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stewart082, East Midlands
HATCHBACK (2000 - 2005)
2.0 Ghia X 5dr
PROS: Loads of good equipment like cruise control, 6 cd sterio, heated seats, climate control, electric...
CONS: no remote boot release. Average 34 mpg.... more

len beadle, North East
HATCHBACK (2000 - 2005)
2.5 Zetec S 5dr
PROS: the wheels turn round...
CONS: wind noise front springs keep braking heavy on the go go juice cheap plastic interior... more

ozzy12321, South West
HATCHBACK (1996 - 2000)
2.0i LX 5dr [AC]
PROS: a1 reliability never had a problem...
CONS: looks dated now and there is some tatty examples around... more

judda68, North East
HATCHBACK (2000 - 2005)
2.0 LX 5dr
PROS: fuel economy,got all the basic toys you expect for todays motoring,easy to maintain & cheap...
CONS: only really have two & that is a clunky gear change(can take a couple of... more

Lazzer R1, South East
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2000 - 2005)
2.0TDCi 115 LX 5dr
PROS: Never had a problem. Runs smooth, handles well, great to drive, even the missus loves...
CONS: Not the fastest in the world, but still pretty nippy. When the turbo cuts it... more

martie, North East
HATCHBACK (2000 - 2005)
1.8 Zetec 5dr
PROS: big, roomy, comfortable and better looking that last version, good body control, reliable so far....
CONS: Not very quick, image, image, image... more

gazza, East Anglia
ESTATE (2000 - 2005)
2.0 Ghia 5dr
PROS: Loads of room very reliable good standard of kit....
CONS: bigger than it looks... more

dt3114, East Midlands
HATCHBACK (2007 - )
2.0 Ghia 5dr
PROS: lovelly looking car great to drive and very responsive...
CONS: spare parts. my car is 5 months old but i havent seen it for 6... more

J29 4 ACP, Scotland
HATCHBACK (1996 - 2000)
1.8i GLX 5dr [AC]
PROS: great legroom front and back and a huge boot...
CONS: the performance is not exactly breathtaking, neither is the handleing.... more

ryanadam, South East
DIESEL ESTATE (2000 - 2005)
2.0TDCi 130 Ghia X 5dr Auto
PROS: super engine even better when chiped....
CONS: 18 in wheels look great but hard ride.... more

BlueQSdf, North West
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2005 - )
2.2TDCi 155 ST 5dr
PROS: Great drive. Very cheap to buy and run...
CONS: The badge... more

prashatt, South West
HATCHBACK SPECIAL EDS (1994 - 1996)
1.6i Aspen 5dr
PROS: Looks, Handling, Durability...
CONS: Costly to Maintain, Plastic interiors.... more

dap, Wales
DIESEL ESTATE (2005 - )
2.2TDCi 155 Zetec 5dr
PROS: seeing peoples faces when you put your foot down .has all the right kit ,...
CONS: horrendous initial depreciation... more

sparky, Northern Ireland
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2000 - 2005)
2.0TDCi 115 Graphite 5dr
PROS: Excellent Value for Money and average of 50+mpg - best Quality - Car feels like...
CONS: At the start found the car was very quiet and we were inclined to stall... more

Eagleboy, South West
DIESEL ESTATE (2000 - 2005)
2.0TD LX 5dr
PROS: Great lift from TDi engine, good interior finish, comfortable on long journeys...
CONS: Headrests too far forward . I turned mine around to avoid cricked neck... more