Cosmic Corsa. 1.0 verses 1.2 model

Advantages: Good range of feature. Cheap running costs.
Disadvantages: Very common cars.

...This is the Second of the Corsa C Models we have owned. Our first car was a 2000 model 1.0 Club which served us well during the 2 years we owned it. The car was cheap to run, nice to drive, but was let down by the basic equipment Vauxhall gave us as Standard. Why Another Corsa. ****************** In January and Feburary I had 2 different new shape Fiesta as hire cars and I did rate the drive and comfort of the cars very highly. They were similar to drive as the excellant all round Focus model. You did feel a lot of bumps in the road but in general it was a very good car. The first Fiesta was a 1300 Finesse which was as slow as they come. You didnot change into second gear until 50 mph....well it felt that way!. The car was way to slow. The next Fiesta was a 1400 LX and was quicker if you revved it hard. The reason that a 1400...

bazza1603 26.04.2003 · Read review
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Review of Vauxhall Corsa SXi 1.2i

52reg Clio 1.2

Advantages: Spacious on the inside and cheap to run
Disadvantages: jumpy clutch

...This is my first car and i am very impressed. Having learnt to drive in a Clio and liking it a lot, i thought it would be ideal for my first car. However, mine drives totally different from the one i learnt it, but both cars are a lovely, smooth ride and it is a great choice for a first car. 52 reg INSURANCE&TAX This car has cheap insurance, especially for first time drivers. It is in a low insurance band and therefore i would highly recommend it to those who have a low insurance budget. Road tax is also cheap, currently i pay £66 for 6 months which considering the credit crunch, it is not too bad. I have found this a cheap car to run, but it doesnt look cheap and it definately doesnt feel cheap to drive. PETROL CONSUMPTION With this car being a 1.2, it is really good for fuel economy. It costs roughly £45 to fill up my tank...

angel01laura 26.08.2008 (27.08.2008) · Read review
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Review of Renault Clio 1.2

Is the Corsa 1.2 sxi the star buy?

Advantages: Small, reliable, easy to drive and safe
Disadvantages: Fuel consumption slightly high

.... The alloy wheels do come with locking wheel nuts, usually purchased separately. This will save you around thirty pounds to keep your wheels safe. ECONOMY Economy is fair, although one thing that becomes apparent within the first week of ownership is the amount of fuel used. Even though it is only a 1.2 engine, it has sports injectors meaning that the engine is squirted with a little bit extra fuel to give a small kick in acceleration.To keep fuel consumption low, you have to drive the car well below the national speed limit. Certainly not one of the cars strong points. The Corsa 1.2 sxi is insurance group 3, so is fairly cheap to insure. Road tax is relatively cheap too due to low emissions, that's if road tax can be called cheap these days. PERFORMANCE 0-60mph is hit in around 11 seconds with a top speed of around 106mph. Fair figures...

ryan270286 11.05.2004 (14.05.2004) · Read review
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Clio 1.2 RN 3 door (1998)

Advantages: Agile, Cheap to run, cmofortable to drive for small car
Disadvantages: A little light to drive

...happen?.. EXTERIOR The MK2 Clio changed quite a bit from the MK1. The general looks of the car have been brought up to date to make it stand out on the road whilst still fitting in with the other manufacturers. Our Clio is the RN edition. I am not really sure what that means. 90% of the body panels are painted with standard black trim covering the door strips, front and rear bumper strips and finally the mirrors. Its nice to see a cheap car that isn't absolutely covered in standard black plastic. The one thing that is annoying is when you come to polish the car. Polish on black trim is a nightmare to get off so you end up spending an extra 20 minutes cleaning all those. It would have been nice if they had painted them to. The body panels have some good lines to them that help break up the appearance o the car. As standard amongst...

skrg28 04.11.2005 (09.10.2006) · Read review
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Review of Renault Clio 1.2

Renault Clio 1.2 Dynamique 5dr

Advantages: Looks, fuel economy, extras
Disadvantages: Power, sound proofing

...As 'my' first car (im on my dads insurance) we set out looking for a small 1.2 car, having looked at a few other cars we found a second hand Renault Clio Dynamique 5dr in the corner of a forecourt for around £4000, with 21,000 miles on the clock. Having only driven it for 6 months i have yet to find any major problems with it, the brakes take a while to get used to as they are very sensitive however i have found them to be an advantage if you need them in a hurry... (i will add at this point that the ABS works well!!) The inside is very spacious, boasting hight adjustable sports seats, good for short journeys and long one's (3hours practising for a driving test and I had no complaints) as well as A/C some models do come with climate control. The factory stereo has 6 speakers, (4 door speakers and two tweeeters on the dash...

