Looking for a corsa (Low Road Tax) (whats the pros and cons?)

Hi, My sister is after buying a corsa (she hasn't passd her test yet) though
she isn't far off. Its costing her £30 a lesson - she calls two lesson one
and she can drive these. I'm just wondering what engine gives low tax and
do they have any faults?

Bill

 

Hi, My sister is after buying a corsa. I'm just wondering what

http://www.dvla.gov.uk/vehicles/taxation.htm#Private

If she's buying new or a car registered from March 1 2001, both the 1.0 or
the 1.2 have £105 pa road tax.

Most Corsas registered before that qualify for £110 pa road tax as this is a
band up to 1549cc.

The Corsa is a decent motor, well made and reliable.

I'd avoid the 1.0 though - they're okay around town but desperately
underpowered in all other driving; the first time you go on a motorway
you'll regret buying it. The 1.2 16v is a great engine and worth the extra
cost.

Earlier 1.2 engines are 8v (phased out mid-98) and are pretty flat. If
going for an earlier car try and find a 1.4.

 

I would consider insurance costs before road tax. Road tax varies less than
£100 pa whilst insurance can differ by £1,000!

Having said that, Corsa 1.0 12v is group insurance and cheap tax.

Corsa 1.2 is probably group 2 and still fairly cheap tax

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Alan


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