Hello, guys! Ukrainian anon reporting.
I have a budget of $1000 and I'm looking for a ride to transport my butt from home to work and vice versa. Since I'm deeply convinced that I should go for American car or no car, I consider Chevy Corsica 1991. But here comes the problem - they are not very wide-spread around post-Soviet terrains, hence there's almost impossible for me to find any valuable and relevant output about its strength and weaknesses, except flaming butthurt of Japanese cars zealots, whose arses go on fire when something GM-esque is being mentioned.
So here I'm calling NA anonymous for the rescue. What should I have a look at in order to avoid buying a total wreck? If my plans on Corsica don't get through, is Mercury Topaz 1988 worth of considering?
Subject: Chevrolet Corsica Sedan 1991, 3.1 LH0 3AT, 206000 miles mileage.
Link for anyone who's interested in more details: http://rst.ua/oldcars/chevrolet/corsica/chevrolet_corsica_6832019-1.html#rst-page-oldcars-gallery-photos
What I know now:
- Engine is quite reliable.
- Transmission is quite reliable, too.
- It's a bit thirsty on fuel, though it's not very demanding of its quality.
- Suspension parts are interchangeable with Opel Vectra A.
- Interior is quite tight.
Am I right? Your feedback is very appreciated, thanks in advance.
>>17514329
Definitely need to take a look under the body, and maybe even under those playboy mats.
I don't know what your climate is like, but there's a solid chance you could put your foot straight through the bottom of that thing.
blyat, those amber turn signals are der'mo.
>>17514529
forgot pic
>>17514329
Almost got one of these. Ended up not buying it after we found water in the engine. It's notorious for blowing head gaskets so that's definitely an area you'll want to look at. Hope that helps a bit.
If all the fluids look okay, the transmission shifts decently and there's no frame rot, go for it.
In that price range I think your only other choice is a Dodge Neon and those are even worse.
>>17514329
Check the suspension.
The drivetrains from late 90's chevies are pretty fucking hauss as far as durability goes.
My first car was a Corsica. It was a shitbox. Check for rust underneath the seats. Mine had a massive hole on the passenger side floor. Vacuum leaks were common. Fuel door rusted off too.
The thing rusted worse than my fuckin AE86 does now. Granted mine had like 279xxx miles, but they're shitboxes in my experience. Good for a cheap car, I'd say, but depending on how neglected it's been, you might have to dispose of it in a couple years, who knows.
>>17514329
Not sure how it is in ukraine but buying an old car that isnt common means you will be unable to find parts for it, most people here are from the us and they have no clue how hard it is to find cars like these in the EU, their advice might not be the wisest
both of the cars you mentioned are some of the worst shitboxes America has ever produced. The only way you could do worse is getting a Neon or a PT Cruiser.