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quos1, South East
HATCHBACK (1998 - 2001)
1.8 LX 5dr [AC]
PROS: Pleasant to drive. Comfortable. I've had mine for 7 years and it's been reliable....
CONS: Smallish boot and visibility not good to the rear.... more

jpm123, London
COUPE CABRIOLET (2006 - )
2.0 CC-3 2dr
PROS: Great looking car, nice too drive, equipment very good...
CONS: Roof leaked in a lot of them, mine included.... more

craigponty, Wales
HATCHBACK (2005 - )
2.5 ST-2 3dr
PROS: !...
CONS: !... more

Dperrett, South West
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2005 - )
1.6 TDCi Zetec 5dr [110] [Euro 4] [Climate pack]
PROS: Very economical( 50 mpg!) comfy holds the road well, great gearbox...
CONS: no mp3 socet on stereo. rear vis. a bit limited... more

simonk, North West
COUPE CABRIOLET (2006 - )
2.0 CC-3 2dr
PROS: Great looks, fun to drive, still quite rare...
CONS: the roof leaks, water comes in throught the roof seals, oh did i mention that... more

gwar26, North East
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2005 - )
2.0 TDCi Ghia 5dr [Euro 4]
PROS: better interior and better build quality. great engine pulls like a train!...
CONS: dreadfull understear,looks as bad as a vauxhall vectra!... more

meis007, Wales
DIESEL ESTATE (2005 - )
2.0 TDCi Titanium 5dr
PROS: Very quick car, does the job nicely....
CONS: Suspension needs stiffening up to give better handling.... more

T.E. Services, South West
ESTATE (2001 - 2004)
1.6 CL 5dr
PROS: No problems with the car so far, looks good not as good as the ghia...
CONS: to basic, if can afford an LX go for one more equipment on LX but... more

pringles, South East
HATCHBACK (2001 - 2004)
1.6 Zetec 5dr Auto
PROS: small.easy to park, excellent power steering. ex auto box, cheap as chips to service and...
CONS: struggle to get 30 mpg even on a run! boring car. no air con, no... more

Focus, London
HATCHBACK (1998 - 2001)
1.8 LX 5dr
PROS: Awsome!!...
CONS: None... more

sunnysinghbajwa, South East
DIESEL ESTATE (2001 - 2004)
1.8 TDi Zetec 5dr
PROS: good handling; very economical....
CONS: sluggish when in low revs and high gears.... more

mikeleeds1974, North East
HATCHBACK (2005 - )
2.5 ST-2 3dr
PROS: great handling and gets attention...
CONS: very expensive to run, and a few squeeks... more

ialsop, West Midlands
HATCHBACK (2005 - )
2.5 ST-2 5dr
PROS: Great looking, drives very well and the noise is great from 4000rpm...
CONS: Likes the fuel even when driven lightly but who cares!... more

georgialily, North West
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2005 - )
1.6 TDCi LX 5dr [110]
PROS: reliable and low-cost motoring,lots of mpg...
CONS: none....yet... more

neilneil2000, South East
HATCHBACK (1998 - 2001)
2.0 Zetec ESP 5dr
PROS: Engine Sound Handling...
CONS: Never get more than 30mpg even on the Motorway... more