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I'm thinking about selling my 96 reg 1.2 8v and get a 2000 reg much lower mileage 1.0 12v.
Everything about it is in much better condition.

I was just wondering if there was any common faults with these engines and if they are expensive to fix?
I dont want to buy a car thinking it will last me longer if its highly likely somethings going to go wrong.

What are peoples views on these engines?

Thanks
Dan

1.0i 12v X10XE (1997-2000)
Top Speed 93 mph
Power Output 54 bhp @ 5600 rpm
Torque 82nm @ 2800rpm

1.2 8v X12SZ (1993-1997)
Top Speed 90 mph
Power Output 45 bhp @ 4600 rpm
Torque Output 88nm @ 2800 rpm

the 1lt is a better engine and quite abit faster , with it being a 'xe' its pritty bullet proof . so id go for it

no major common problems then?

aswell as being slightly faster its also better on fuel lol best of both worlds.

will be my first dohc car

Dan

Dan22 wrote:no major common problems then?

aswell as being slightly faster its also better on fuel lol best of both worlds.

will be my first dohc car

Dan

i wldnt say it will be either of them tbh

you have to rag it to get newere

just look out for rust like any corsa and service history

hello mate,
I own a 1.0L 12v corsa b club 3dr.
had a few problems with a couple of sensors the other day,it was the MAF sensor, cranksharft sensor and the camsharft sensor.
apart from that its lovely to drive and cheap to insure/petrol etc.

roperstun wrote:

Dan22 wrote:no major common problems then?

aswell as being slightly faster its also better on fuel lol best of both worlds.

will be my first dohc car

Dan

i wldnt say it will be either of them tbh

you have to rag it to get newere

just look out for rust like any corsa and service history

youd be suprised mate there pritty nippy with a exhaust and induction kit, my mate had one ,

C0rsa-B-1L wrote:hello mate,
I own a 1.0L 12v corsa b club 3dr.
had a few problems with a couple of sensors the other day,it was the MAF sensor, cranksharft sensor and the camsharft sensor.
apart from that its lovely to drive and cheap to insure/petrol etc.

common fault with all corsas , only thing id say is hear out for a rattling noise comming from engine , cuz as i remember there chain driven ? if there a rattle it may be wear in the chain. also just basic checks, best thing to do it take sumone with you that knows stuff bout car or get rac for £30 to have a look .

"youd be suprised mate there pritty nippy with a exhaust and induction kit, my mate had one "

yeah, i got an induction kit and an sport system exhaust on mine and its quite nippy for a 1L, i heard that the 1L are quicker than the 1.2's???? is this right???


thanksss
matt

I'll second that, iv got one and i cant fault it, its fast enought for me and had no problems with it yet *touch wood*

the 1lt if faster than the 1.2 8v but not faster than 16v , same with the 1.4 8v being slower than the 1.2 16v

kie-1200sxi-shed wrote:the 1lt if faster than the 1.2 8v but not faster than 16v , same with the 1.4 8v being slower than the 1.2 16v

All to do with the valve capacity really lol but enough of that lol i've got a 1.0lt 12v corsa sting and its quite nippy tbh its a perfect car and if its your first its cheap and more economical than the 1.2 etc good on insurance ect overally good car make sure its well serviced etc and you'll be fine

All corsas tbh!
Rust - Boot, Cills, Roof, Under bonnet lip,

Corsa 1.0 - Well i have one and the only problem i would say i've had is Air flow metor, Idal air valve..... Check the timming chain aswell

Hope it helps

is the 1.2 sxi 16v faster than the 1,4 sri 8v??

i ended up buying a 1.6 sport in the end
managed to save up enough and found a pretty solid low milage car

needs a few lil things sorted as would any 11 year old car but its great fun, well worth the money

Dan

i drive one, replaced the clutch just as i got it, blew up the cooling system by running it out of water so my fault entirely, and now i got problems with heating, but im thinking thats to do with the coolin system i killed, but yeah there good runners, not the quickest motor ever but ya know, id go for it mate