My first car - Vauxhall Corsa 1.0 Ecoflex
Discussion
Hi All
First of all, I'm new here, this is the first thread I've started
Just thought I'd post a few photo's of my, or if we're being strictly accurate, the old man's, new car.
Its a Corsa, 1.0 Ecoflex, never going to set any track days alight, but thats not what its meant for!
Only passed my test and picked it up a fortnight ago, clocked up about 170 miles, but i'm still getting to grips with driving, and it!
So...
Apologies for the dubious quality photo's, I'm no professional snapper!
Thanks for looking
First of all, I'm new here, this is the first thread I've started
Just thought I'd post a few photo's of my, or if we're being strictly accurate, the old man's, new car.
Its a Corsa, 1.0 Ecoflex, never going to set any track days alight, but thats not what its meant for!
Only passed my test and picked it up a fortnight ago, clocked up about 170 miles, but i'm still getting to grips with driving, and it!
So...
Apologies for the dubious quality photo's, I'm no professional snapper!
Thanks for looking
Cheers guys
Much as its always in the back of my mid just to add a sticker or two, I will be leaving it as VX intended it, only non factory mods so far are parking sensors, and a 'no smoking' sign, kindly affixed whilst with the previous owner (a franchise dealer)
A mate of mine has a 12 plate Limited Edition, similar to below, and I have to confess I'm very taken by its wheels, but I dont fancy a) The cost. b) The ruined ride quality c) The risk of curbing them d) Informing the Insurance Company...
Much as its always in the back of my mid just to add a sticker or two, I will be leaving it as VX intended it, only non factory mods so far are parking sensors, and a 'no smoking' sign, kindly affixed whilst with the previous owner (a franchise dealer)
A mate of mine has a 12 plate Limited Edition, similar to below, and I have to confess I'm very taken by its wheels, but I dont fancy a) The cost. b) The ruined ride quality c) The risk of curbing them d) Informing the Insurance Company...
Well I guess it rather depends on your primary needs, perhaps if I'd been more focused on style, sportiness etc, I might have got a Polo or a Fiesta.
But as it is, my biggest concern was insurance, and the only cars that could compare to the 1.0 Corsa was an Aygo or a VW Fox.
And cheers gents, I'll agree that ultimately, everything you add won't increase the value, perhaps even decrease it!
Those rims cost a small fortune too, plus obviously the possibility of damage from potholes, not something I fancy!
AJordan said:
Well I guess it rather depends on your primary needs, perhaps if I'd been more focused on style, sportiness etc, I might have got a Polo or a Fiesta.
But as it is, my biggest concern was insurance, and the only cars that could compare to the 1.0 Corsa was an Aygo or a VW Fox.
And cheers gents, I'll agree that ultimately, everything you add won't increase the value, perhaps even decrease it!
Those rims cost a small fortune too, plus obviously the possibility of damage from potholes, not something I fancy!
Fair enough must be why there is so many 1.0 Corsas about, rather have that than an Aygo or Fox that's for sure But as it is, my biggest concern was insurance, and the only cars that could compare to the 1.0 Corsa was an Aygo or a VW Fox.
And cheers gents, I'll agree that ultimately, everything you add won't increase the value, perhaps even decrease it!
Those rims cost a small fortune too, plus obviously the possibility of damage from potholes, not something I fancy!
AJordan said:
Much as its always in the back of my mid just to add a sticker or two, I will be leaving it as VX intended it, only non factory mods so far are parking sensors, and a 'no smoking' sign, kindly affixed whilst with the previous owner (a franchise dealer)
thats the way! you get more for it in the end and then the money you save on not buying tat goes to a sportier car! Looks like we took two very different solutions to the insurance problems haha
wish you many safe and fun miles buddy!
tbc said:
decent first car or should i say daddy's car
Can;t say i'm a fan of parents buying their kids cars
They should be made to work for it then they appreciate it a lot more, and have a value of money
That is such a tttish comment. First of all, I see no issue with parents buying there kids cars as long as the kud pays them back. I'm sure that like myself and most other people in life, you have taken out a loan from the bank at some point for what ever reason. So by your reasoning, you yourself have no value of money, correct?Can;t say i'm a fan of parents buying their kids cars
They should be made to work for it then they appreciate it a lot more, and have a value of money
Secondly, I see no mention of the OP's Daddy buying him this car? For all you know, he could of bought it cash in hand with money he earnt from a fking paper round! People like you piss me off. You are nothing but a spiteful, jealous little gob ste!!
@OP. Sorry for ranting. Nice little car you got there! Look after it, and don't prang it! It will be tough sometimes driving that desperate for something quicker, but give it a year or two of safe careful driving, and you will be able to move onto something quicker. A nearly new Corsa is a nice car for your first one!
Nothing wrong with that car. It looks nice IMO.. Just keep it nice and clean! I've driven the 1.0 in the Corsa C and yes it's slow but still enough to get into trouble with.
Nothing wrong with kids parents buying cars for them. I dont have kids yet but if I could afford to buy them a safe modern car I certainly would do! It would be subject to weekly inspections though so it doesn't end up a skip.
Nothing wrong with kids parents buying cars for them. I dont have kids yet but if I could afford to buy them a safe modern car I certainly would do! It would be subject to weekly inspections though so it doesn't end up a skip.
NateWM said:
tbc said:
decent first car or should i say daddy's car
Can;t say i'm a fan of parents buying their kids cars
They should be made to work for it then they appreciate it a lot more, and have a value of money
That is such a tttish comment. First of all, I see no issue with parents buying there kids cars as long as the kud pays them back. I'm sure that like myself and most other people in life, you have taken out a loan from the bank at some point for what ever reason. So by your reasoning, you yourself have no value of money, correct?Can;t say i'm a fan of parents buying their kids cars
They should be made to work for it then they appreciate it a lot more, and have a value of money
Secondly, I see no mention of the OP's Daddy buying him this car? For all you know, he could of bought it cash in hand with money he earnt from a fking paper round! People like you piss me off. You are nothing but a spiteful, jealous little gob ste!!
@OP. Sorry for ranting. Nice little car you got there! Look after it, and don't prang it! It will be tough sometimes driving that desperate for something quicker, but give it a year or two of safe careful driving, and you will be able to move onto something quicker. A nearly new Corsa is a nice car for your first one!
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