage. But I think for a first car what applies to a car any of us would buy, compared with a first car for a young driver still applies the same. If it's a big old barge like an Omega or other motorway-eater, then with good servicing, it'll last for 300k... if it's a little city car pap-pap, then a low-mileage one owned by the vicar for 10 years is the one to go for. I appreciate finding a mint, low mileage small-ish car isn't exactly the easiest of tasks, but that would be my thoughts. They are out there. 

[05omegav6]

Question about these 1.3 DTI engines / 6 speed box in the corsa van ?

A few out there with mileage well into the 150K's

What are these like reliability / parts / fuel wise ?

A bit gutless by all accounts, especially in Astra form, but far more reliable than the crappy 1.6 tdci Ford lump

[yt03]

I have a 1.2 corsa for sale I wanted around £500 for her, seen as we live in same town thought I'd let you know

[tigers_gonads]

I have a 1.2 corsa for sale I wanted around £500 for her, seen as we live in same town thought I'd let you know

I'll see how much the insurance is compared to a van and get back to you bud 

[symes]

mate got his kid a landrover--cheaper to insure than a small car---wtf seriously he got a disco

[VXL V6]

Question about these 1.3 DTI engines / 6 speed box in the corsa van ?

A few out there with mileage well into the 150K's

What are these like reliability / parts / fuel wise ?

Lot of Corsa's using this engine, problem with the latest model Corsa is failing Electric Steering at huuuuuge expense.

[Marks DTM Calib]

Not seen any issues with the later steering setup, there was some on the early Corsa C but was actually pretty easy to repair DIY.

I would also rate the 1.0 3 pot as pretty bulletproof if serviced, its a cut down version of the 1.2 and has exactly the same ancillaries and design. The only issues you see are noisy timing chains which are mainly due to poor servicing.

In fact I see one with 160K miles on it and its still in fine fettle.

As for the 1.3 Dti....its actually a 1.3 CDTi.......

No real issue, maybe the odd clogged EGR etc and the concern of later units having a DPF so not well suited to short journeys just as per any other modern Euro4 diesel.

[Varche]

Not seen any issues with the later steering setup, there was some on the early Corsa C but was actually pretty easy to repair DIY.

I would also rate the 1.0 3 pot as pretty bulletproof if serviced, its a cut down version of the 1.2 and has exactly the same ancillaries and design. The only issues you see are noisy timing chains which are mainly due to poor servicing.

In fact I see one with 160K miles on it and its still in fine fettle.

As for the 1.3 Dti....its actually a 1.3 CDTi.......

No real issue, maybe the odd clogged EGR etc and the concern of later units having a DPF so not well suited to short journeys just as per any other modern Euro4 diesel.

Mark do you mean oil and filter change intervals too far apart. I thought otherwise there isn't much you can do to the chain on the 1.2?

[Marks DTM Calib]

To far apart or more often than not, not bothered with.

The key to longevity on any chain setup, particularly simplex ones, is regular oil changes........and its a lack of this that does or the chains and tensioners.

[henryd]

Not seen any issues with the later steering setup, there was some on the early Corsa C but was actually pretty easy to repair DIY.

I would also rate the 1.0 3 pot as pretty bulletproof if serviced, its a cut down version of the 1.2 and has exactly the same ancillaries and design. The only issues you see are noisy timing chains which are mainly due to poor servicing.

In fact I see one with 160K miles on it and its still in fine fettle.

As for the 1.3 Dti....its actually a 1.3 CDTi.......

No real issue, maybe the odd clogged EGR etc and the concern of later units having a DPF so not well suited to short journeys just as per any other modern Euro4 diesel.

Yep me too,cracking little motor if cared for,punches way above its weight