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[Johnny English]

Hi there,

my wifey is looking Tigras as she says they are pretty chickey cars and really would love one if she had ...Do you have any info about them in point of what worth seeing accurately when buying? 

TIA

Laszlo

[Webby the Bear]

The old or the new one mate?

[Marks DTM Calib]

Its a three door Corsa.

[Johnny English]

The old or the new one mate?

Possibly the old one Webby. 1,4 16v, or 1.8 16v up to 1998.

[martin42]

Err they rust 

[Webby the Bear]

The old or the new one mate?

Possibly the old one Webby. 1,4 16v, or 1.8 16v up to 1998.

We've got one in the workshop mate....currently not starting as someone broke the oil pressure switch (not me BTW  )

If you want any photos or Autodata info let me know

[Johnny English]

Err they rust 

Depends on the owner's careness. I can't spend too much money but want to make my wifey happy.It's certainly not impossible to buy an old car in good condition.

[Johnny English]

The old or the new one mate?

Possibly the old one Webby. 1,4 16v, or 1.8 16v up to 1998.

We've got one in the workshop mate....currently not starting as someone broke the oil pressure switch (not me BTW  )

If you want any photos or Autodata info let me know

I just need some infos about weak points or serial faulties of engine if there were. To buy one from you would be quite difficult as I'm living in Hungary (tax + good side driving  )

[Webby the Bear]

The old or the new one mate?

Possibly the old one Webby. 1,4 16v, or 1.8 16v up to 1998.

We've got one in the workshop mate....currently not starting as someone broke the oil pressure switch (not me BTW  )

If you want any photos or Autodata info let me know

I just need some infos about weak points or serial faulties of engine if there were. To buy one from you would be quite difficult as I'm living in Hungary (tax + good side driving  )

Lol. Sadly mate, it's not mine to sell.... (thinks about the future possibility of selling the college's cars for cash   )

It was an offer for info on them once I've looked. It's an old one (English 'T' reg). So I'm thinking it's weak spots will be showing themselves :0

Plus, Autodata will show any service bulletins... i.e. any known faults.

[Marks DTM Calib]

There pretty rugged, I always recall it being easy to trap the seat belt buckle in the door when shutting it so check for marks/dents around there and damage to the belt.

Rust wise, there not to bad, a bit can be found around the front strutts but is not to hard to address (same as a Corsa B in reality).

Engines are pretty ok if serviced, stem seals can go circa 100K miles and 10-15 years old.

[chrisgixer]

Lady over the road has one. It's served her well, although its low miles and always garaged. Few issues with drivers door lock, egr valve throws the light on occasionally which is right down the back of the engine. Exhaust fell off, but cheap to replace.

Torque steer is horrendous, for me.

Edit, this is the pre face lift/original model. 1.6 engine.

[Webby the Bear]

Plus, for those who press on isnt understeer a biggie?

[Marks DTM Calib]

Plus, for those who press on isnt understeer a biggie?

As the likes of the 1.6 16V has reasonable power to weight, the under steer can be countered some what with good tyres and a dab of throttle.

Slap some better shocks and slightly lower springs and it improves things quite a lot.

[Webby the Bear]

Plus, for those who press on isnt understeer a biggie?

As the likes of the 1.6 16V has reasonable power to weight, the under steer can be countered some what with good tyres and a dab of throttle.

Slap some better shocks and slightly lower springs and it improves things quite a lot.

 

[Marks DTM Calib]

I have to say that the Puma of that era was a better handling car but, it has some significant rust (floor pans ala Fiesta), engine and gearbox problems.