WhiskyDelta89 02.02.2009 · Read review
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Seinfeld series 1&2

Advantages: The birth of a great sitcom
Disadvantages: Not the best seasons

...What I am reviewing is the season 1 & 2 set of Seinfeld. This is the region 1 version but it is identical to the region 2 version. This is a four disk set. 4.3 screen Dolby digital sound Running time 437 minutes Seinfeld has been one of Americas greatest sitcoms lasting for nine seasons. This started in 1991 when a young comedian by the name of Jerry Seinfeld wanted to do more than stage performances, he decided that he wanted to branch out in TV. he contacted Larry David whom Jerry had know for years to try and get some ideas for the show. larry came up with the idea "A show about nothing" Jerry loved the idea. This did take a while to get off the ground as they tried to first market the series in 1989 but all TV companies rejected it, then in late 1990 NBC liked the idea and picked it up. NBC wanted five episodes...

IanM73 05.08.2005 (29.09.2007) · Read review
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A bit of je ne sais quoi (Renault Clio 1.2 5-door Authentique)

Advantages: beautiful, lovely drive
Disadvantages: safety

...The renault clio 1.2 5 door is my first car, for now over 4 years and I have loved every moment driving it. Car Specs: Make: Renault Model: Clio Variant: 1.2 Dynamique 16v 5dr Colour: Black Fueltype: Petrol Bodytype: Hatchback Transmission: Manual Doors: 5 Power Steering, Electric Mirrors, Electric Windows, Adjustable Steering Column, Remote Central Locking, Immobiliser, Head Restraints, Height Adjustable Seat, Abs, Child Locks, Side Air Bags, Twin Air Bags, Air Conditioning, Folding Rear Seats, Rear Headrests, Cd Player, Front Fog Lamps, Metallic Paintwork and Alloy Wheels I can't think of any more to mention! My opinion: The renault clio has been a lovely drive from the day I bought it. At a modest 1.2L engine, its light bodywork has meant it has not detracted from its acceleration. The car drives extremely smooth...

bobinder 02.09.2009 · Read review
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Review of Renault Clio 1.2 16v

2009 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 Sxi - NEW SHAPE

Advantages: space, steering, brakes
Disadvantages: boot and not as cool to look at as new fiesta

...My girlfriend and me were given an 09 plate Corsa, when she wrote of her Ford KA (click my name for a review of KA). It was Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 SXi in Silver, it had optional extras like bigger alloys wheels and tinted windows, but it also had a built-in Dashboard screen which I don?t know if is an optional extra or a modification, anyway it was at Pioneer screen which had Sat-Nav, radio controls, phone sync, CD player and if it is an option I would most certainly recommend it. The Corsa was very pleasant to drive, the steering is obviously PAS but it was extremely light, the brakes were excellent, the gearbox was surprisingly pleasant, and the driving position was fantastic. For a Super-Mini it really does feel like a big car, the driving position is slightly elevated and the dashboard is really quite large for a car of this size...

Azz4711 14.09.2009 · Read review
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Review of Vauxhall Corsa SXi 1.2i

53 plate Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 SXI - My first car

Advantages: Looks, Performace, Running Costs, Equipment
Disadvantages: Handling in wet, Vauxhall Dealer.

...I currently own a 53 plate Silver Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 SXi, im going to try provide a short and sweet review on the car for any potential buyers. Engine and Performance: Whilst a 1.2 engine may put potential buyers off due to a lack of power, it should be noted that this potential 16v engine is one of the best in its class, boasting one of the best 0-60mph times of 11.6 seconds. The engine is superb through the gears, although it is revved a little hard at motorway speeds but not enough to be a problem. 9\10 - Excellent pokey engine for the size. Equipment: The SXI comes standard with a CD player with steering wheel controls, electric windows and mirrors, 15" alloy wheels and sports seats. It also has little touches like being lowered with white dials inside and a general more aggressive, sporty look to the car. The CD player...

eadand2003 16.07.2007 (30.08.2007) · Read review
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Fiat Punto Active Sport 1.2i 8v

Advantages: Great Looks, Low Tax, Cheap Insurance
Disadvantages: Ride Hieght, Slight Roll On Cornering

...Having recently handed my little Saxo over to my little sister for her lessons and run around. Its time to look for a new car, So I came accross a really nice "Fiat Punto Active Sport 1.2i 8v". Read below to find my opinion of this car so far....... Performance~ This car is awesome on petrol, Obviously depending on the way its driven its averagin about 48ish MPG. ALthough not as responsive as the saxo was and requires higher revs in lower gears to do this, Another slight downside is the ride height and suspension set up as the car feels very high, and also as if it is going to roll when taking corners at speed. Exterior~ The Active Sport variant of the Punto is in one word "sexy", Its got curves, and straight lines in all the right place. Again a slight draw back is the gap between the top of the wheels and the botton...

caz1145 30.12.2008 · Read review
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