jonny69 Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Because it's an unloved motor that cost less than a finance payment. For the win! It's quite satisfying to take something like this, invest a bit of time, then end up with a car you can totally rely on. I'd say this is the essence of Autoshite, cack cars no one wants, beating the system. Not someone restoring an old MGB, Christ yawn!!! Totally agree. I think because a few of us have recently* drifted over from Retro Rides that Autoshite has become a bit diluted with what are increasingly rare/cherished and actually quite old cars having a bit spent on them. Autoshite for me was always about the rubbish and this Corsa fits the bill. Reminds me of my Grandpa's base-spec Uno - it really was crap, but it did what it said on the tin, it didn't matter that the local kids jumped on the roof because it just popped back out from the inside, never needed washing, always passed the test, it didn't smell too bad inside and it actually drove quite well! Cheap tax, insurance and pennies to feed? It does exactly what a small cheap car should do. I'd bargain that it will also be 100% reliable, has a good heater and you can leave it anywhere without worrying about it.If this isn't Autoshite, I'm not sure what is. Bingo. D Spares & Tyres, Vince70, alf892 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John F Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Tip for Corsa haters: don't click on a thread about Corsas. Vince70, Cavcraft, RobT and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dugong Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Are we out of our transitional phase? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John F Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 dugong, on 08 Oct 2015 - 3:00 PM, said:Are we out of our transitional phase? Transitional mood? Yes. Bring it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 I getcha, bro. I just don't like Corsas. I've only ever b[r]ought one new car, I completely own it now (and wouldn't get another car on tick). You are preaching to the converted.Station will do a good job on it; he knows what he's doing. I just struggle with stuff like Corsas because the one I learned to drive in broke down on my driving test.Did you pass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dugong Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Did you pass? I hope so. Sigmund Fraud 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John F Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 He also saw a pedestrian carrying a Netto carrier bag during the test, so he hates supermarkets. Cavcraft, alf892, holbeck and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Morose Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 I don't like Japanese cars but hey, what are you going to do about it? Start petty squabbles with me on a forum that in reality matters little in the big picture of things? Each to their own. Live and let live. Now back to Station and his wonderful Corsa pick-me-up thread. Shep Shepherd, John F and The Moog 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 You still see quite a few old ones knocking about which is a testament to how difficult certain models can be to kill.Unless it is a 3 pot - GM would have been better off using a pair of tights rather than a chain to control valve timing. Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyboy406v6 Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Any car that makes you smile and pisses the neighbours off has got to be a double win, go CORSAS !!!!!!! Shep Shepherd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldford Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 To get the radio out of safe mode you need to hold down the AS button (how very appropriate) and switch the radio on with its on button. If previous code entering attempts have been made, it needs to be left on for the timer to elapse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Jeremy Corbyn sold 50 Corsas a month and has never even owned a car. cms206, cobblers and Cavcraft 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Station Posted October 8, 2015 Author Share Posted October 8, 2015 To get the radio out of safe mode you need to hold down the AS button (how very appropriate) and switch the radio on with its on button. If previous code entering attempts have been made, it needs to be left on for the timer to elapse.I've tried that, it seems to be in long safe mode. Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 I still don't understand why you're bothering. Have you seen the price of 5 door novas ? If a Nova is worth that much, then sooner or later any Corsa will be worth twice as much as now. Plus EASY to diagnose and repair, and easy to swap bits from other models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HH-R Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Vauxhalls. Is there any subject more polarising on this forum? scruff and dugong 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Banger racing? Bentleys? oldcars 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 The most polarising topic on this forum is more often than not, this forum. Timewaster, BorniteIdentity, The Moog and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dugong Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 He also saw a pedestrian carrying a Netto carrier bag during the test, so he hates supermarkets. *slow hand clap* Mmm, yeah, because a car breaking down during a driving test isn't character building* in the slightest. Remind me of this the next time you go on a psychotic rant about Citroen Xsara Picassos in a thread about Citroen Xsara Picassos. Enough. D Spares & Tyres and Lord Sterling 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 The most polarising topic on this forum is more often than not, this forum.It's not what it used to be, is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Didn't realise this forum was full of corsa lovers, don't you know all vauxhalls are shit? Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk scruff, beko1987, JohnK and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They_all_do_that_sir Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I have a soft spot having had one as my first car. And it was a 3cyl too..... The rover metro I had later was a far better car in every respect though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince70 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I went and bought an early L plate 1400 GLS for a friend which had done incredibly low mileage with a good history etc and a years ticket for £225 buy it now on eBay about 4 months ago... After driving it back I didn't want to give her the keys and it must be one of the last decent little Vauxhalls that money could buy.. The body is totally rust free on hers but it had the door bend like yours and some nice lacquer peel on the bonnet but I found peanut butter was best for getting the plastics back nice a black.. I couldn't belief how cheap these cars are to run and service as I think it cost less than £30 for a set of plugs and fully synthetic oil with both the oil and air filters and about 4 litres of fresh coolant. But apparently she had her first big bill on it last week as it cost £15 to get a patch welded to the exhaust so it might have to be traded in for a new lease one or bridged soon lol... She loves the car so much she could never part with it now so I suggested coating some old engine oil underneath for some winter protection (as I've got to find a way of getting rid of it lol) and don't want her to go to the expense of paying all that money out for wax oil lol.. John F and mrbenn 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatharris Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Excellent thread, I'll be following this one with interest. Keep it up, fellow shite-giver-of-second-life! Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 The first three cars I ever drove were Corsas. Never driven once since but would like to. Good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillock Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I've driven three. A three pot 'C' which was hilariously thrashy and gave all the impressions of driving like a madman whilst not exceeding 40mph; a 1.5TD 'B' which was astonishingly quick if you like changing gear a lot, and a 2.0 rally prepared 'B' which left me deaf. Vince70 and Cavcraft 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruff Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I think they are total shit but what do I know, I like Minis.However I am interested in seeing someone put the effort in and hopefully make a few quid out of it. Why not, if you have somewhere to do it and the mojo to get on with it. It's the sort of car that will always sell isn't it?Looking forward to the "Dealing with mouth breathers/"expert" dads buying for their fit/fat daughter/will you take a Sony mega drive in part ex" chapter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John F Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 dugong, on 08 Oct 2015 - 11:04 PM, said:*slow hand clap* Mmm, yeah, because a car breaking down during a driving test isn't character building* in the slightest. Remind me of this the next time you go on a psychotic rant about Citroen Xsara Picassos in a thread about Citroen Xsara Picassos. Enough. What, you mean like this one? http://autoshite.com/topic/17458-shitroen-xsara-pisscasso-opinions/?hl=picasso But I suppose if you go back to 2013 there's this one, although in all fairness I did respond to the question in the title: http://autoshite.com/topic/13360-how-shit-are-picassos/?hl=picasso&do=findComment&comment=408571 Other than that, I tend to save my anti-Picasso invective for appropriately-titled threads such as "irrational hatred" or "car room 101". You don't believe me? Then do a search As you were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Spares & Tyres Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I can't stand corsa's but I love the fact someone does and can be bothered to save something like that, too much is thrown away for minor faults Well done ☺ Craig the Princess, beko1987, Grundig and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rml2345 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I don't like Corsas either but this one looks loads better for a bit of love. One day perhaps we'll see them amongst the MK2 Jags at a car show and reminisce about disliking them. beko1987 and alf892 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruff Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 My mate has got a firenza and the phrase, "those were shit when new" is among the most common he hears Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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