1994 Chevrolet Corsica

Lame Car

By nickname (CA) on Wednesday, February 13, 2013

I don't own this car
Reason: Blown Transmission

Pros: "Compact Size"

Cons: "Everything Else"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 1

"I learned how to drive in this car and owned it for 3 years. It's very flakey and seems to have had something new always go wrong with it. First the radiator, then the fuel line, then the transmission. It finally died unexpectedly one day and I did not mourn its loss. I was happy to have gotten rid of the trouble making money pit."

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Awesome First Car!

By CustomCorsica (MN) on Sunday, June 10, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 105,000

Pros: "Great price, Somewhat sporty look, Strong V6"

Cons: "Stock stereo deck, Gaskets"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I got this 1996 Chevy Corsica with a 3100 SFI V6 in it with 91000 miles on it for absolutely free. The car did require a few repairs but that was because my grandma totaled it and I just put it back together. This car has never once left me stranded and runs strong. Its also not bad speed wise. Its V6 gives it enough power to show up those pesky Honda Civics that drive around and rev at people. The only thing I would have to warn people about is the gaskets. If you have some experience with engines have it pulled and replace the gaskets asap!"

3 people out of 3 found this review helpful

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Misery

By matt (GA) on Wednesday, May 16, 2012

I owned and sold this car
Reason: totaled - My approximate mileage is 160,000

Pros: "comfortable"

Cons: "cheaply made, constant repairs"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 1

"I bought this car with 110,000 miles on it for $3,000. Over the next 4 years, I easily put $8,000 in repairs into this car. I could not drive it more than a month or two without it breaking down. Once the converter switch went out and every shop tried to fix it and couldn't find the problems. So after dealing with not being able to gear down without the car shutting off for a few months and putting in $2000 worth of repairs that treated the symptoms, someone finally discovered the problem and it only put me out $200. This car was a nightmare that I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy."

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Cheap and Awesome For what it is.

By BMJ on Tuesday, March 13, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 165

Pros: "Awesome Value Overall, nice for what it is."

Cons: "Slightly Ugly."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 1

"I have a 2001 F-150 that gets 13-14 to the gallon. Picked up the Corsica for 600 bucks with 140,000 miles. Although not a panty dropper. I have put 25k on it, all that I have done is chaged the oil, air filter once, and a fuel filter. Has always started, never broke down, still gets 27mpg and its like driving a go cart around. Seriously not a bad cheap car. I have power locks/windows/sun roof. Cruise, and a tape adapter to run pandora through my phone on the stereo annnnd get 27mpg for 600 bucks."

2 people out of 3 found this review helpful

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Greatest car I know!

By bamagirl (AL) on Tuesday, January 10, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 320,000

Pros: "Well worth the money. Low maintance."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Bought this car from owner without much knowledge of the owner. Bought it with 315000 miles about 6 months ago and ain't gave it a break since. All I have done was change the oil and fill it up with gas. Check the water level from time to time. Only major change was the brake pads, which were wore completely out by previous owner. Ain't had a bit of trouble and is great to handle on the road. Anyone looking for a very very reliable car, this is the one I would recommend to anyone!"

4 people out of 4 found this review helpful

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Great for a first car!

By Dan (IL) on Wednesday, January 04, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 99,700

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 7

"This was my first car and it treated me very well with the exception of a few problems. No major problems but for a while it seemed like I couldn't keep the "service engine soon" light off. Apart from that I loved it!"

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