Question 1

Which Opel Corsa generation is best to buy used?

Accepted Answer

The Corsa F, built from 2019, shares its platform and engines with the Peugeot 208 and is the only Corsa sold as an electric car. The Corsa E before it uses Opel's own engines, such as the 1.0 Turbo three-cylinder and the 1.4.

Question 2

What should I check on an Opel Corsa F 1.2 petrol?

Accepted Answer

The timing belt. The 1.2 three-cylinder runs its belt in oil, and a worn belt can shed debris into the oil system, so ask whether it was inspected or replaced on schedule.

Question 3

Is an electric Opel Corsa cheap to tax in the Netherlands?

Accepted Answer

An electric car pays 70% of the motorrijtuigenbelasting and the provincial opcenten in 2026 to 2028, 75% in 2029 and the full rate from 2030. Ask for a battery health report before you buy.

Question 4

Is the Opel Adam a good used city car?

Accepted Answer

The Adam (2013–2019) is a three-door city car bought for its looks and its many personalisation options; rear seats and boot are small. Some have the Easytronic automated manual, which shifts slowly, so try it in traffic.

Used small Opels in the Netherlands

Opel Corsa 1.2 Elegance | 100-PK

Opel Astra 1.4 Edition

Opel Corsa 1.2 Level 2

Opel KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Innovation | NAVIGATIE | 12 MAANDEN BOVAG GARANTIE |

Opel Corsa-e Edition 50 kWh

Opel KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Edition | APPLE CARPLAY | 12 MAANDEN BOVAG GARANTIE |

Opel Corsa 75pk Edition

Opel Corsa-e Elegance 50 kWh

Opel Corsa 1.2 Edition

Opel Corsa-e Elegance 50 kWh