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DAVWOD, West Midlands
DIESEL HATCHBACK (1991 - 1998)
1.9 TD Avantage 5dr
PROS: reliable cheap runing costs...
CONS: noisey , could do with disc's all round tho... more

b19myr, North East
DIESEL HATCHBACK (1991 - 1998)
1.9 Turbo D Volcane 5dr
PROS: A brilliant car to drive and by far one of the very best cars (value...
CONS: These cars are a little light and so if you do hit them (into anything)... more

justsprouts, International
HATCHBACK SPECIAL EDITIONS (1992 - 1998)
1.9 TD Elation S 5dr
PROS: The car is an absolute gem to drive. Great handling, comfortable ride. Exceptional...
CONS: Fuel pump blew at 92K - so watch out for nasty black smoke. Cheap... more

duncc26, South West
DIESEL HATCHBACK (1991 - 1998)
1.9 TD Avantage 5dr
PROS: Bullet proof engines and a good performer if you have a turbo. Handles well...
CONS: they are all getting on a bit. Low saftey features on all but latest... more

jaycee, West Midlands
DIESEL ESTATE (1994 - 1998)
1.9 D Leader 5dr
PROS: Cheap to run, easy to drive. No problems in 10 years....
CONS: Not a good looker, or the best performance. No toys... more

TheStig, London
DIESEL HATCHBACK (1991 - 1998)
1.9 TD Avantage 5dr
PROS: Cheap to run and insure, reliable, practical, excellent workhorse, comfortable...
CONS: Average looks, not many toys... more

 
HATCHBACK (1991 - 1998)
1.4i Avantage 5dr
PROS: great run aroud for town...
CONS: could be a bit more apealing... more

 
DIESEL ESTATE (1994 - 1998)
1.9 D Avantage 5dr
PROS: Cheap to run Very lttle servicing Easy DIY Spacious Comfortable Good braking...
CONS: Not very powerful Poor Radio... more

 
DIESEL HATCHBACK (1991 - 1998)
1.9 D Avantage 5dr
PROS: Cheap to run...
CONS: Ugly car... more

 
DIESEL HATCHBACK (1991 - 1998)
1.9 D Avantage 5dr
PROS: very comfortable seats smooth ride plenty of torque 50+ mpg reliable...
CONS: suspension problems as car gets older only radio cassette (no CD) looks... more

 
DIESEL HATCHBACK (1991 - 1998)
1.9 TD Aura 5dr
PROS: Very fast, cheap to run, cheap parts...
CONS: could look a bit better... more

 
DIESEL HATCHBACK (1991 - 1998)
1.9 TD Aura 5dr
PROS: Superb handling Quick Well equipped Economical Comfortable ...
CONS: Not much to look at Safety could be better (no airbag)... more

 
DIESEL HATCHBACK (1991 - 1998)
1.9 D Reflex 5dr
PROS: excellent comfort and fuel economy...
CONS: slightly outdated look... more

 
DIESEL HATCHBACK (1991 - 1998)
1.9 D Aura 5dr
PROS: comforable good supportive seats.road holding and suspension excellent.very economical typicaly 54mpg (Auto box) all types...
CONS: no turbo and it shows when considering overtaking. no aircon no cd player.... more

 
DIESEL HATCHBACK (1991 - 1998)
1.9 Turbo D Volcane 3dr
PROS: cheap to run, very comfortable drive, full electrics, nice interior, will last forever ...
CONS: bit old now and a bit slow off the mark, noisey... more