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Corsa 1.2i SXi and 1.4i SRi
I'm not really big on cars but how good are the Vauxhall Corsa 1.2i 16v SXi and the 1.4i 16v SRi. How good in terms of performance, top speed etc. and whether they are worth the money at the moment. Thanks
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If you consider brand new ones, the 1.2 is 80BHP and the 1.4 is 90BHP I believe?
There isn't much in it to be honest because of the increased weight of the 1.4 engine and the other stuff added to the car.
The SXi+ is a gross waste of money - AFAIK there are only two extras over the standard SXi and that is rear tints and something else which I forget (but which is equally crap for the huge price difference).
Considering Air Conditioning is a Cost Option, you'd be better off with a Design or Breeze spec - Air Con as standard, available in 1.2 or 1.4, Breeze has nicer alloy wheels (IMHO) compared to the SXi, and both of those trim levels are fully colour coded on the outside as standard (bumper strips and door strips) unlike the SXi.
All of this advice stands for 2004 spec cars or later (the facelift 53 onwards). SRi was axed for the 2006 spec (55 or later) and replaced with SXi+. There may be a few 55 SRi cars floating around from the 2005 production run, but there are no more brand new ones left in stock.
IMHO, the only SRi worth having is the 1.8. When you say 'worth the money at the moment' - I would say no. The new Corsa is due within the next 6 to 12 months - we've been promised a launch at the Paris Motor Show in September - unlikely to go straight into production then, but should be here about this time next year I think at the latest.
Once it's out, prices of current shape models should drop like a stone.
That will be the time to buy. Best buys now would be old shape Clio, Punto and Yaris if you can pick up a recent car at a cheap price now that their replacements are out.
There isn't much in it to be honest because of the increased weight of the 1.4 engine and the other stuff added to the car.
The SXi+ is a gross waste of money - AFAIK there are only two extras over the standard SXi and that is rear tints and something else which I forget (but which is equally crap for the huge price difference).
Considering Air Conditioning is a Cost Option, you'd be better off with a Design or Breeze spec - Air Con as standard, available in 1.2 or 1.4, Breeze has nicer alloy wheels (IMHO) compared to the SXi, and both of those trim levels are fully colour coded on the outside as standard (bumper strips and door strips) unlike the SXi.
All of this advice stands for 2004 spec cars or later (the facelift 53 onwards). SRi was axed for the 2006 spec (55 or later) and replaced with SXi+. There may be a few 55 SRi cars floating around from the 2005 production run, but there are no more brand new ones left in stock.
IMHO, the only SRi worth having is the 1.8. When you say 'worth the money at the moment' - I would say no. The new Corsa is due within the next 6 to 12 months - we've been promised a launch at the Paris Motor Show in September - unlikely to go straight into production then, but should be here about this time next year I think at the latest.
Once it's out, prices of current shape models should drop like a stone.
That will be the time to buy. Best buys now would be old shape Clio, Punto and Yaris if you can pick up a recent car at a cheap price now that their replacements are out.
OMGWTF
Eugh, thats weak
Compared to what? A crappy 75BHP 1.2 Punto?!?
Navajo
The 1.2 imo is a very good 1.2 engine in the corsa having owned 2 of them 
bang wrong
only if its a 1.2 16v because the 1.2 8v is only 45bhp
Ok fact time:
The 1.2 punches well above its weight and the Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 SXi with 75bhp (when I drove it), would obliterate any other 1,2 on the road. To get an equivalent in regards to another model, you would have to have had a 1.4 (Polo, Fiesta, Saxo, Clio).
The 1.2 Corsa was just as quick as the 1.4's mentioned above. The 1.4 Corsa was even faster and again, punches well above its weight. The sxi had 16 valves (not 8v). The sxi and sri were the same thing all bar aesthetic differences (colour coding) and maybe air con??
The 1.4 sri / sxi would be a nice example of a very nippy car that will certainly please any driver wishing to get somewhee a little bu=it quicker than their 1.2 Corsa or any other low litre hatchback.
The 1.8 sri although low on bhp/tonne, is again exceptionally quick and somehow defies the figures and punches well above its weight. Theoretically a 9.0 second car, it could easily get 8.0 secs and keep up with a host of hot hatches from a standing start.
1.2 SXi IMO is VFM, due to Vauxhall dealership bargains (should get one for 8.2k atm) with 1 yrs free insurance and if you're lucky, 0% interest over 3 years with 40% deposit payable upfront. A good deal IMO
The 1.2 punches well above its weight and the Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 SXi with 75bhp (when I drove it), would obliterate any other 1,2 on the road. To get an equivalent in regards to another model, you would have to have had a 1.4 (Polo, Fiesta, Saxo, Clio).
The 1.2 Corsa was just as quick as the 1.4's mentioned above. The 1.4 Corsa was even faster and again, punches well above its weight. The sxi had 16 valves (not 8v). The sxi and sri were the same thing all bar aesthetic differences (colour coding) and maybe air con??
The 1.4 sri / sxi would be a nice example of a very nippy car that will certainly please any driver wishing to get somewhee a little bu=it quicker than their 1.2 Corsa or any other low litre hatchback.
The 1.8 sri although low on bhp/tonne, is again exceptionally quick and somehow defies the figures and punches well above its weight. Theoretically a 9.0 second car, it could easily get 8.0 secs and keep up with a host of hot hatches from a standing start.
