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Blade, East Midlands
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2004 - )
1.5 DI-D Equippe 3dr
PROS: Very economical and reliable. Great driving position...
CONS: interior dash sometimes rattles a bit. "A "pillers can restrict view... more

jmeade, South East
HATCHBACK (1996 - 2003)
1.6 GLX 3dr
PROS: Looks good, quick and fun to drive. Very cheap on insurance for what engine it...
CONS: Rolls too much on corners. Eats fuel on high revs.... more

dazza, South West
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2004 - )
1.5 DI-D CZ3 3dr
PROS: fuel economy good level of equipment easy to drive good driving position...
CONS: driving mats not cut to fit car properly thick pillors at front can obscure vision... more

charley, North West
HATCHBACK (1986 - 1992)
1500 GLX 3dr
PROS: This car never let me down, and i admit that i'm not the most conscienious...
CONS: None really - doors were a bit on the heavy side and eventually the radiator... more

 
HATCHBACK (2004 - )
1.1 Mirage 3dr
PROS: very sporty model at cheap price, not much more you could ask for...
CONS: engine is a little noisy due to 3 cylinder engine... more

 
HATCHBACK (1996 - 2003)
1.3 GLX 3dr
PROS: very reliable smooth running low maintenance...
CONS: parts are very expensive and can be quite hard to get.... more

 
HATCHBACK (1996 - 2003)
1.3 GLX 3dr Auto
PROS: Low mileage for year of car. 20000miles Second owner, driven by a female...
CONS: dent mark on the front bumper from previous owner... more

 
HATCHBACK (1988 - 1992)
1500 GLX 3dr
PROS: STARTS 1ST TIME...
CONS: BUT THE FAN BELT SCREECHES!... more

 
HATCHBACK (1996 - 2003)
1.6 GLX 3dr [PAB]
PROS: speedy, looks good, very reliable, great breaks! overall bril for its cost....
CONS: when you first get it, its too sensitive for most people, but you get used... more

 
HATCHBACK (2004 - )
1.5 CZT 3dr
PROS: Lots of power and gadgets for the price. Unqie very few around. Like having a...
CONS: Visibility over drivers right shoulder is poor (wing mirror does have blind spot section to... more

 
HATCHBACK (1996 - 2003)
1.6 GLX 3dr [PAB]
PROS: Ultra reliable, quiet and comfortable to drive. Parts are actually suprisingly cheap and spares...
CONS: Soft suspension makes for a comfortable but not very exciting drive. The engine is... more

 
HATCHBACK (2004 - )
1.1 Equippe 5dr
PROS: Stylish small car with a BIG interior. Plenty of space for 4, 5 at a...
CONS: The price of all that interior space for passengers is a small boot.... more

 
HATCHBACK (1996 - 2003)
1.6 GLX 3dr
PROS: Good round corners...
CONS: Poor interior.... more

 
HATCHBACK (2004 - )
1.3 Equippe 3dr
PROS: Solid Cabin space. Frugal Handling Flexible...
CONS: No satnav ... more

 
HATCHBACK (1996 - 2003)
1.6 GLX 3dr
PROS: Virtually Indestructable Great Looking Little Hatch Good Town car and motorway car....
CONS: Some parts expensive to replace ... more