Vauxhall ReviewsGood points Good points This review relates to the original shape Corsa (on an X-plate). This is still a very pretty looking car, and has not dated like contemporary Fiestas. Comfort levels are good with a full complement of features including electric windows, electric PAS, heated door mirrors, central locking etc. The little 1.0 engine has a distinctive 3-cylinder hum which quietens down to virtually nothing at motorway speeds. It is a smooth, and surprisingly flexible engine for its size and is supremely reliable. This car has always started first time and never let me down – not bad when it has done an 84 mile round trip every day for the last 20 months. Fuel efficiency is good for a petrol car and the engine never uses any oil. Good points The Vauxhall Astra LS Estate has lovely light steering, great responsive engine, good brakes. The heating and ventilation were excellent. Good points The Vauxhall Cavalier GLS has a reliable Isuzu engine, spacious boot and interior. Good fuel economy return: around 50mpg. Cheap maintenance for spares and parts; a nice motorway cruiser, high mileage flyer normally reach 200K. |