I'd personally go for the Astra out of those two, its bigger and the design is newer. The corsa is relatively unchanged since 2007 and must be due a design overhaul. The JD power survey puts the Astra at 92 out of 116 cars and the corsa is 105.
In a previous job, I was given the use of both types of car. Both the Corsa and the Astra let me down in some way or another (maybe they were from a bad batch) They are not cars that I would personally spend my own money on.
I had a loan Corsa once from a Vauxhall garage and it was only running on 3 cylinders (found out it was a half engine), the gearbox would not change itself and there was a strange pedal next to the brake.
Just for the sake of balance, my last two cars have been a focus and an astra. Much prefer the astra, and it's proven faultlessly reliable which is more than what I can say for the focus.
our last few cars have been Vauxhall's, and we really enjoy the corsa in particular. it depends whether you need a bigger car, or want the better economy , I think.
I wouldn't buy new, but nearly new saves you the big depreciation hit.
Talking from experience I've had a Corsa and it was a terrible car. Absolutely dreadful gear change, hardly any power and mine started leaking too. I wouldn't touch a vauxhall again with a bargepole.
Really worried after reading the comments. I might just stay away from Vauxhall.
I've been thinking of Ford Fiesta/Focus and Skoda Fabia for the last day or two.
If you are looking to buy from a franchise dealer go to a few of them and ask for a test drive then at least you will get a better idea if you like the way the car drives.
Doesn't matter about a vauxhall warranty. I got a new corsa in 09. It was recalled because of steering problem. Got it back and it made a massive knocking noise when going round corners. Was in and out of vauxhall about 8 times until they found they cracked sub frame. Gave me a courtesy service, got home, oil all leaked down front of car and engine after they left oil cap off.
I'm buying an automatic car on finance and some people have been telling me to stay away from French cars If I were looking for an automatic car.
If your looking at automatics enquire about if the gearbox oil needs changing every couple of years and how much it costs as lots of the new DSG gearboxes require this.
If your looking at automatics enquire about if the gearbox oil needs changing every couple of years and how much it costs as lots of the new DSG gearboxes require this.
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Thanks mred
Buy a Ford instead.
I'm a Ford fan. They are not perfect - but most local garages will recommend Fords - parts are much cheaper and they are generally easier to repair.
4 wheels and a board and they call it a Ford
They stopped making decent Vauxhalls in 2003.
Need to buy Aussie GM cars now
I wouldn't buy new, but nearly new saves you the big depreciation hit.
I've been thinking of Ford Fiesta/Focus and Skoda Fabia for the last day or two.
I would shop around for a while any get something that makes you happy. All cars will have problems.
They're different classes of car, so it depends on whether you need the space or not.
If you opt for the Corsa, bear in mind that it is at the end of its life cycle & will be replaced by an all new model imminently.
The Astra is a decent car, even if it is not a class leader.
Vauxhall also have very long warranties for the first buyer, so you will have peace of mind if you buy one.
If you are looking to buy from a franchise dealer go to a few of them and ask for a test drive then at least you will get a better idea if you like the way the car drives.
The 2013 JD Power survey results may be of interest to you as well.
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2013-jd-power-customer-satisfaction-survey-full-car-model-results
Will never get a vauxhall again.
The Ford's are the best handling cars in their respective classes & they're good choices.
The Skoda Fabia is a good car too & because it's a VW Polo underneath, it has proven mechanicals.
I would also suggest that if you are baulking at a Vauxhall, consider the Kia Rio or Kia Cee'd - great looking cars with unrivalled 7 year warranties.
There's also the sister cars from Hyundai, i20 & i30, but their warranties are 5 years for some reason.
I'd never looked for a Kia or Hyundai but I will have a look at them also. Thank you.
I'm buying an automatic car on finance and some people have been telling me to stay away from French cars If I were looking for an automatic car.
and Thank you everyone, your comments have been very helpful.
Don't get auto Italian car neither
If your looking at automatics enquire about if the gearbox oil needs changing every couple of years and how much it costs as lots of the new DSG gearboxes require this.
Will do, thanks for the info gds