2001 Opel Corsa Vita 1.4

Summary:

Overall reliable, and ideal for the city

Faults:

So far the car has used up a lot of bulbs, and has had its brake pads replaced.

General Comments:

This car is so far reliable and agile, with a nice solid feeling to it.

The road handling is good for a small car, and it is quite reasonable on fuel.

My car is labelled as an Opel Vita, and is the same as a Barina or Corsa. Opel Vita is the name used in Japan for this car, as it was imported used to New Zealand from Japan. I am thus far happy with the car.

Servicing of the car is however rather costly.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 9th December, 2007

1997 Opel Corsa GSi 1.6 16v

Faults:

Cam timing belt.

Fuel pump relay.

Water pump.

Egr valve.

Stopped speedo.

Trim and paint fade due to conditions in Australia.

General Comments:

Aside from the faults the car is fun to drive, and I have increased the performance.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 14th June, 1999

8th Oct 2007, 13:21

Purchased a 1997 Corsa 130ie in March, 2007. Doesn't start in the morning in winter. Local South African agents cannot solve the problem. Has cost me R3 000 to-date, and car will not work.

Will never buy Opel (GM) ever again, nor will recommend to anyone I know.

Opel sucks.