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carloswhizz, South West
5 DOOR HATCHBACK (1995 - 1997)
1.5i 5dr
PROS: Plenty of up market gadgets for a budget price, nippier at higher speeds and OK...
CONS: When they break down they cost you dear! Not so nippy at lower speeds which... more

Rrabhog, Scotland
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2006 - )
2.2 i-CTDi Sport 5dr [18in Alloy]
PROS: Good fuel economy, reliable...
CONS: No spare tyre supplied as standard... more

simon reddyhoff, South East
COUPE (1994 - 1995)
1.5 2dr
PROS: Sporty looks, Cheap tax, economical, Honda back-up, Big Boot (easily get 3 sets of golf...
CONS: Limited Equipment (not even remote central locking or electric windows)... more

andrew.cox, North West
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2006 - )
2.2 i-CTDi SE 5dr [17in Alloy]
PROS: good looks, good engine, very efficient...
CONS: diesels are a little noisy sometimes... more

thatspish, Scotland
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2006 - )
2.2 i-CTDi EX 5dr [Leather + SR]
PROS: Running costs are very low. Looks,Styling, Standard equipment is good. Safety levels are good. Reliability...
CONS: Vision through rear screen!... more

yogesh, East Midlands
HATCHBACK (1996 - 2001)
1.4i 3dr
PROS: CHEAP ON FUEL & RELIABLE CAR WITH CLOCKING OVER 100,000 MILES STILL FEELS LIKE NEW....
CONS: EXPENSIVE ON PARTS EVEN ON A 1.4i 1997-P-REG MODEL A MOTOR FOR AN ELECTRIC WINDOW... more

georgegeddes, Scotland
HATCHBACK (2000 - 2005)
1.6 i-VTEC Sport 3dr
PROS: looks, reliability, half-leather trim...
CONS: dash mounted gearstick, levels of noise that reach the cabin... more

zsukopova, South East
COUPE (1996 - 2001)
1.6i LS 2dr Auto
PROS: Nice car to drive and it looks smart. I have an automatic. Had Honda before...
CONS: Occasionally something goes. I had to change the exhaust recently but that's because of the... more

Seymourr, South West
HATCHBACK (2000 - 2005)
2.0 i-VTEC Type-R 3dr [AC]
PROS: Accelerates quickly & looks good. Surprisingly good on fuel on long journeys. Plenty of room...
CONS: Bumpy ride, not good on fuel for short journeys, only 2 seatbelts in the back... more

benl, South West
HATCHBACK (1996 - 2001)
1.4i 3dr
PROS: incredibly reliable...
CONS: not easy to accelerate uphill... more

corsa12345, Northern Ireland
5 DOOR HATCHBACK (1997 - 2000)
1.8i VTi 5dr
PROS: vtec sounds great...
CONS: hard on petrol... more

corsa12345, Northern Ireland
5 DOOR HATCHBACK (1997 - 2000)
1.8i VTi 5dr
PROS: vtec engines sound great...
CONS: hard on petrol... more

nimrod, North East
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2006 - )
2.2 i-CTDi ES 5dr
PROS: stylish looking comfortable nippy nice to drive...
CONS: view out of back windscreen road noise... more

Sammmie, East Midlands
5 DOOR SPECIAL EDITIONS (1996 - 1997)
1.4i SE 5dr
PROS: Comes with Air Con. Good on fuel economy. Big roomy car. Ideal family car. Very...
CONS: 0-60 too long. Takes getting used to.... more

Jayz1, South East
HATCHBACK (2000 - 2005)
2.0 i-VTEC Type-R 3dr [AC]
PROS: Excellent drive and reliable power plant. Handles very well and gives a lot of driving...
CONS: Can be a bit twitchy if you're not used to it and insurance will be... more