1.2 SXi IMO is VFM, due to Vauxhall dealership bargains (should get one for 8.2k atm) with 1 yrs free insurance and if you're lucky, 0% interest over 3 years with 40% deposit payable upfront. A good deal IMO
Ryan
Don't try to be clever when you don't have your facts right.
They didn't make the Corsa C with a 1.2 8 valve in it.
They didn't make the Corsa C with a 1.2 8 valve in it.
i was referring to the corsa B....
Ryan
The 1.4 Sri is now called the SXI+ btw.
Performance and 1.2 don't go in the same sentance.....
Performance and 1.2 don't go in the same sentance.....
your actualy wrong its still 1.4 sri =)
but dont bother with the new corsa's they are not as fast or as quick as the corsa b's and cant handle as good.... but if you are planning on buying a brand new corsa c dont bother use that money and get a second hand scooby =)..
LOL go to a Vauxhall dealer and ask if they have any new Corsa SRi then. Moron.
walshie
The 1.2 Corsa was just as quick as the 1.4's mentioned above. The 1.4 Corsa was even faster and again, punches well above its weight. The sxi had 16 valves (not 8v). The sxi and sri were the same thing all bar aesthetic differences (colour coding) and maybe air con??
The 1.4 sri / sxi would be a nice example of a very nippy car that will certainly please any driver wishing to get somewhee a little bu=it quicker than their 1.2 Corsa or any other low litre hatchback.
The 1.8 sri although low on bhp/tonne, is again exceptionally quick and somehow defies the figures and punches well above its weight. Theoretically a 9.0 second car, it could easily get 8.0 secs and keep up with a host of hot hatches from a standing start.
1.2 SXi IMO is VFM, due to Vauxhall dealership bargains (should get one for 8.2k atm) with 1 yrs free insurance and if you're lucky, 0% interest over 3 years with 40% deposit payable upfront. A good deal IMO
The 1.4 sri / sxi would be a nice example of a very nippy car that will certainly please any driver wishing to get somewhee a little bu=it quicker than their 1.2 Corsa or any other low litre hatchback.
The 1.8 sri although low on bhp/tonne, is again exceptionally quick and somehow defies the figures and punches well above its weight. Theoretically a 9.0 second car, it could easily get 8.0 secs and keep up with a host of hot hatches from a standing start.
1.2 SXi IMO is VFM, due to Vauxhall dealership bargains (should get one for 8.2k atm) with 1 yrs free insurance and if you're lucky, 0% interest over 3 years with 40% deposit payable upfront. A good deal IMO
I'm ashamed, how can you say this, I thought you were a man of pedigree, picking a 6 is an informed choice!
Corsas IMO are rubbish cars, had one as a courtesy car, and it was absolutley gutless (1.2 16v SXI), and i dare not show it a roundabout let alone let it anywhere near a corner. And the reputation that is attached to them, and the price, oh and dare i get started on the build quality. Utilitarian is a superlative.
As Jeremy Clarkson said when he found out the Corsa was the best selling car in the latter part of 2004
"That shows you yet again that the British public know nothing about buying cars" (or words to that extent)
ch4z
but if you are planning on buying a brand new corsa c dont bother use that money and get a second hand scooby =)..
perhaps not the most practical advice given the situation that most people who frequent this particular message board are in.
I think the relative running costs with regards to fuel and insurance dont allow them to be direct comparisons, but I definately see where you are coming from!!
[sorry for the rant, but I get sick and tired of Corsa C SXI's that look like they have just crashed into halfords trying to overtake me all the bloody time, really need a 2.0 16v badge on the back of my car, dont know if that would help or not though. Also I would rather like to see Rick Wagoner get fired, and GM go bankrupt!]
It is wierd that I say that. I say it because another car of the same value and same engine capacity IMO is not as good as a Corsa C. I have taken one around a roundabout at approx 50mph and it felt OK. I decided to do a bit more in one, and I did doughnut it 2 times 
Can you really suggest that a 1.2 Saxo, Polo, Fiesta, Ibiza, Punto is better VFM and better performance than the Corsa equivalent?
In regards to the 1.8 SRi - its not bad a motor. Problem is, 182 represents a lot better money nowadays, although I would still be choking at the build quality.
walshie It is wierd that I say that. I say it because another car of the same value and same engine capacity IMO is not as good as a Corsa C. I have taken one around a roundabout at approx 50mph and it felt OK. I decided to do a bit more in one, and I did doughnut it 2 times
Can you really suggest that a 1.2 Saxo, Polo, Fiesta, Ibiza, Punto is better VFM and better performance than the Corsa equivalent?
In regards to the 1.8 SRi - its not bad a motor. Problem is, 182 represents a lot better money nowadays, although I would still be choking at the build quality.
It is wierd that I say that. I say it because another car of the same value and same engine capacity IMO is not as good as a Corsa C. I have taken one around a roundabout at approx 50mph and it felt OK. I decided to do a bit more in one, and I did doughnut it 2 times Can you really suggest that a 1.2 Saxo, Polo, Fiesta, Ibiza, Punto is better VFM and better performance than the Corsa equivalent?
In regards to the 1.8 SRi - its not bad a motor. Problem is, 182 represents a lot better money nowadays, although I would still be choking at the build quality.
seeing you defend corsas, just kinda makes my skin crawl! And yes, i would have a fiesta over a corsa anyday. Or a mistubishi colt, or a suzuki swift. Clio 182 is leaps and bounds ahead of the SRI, proper hot hatch, whilst Corsa is luke-warm at best.
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