My 1.2 L reg corsa that I have had 4 6 months had died and gone to car heaven, so its time to buy another one but something a little newer, and as Im a 1st time driver and only been driving 6 months I need something low on insurance So I need your advice on what is more reliable and nicer to drive a Ford Ka or a Vauxhall Corsa? I have aprrox £2000 to spend on the car.
Even thought I have had trouble with a corsa already it hasn't put me off enquiring about them as I the one I has was a very old runner and only cost me £325.
2006-10-03 23:25:59 · 18 answers · asked by K*G 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
You'll get better performance and handling from a Ka. I'd go for the Ford. They are generally better than Vauxhalls.
2006-10-03 23:28:57 · answer #1 · answered by Charlie Brigante 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's funny you should ask this. My first car was/my first two cars were Ka's. They were 2000 reg and they both had no end of problems, I was forever taking them to the garage. One got written off and the second one failed it's MOT with lots of problems. I now have a 2006 model Corsa and my insurance is so much cheaper than when I had the Ka's. Also the Corsa is much roomier and more comfortable. Ka's are very cramped inside if you have the maximum of 4 passengers. I pay for my Corsa monthly and with my insurance I'm only paying a little more than just my insurance on the Ka's. Also the engine is smaller on the Corsa which is good for petrol. :D Choose the Corsa, personally I've had both and the Corsa is definitely the best. It's better looking, drives better and has more space!
2016-03-27 04:20:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had my Corsa 'P' reg for about 6 years now and I have never had any bother with it at all, apart from new exhaust that all cars need some time. I love it because it is low on tax and insurance, small enough to get into spaces and the hatch back is so useful - I even do boot fairs with it!! When I replace it (when it goes to car heaven) I will definitely get another Corsa because it has served me so well. My last car was a Vauxhall too and I had no bother with that either.
2006-10-04 00:28:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't really comment on a Corsa as I've never driven one (although a friend's mum absolutely loves Vauxhalls and had about 3 Corsas in a row so they can't be bad) but I have a Ka and I love it! I've had it ever since I passed my test 2 years ago and I've never had any problems with it at all. It's very cheap to insure, even for young drivers, and is cheap to run - I can go to my nan's and back (a good 180 mile round trip) easily on half a tank (bout £25-30 to fill it up). I wouldn't change my car for the world - it's an absolutely lovely drive. Both my parents love driving it too and they've driven loads of different cars.
Basically I find it a brilliant car - both for city driving and longer distances.
Hope you like whichever car you end up going for!
2006-10-03 23:48:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd go for the Ka - it's funky whereas the Corsa doesn't look very special (a bigger car though so may be better/more comfortable for longer journeys). My Girlfriends got a Ka at the moment & I really enjoy driving it! Like previous answer, you need to drive both & check the history etc. Vauxhall & Ford are similar for reliability & costs (I've owned both). To get real opinions of both check out www.parkers.co.uk - Reviews - select the manufacturer & model - it gives their ratings & opinions and theres also a link to read Owners reviews - can be an eye opener! Don't forget other cheap small cars like Nissan Micra, Peugeot 106, Clio etc....loads of choice for 2,000 pounds!
2006-10-03 23:55:42 · answer #5 · answered by Audi 5000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
id go for a ford ka....im not a fan of corsa's bt thn again if u cn sort it by urself thn a vauxhall is always cheaper as thres loads in the scrapyards if u want parts, my mum had a ford ka and i only drove it a couple of times bt i noticed the difference from a corsa...its a lot lighter so handles btr and slightly quicker round the streets where a corsa is big n wallowy
2006-10-04 13:33:48 · answer #6 · answered by vekmaster98 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well to be honest test drive both the KA and corsa see what yoou preffer. if you want a car that will de value slowly the KA is the one to go for but you pay more for them 2nd hand as thy have a low deprivation level. both are low on insurance as they both can have small engines i personally preffer the KA for style have you thought about a fiesta you can get a lot newer one for teh same value as a KA. but make what ever you go for you test drive thats the only way to decide and make sure it has a full service history and everything as you dnt wnt to be being ripped off
2006-10-03 23:38:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vauxhall Corsa all the way for looks and also condition also saftey as well!
vauxhall have better engines than Fords!
Vauxhall CORSA!!
2006-10-04 09:31:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ford KIA better drive than Corsa spares are cheaper as well.For £2000 should get a good one.Regards Mick.
2006-10-04 08:46:13 · answer #9 · answered by mick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a corsa and its been a really good car .not spent alot on repairs ....so if it was me i would get another corsa ....i,ve heard the ford ka is very small and the boot is tiny ..no good if you like shopping or have kids .....stick with the corsa .. good luck !!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-10-03 23:33:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