Welcome to drive the debate

neil.scoot, North West
HATCHBACK (1994 - 1999)
60 S 5dr
PROS: cheap to run...
CONS: prone to rust underneath doesn't like motorways or wind due to plastic body.... more

ep2397, South West
DIESEL HATCHBACK (1999 - 2003)
JTD HLX 5dr
PROS: Totally reliable, very well equipped for a small car. Interior is very hard wearing....
CONS: Bonnet prone to stone chips.... more

jarostas, London
HATCHBACK (1999 - 2003)
1.2 16v Sporting Speedgear 3dr Auto
PROS: Very nice to drive also economic even after 6years,practical in the way of using it...
CONS: sometimes to noisy on motorway,not heated mirrors.... more

chrispy2000, Wales
HATCHBACK (2003 - )
1.2 16V Active Sport 3dr
PROS: Looks great, as its sporting model... also has sports suspension as its 16V, and makes...
CONS: Indercaters dont work when your steringwheel is at a certain angle, grrrr 35MPG when pushed hard... more

alexdn32, North East
HATCHBACK (1999 - 2003)
1.2 3dr
PROS: Its a nice car when it works...
CONS: THE ELECTRICS ARE USELESS, Our kept losing power after braking and would take about 30mins... more

Pastyman, South West
HATCHBACK (1999 - 2003)
1.2 16v Sporting 3dr
PROS: Fantastic fuel economy, 40-45mpg town driving, 50-65mpg on a run depending on speed, six speed...
CONS: Its a fiat, so being Italian it is a little tempermental, rear legroom is not... more

vanessa, South East
HATCHBACK (2003 - )
1.2 Active 5dr
PROS: The seats are high up making a more comfortable ride. Very good for round town...
CONS: Boot lock broken, also the sun viser. Very gutless on motorway.... more

bronzebabe, North West
HATCHBACK (1999 - 2003)
1.2 ELX 3dr
PROS: very economical low insurance group low tax...
CONS: does sometimes have fault with airbag lights but other that that its sound... more

jellery6682, East Midlands
HATCHBACK (1999 - 2003)
1.2 3dr
PROS: City button handy for town and parking as it makes it really light. Can look...
CONS: ALWAYS breaking down and needing new parts, rusting... more

tboy26, East Midlands
HATCHBACK (1999 - 2003)
1.8 16v HGT 3dr
PROS: fast very nice to look at very sporty handles well...
CONS: cost a lot on insure and petrol very very bad,, cost me £1 a mile... more

mike_L284, North West
HATCHBACK (1999 - 2003)
1.2 3dr
PROS: Very light and responsive steering. Good visibility. Room for people with long legs. Good petrol...
CONS: Electrical is unreliable, lights etc. Prone to skid in wet conditions. Interior is cheap and... more

keelie21, East Midlands
HATCHBACK (1999 - 2003)
1.2 16V Dynamic 3dr
PROS: Very nice car, sporty looking...
CONS: Expensive... more

evolution9, South West
HATCHBACK (1999 - 2003)
1.2 16v Sporting 3dr
PROS: Economical, sporting is nippy and fun to drive with a six speed box...
CONS: some of the electrics can play up as on all fiats but dont let it... more

domgt, North East
HATCHBACK (1994 - 1999)
GT 3dr
PROS: overtaking ability...
CONS: everything they are past it now they rattle they knock the electrics are rubbish... more

Dawn, North East
HATCHBACK (1999 - 2003)
1.2 3dr
PROS: Nice little car...
CONS: Power steering fails and can cost hundreds of pounds to fix.... more