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jamestab05, South East
HATCHBACK (1999 - 2003)
1.6i VTR 3dr
PROS: Great looks, cheap on insurance and fuel, superb handling and suprisingly reliable!...
CONS: Cheap interiors and fittings. Rattle, Rattle, RATTLE!!... more

skaggtrendy, Scotland
SPECIAL EDITIONS (1997 - 1999)
1.0i Open Scandal 3dr
PROS: great handling, good brakes, amazing handbrake, easy to change gears...
CONS: stain on both front seats... more

Phil44, Scotland
HATCHBACK (1999 - 2003)
1.6i VTR 3dr
PROS: Nippy,great boy racers car, sporty looking...
CONS: Had lots of problems with my 52 plate. Heavy on fuel and insurance groupings.... more

andy101, South East
HATCHBACK (1999 - 2003)
1.1i SX 3dr
PROS: Good looking, ideal first car (cheap insurance - group 3/4...
CONS: Not much in the way of equipment... more

jewel375, East Anglia
HATCHBACK (1999 - 2003)
1.1i Forte 5dr
PROS: Cheap insurance, Economical when driven well, Love the yellow gear stick knob and jazzy interior...
CONS: No power steering, no electric windows, slow acceleration (but it is a 1.1L!good for the... more

gizzy, South East
SPECIAL EDITIONS (1997 - 1999)
1.4i West Coast 3dr
PROS: looks like the vtr with the bodykit and wheels. its a very good looking car...
CONS: well only miner ones. ive read that the pedals are to slose together i never... more

drbuck, North West
HATCHBACK (1999 - 2003)
1.4i Furio 3dr
PROS: looks good......
CONS: but feels flimsy (especially on motorways!), keeps going wrong (cylinder head's made of putty), and... more

Aaron, Scotland
HATCHBACK (1999 - 2003)
1.6i VTR 3dr
PROS: Good young drivers car, nippy 1.6 engine, very good handling, if looked after & regular...
CONS: Not the best on fuel if you have a heavy right foot, drivesshafts can go... more

Peersy, South West
HATCHBACK (1996 - 1999)
1.1i SX 5dr
PROS: Cheap car, cheap insurance. Decent first car....
CONS: Not economical as engine size would suggest. Cheap finishes and build quality.... more

blackcinders, East Anglia
HATCHBACK (1999 - 2003)
1.4i Furio 3dr
PROS: Very economical, good first car with reasonably good looks....
CONS: Safety- doesnt feel particularly safe at speeds, very flimsy. Lots of things going wrong. Expensive... more

simons, East Anglia
HATCHBACK (1999 - 2003)
1.6i VTR 3dr
PROS: Super little car. Nippy, excellent handling, fairly stylish, good fuel economy when driven well....
CONS: French build quality...!... more

timhunt82, South West
SPECIAL EDITIONS (1997 - 1999)
1.0i Open Scandal 3dr
PROS: Looks pretty good and is very cheap to run. Only had major problems with suspension....
CONS: Brakes are not the best and the only thing in it that is electric is... more

nchking, South East
HATCHBACK (1996 - 1999)
1.6i VTR 3dr
PROS: Great fun to drive. Lightweight, good acceration...
CONS: Feels a bit tinny though. Only drivers airbag.... more

Show pony, South West
HATCHBACK (1996 - 1999)
1.6i 16V VTS 3dr
PROS: Great fun to drive. Extremely fast for a 1.6 a little pocket rocket...
CONS: Only thing i can think of is it is not very roomy... more

Ozwold, South West
HATCHBACK (1999 - 2003)
1.6i VTR 3dr
PROS: Cheap to run and insure. Fun to drive, but not the most comfortable for long...
CONS: Steering wheel not adjustable, pedals off-set to the left so you don't sit straight.... more