Is the Corsa model after the Corsa lite far superior to it?

[UsernameLadiesMan217]

I ask cause I prefer the style of the corsa lite.

So what's the real difference?

Both seem to have P/S, A/C, E/W etc.

Does one simply drive better?

I like the Corsa lite better though. Do I simply have poor taste (with regards to this comparison)?

http://www.gumtree.co.za/a-cars-bak...pel-corsa-1-4i-club/1001263394900910002157909
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[TheOx]

Something is off with that Corsa Lite - why does the outside condition reflect the inside condition? That car has more than likely been in a prang or 2, resulting in a respray. I'd shy away.

 

[TheOx]

I've also chatted to previous Corsa C (shape after Lite) owners, and they had electrical issues. But the engines are basically the same, mechanically those cars are sound. Just worry about fuel consumption. They're not as light on fuel as claimed.

 

[dsimonse]

Two door cars are a bit 0f a hassle if you have passangers and the club is much much bigger inside. If you planning on doing a bit of towing the lite can only handle 922kg while the club easily manage1520kg. The club has ABS while the lite dont and the club is newer and less kilos on theclock. The lite Stay away from the lite, they tend to rust. But it is a car you going to drive so go and test drive both.

 

[Kix]

Yes, far superior.

The Corsa lite had no ABS or Airbags, and depending on which model you get the post-Lite Corsa should have both.

Also, the later one is much more refined in terms of NVH.

 

[cr@zydude]

Two door cars are a bit 0f a hassle if you have passangers and the club is much much bigger inside. If you planning on doing a bit of towing the lite can only handle 922kg while the club easily manage1520kg. The club has ABS while the lite dont and the club is newer and less kilos on theclock. The lite Stay away from the lite, they tend to rust. But it is a car you going to drive so go and test drive both.

You can't tow a trailer that weighs more than your car, so the 1520kg doesn't matter.

 

[Rouxenator]

The Corsa C is a bit better than the B (Lite) but the 1.4 petrol engine is regrettable to say the least. If you want a leaps and bounds improvement rather opt for the Corsa D Essentia.

 

[UsernameLadiesMan217]

Something is off with that Corsa Lite - why does the outside condition reflect the inside condition? That car has more than likely been in a prang or 2, resulting in a respray. I'd shy away.

Damn! Well spotted! Sneaky dealers man!

I've also chatted to previous Corsa C (shape after Lite) owners, and they had electrical issues. But the engines are basically the same, mechanically those cars are sound. Just worry about fuel consumption. They're not as light on fuel as claimed.

Oh really? Am I better off with another car in that price range?

Two door cars are a bit 0f a hassle if you have passangers and the club is much much bigger inside. If you planning on doing a bit of towing the lite can only handle 922kg while the club easily manage1520kg. The club has ABS while the lite dont and the club is newer and less kilos on theclock. The lite Stay away from the lite, they tend to rust. But it is a car you going to drive so go and test drive both.

I know what ABS is, but I've never driven a car with one - does it make a huge difference?

Towing, not really an issue, I'll never tow anything in my life.

Rust is bad though.

 

[UsernameLadiesMan217]

Yes, far superior.

The Corsa lite had no ABS or Airbags, and depending on which model you get the post-Lite Corsa should have both.

Also, the later one is much more refined in terms of NVH.

What is NVH?

The Corsa C is a bit better than the B (Lite) but the 1.4 petrol engine is regrettable to say the least. If you want a leaps and bounds improvement rather opt for the Corsa D Essentia.

I can't afford a Corsa D Essentia - it's basically 2x my price range.

Am I better off with another car then? Like a Atos or a Spark?

 

[TheOx]

I'd still get a Corsa. Opel has a special place in my heart. My little Corsa Lite Sport lived 80k km in the red. I miss it every day.

 

[Rouxenator]

As long as it is not a Spark Lite.

 

[Mike Hoxbig]

I'd still get a Corsa. Opel has a special place in my heart. My little Corsa Lite Sport lived 80k km in the red. I miss it every day.

Looks like Roux may have found his soulmate...

 

[TheOx]

Looks like Roux may have found his soulmate...

Nope, I know that there's life after Opel

 

[Rouxenator]

There is definitely life after a Lite, had one for a few months... not their finest product.