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sdfbsf, East Midlands
HATCHBACK (1996 - 1999)
2.0 16V GT 5dr
PROS: Good handling, stiffer suspension and strut brace on the GT. Pretty reliable and quite a...
CONS: Expensive parts if anything should go wrong. Looks could be better. Not many after-market parts... more

jamesis, South East
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2002 - 2005)
2.2dCi SE 5dr [138]
PROS: Lots of Kit, Rain sensative wipers, climate control, Reverse park camera i can now not...
CONS: Road noise can be a little heavy. Trying to use the hands free facility callers... more

nyday, North West
HATCHBACK (2002 - 2006)
1.8i SE 5dr
PROS: handles well. easy to read and comprehnsive displays. rear view camera is very...
CONS: frustrating turning circle. full beam is not as good as other cars i've owned. at... more

obmitty, North West
HATCHBACK (1996 - 1999)
1.6 16V Si 5dr
PROS: Reliable, and good to drive. Cheap to buy second hand....
CONS: Its a bit of a taxi.... more

edwardo, North West
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2002 - 2005)
2.2Di SVE 5dr
PROS: everything you can think of,this car has got...
CONS: none really... more

vinojose, London
HATCHBACK (1996 - 1999)
2.0 16V GX 5dr [AC]
PROS: NONE...
CONS: NONE... more

jittypop256, South East
HATCHBACK (1990 - 1996)
1.6 LS 5dr
PROS: nice smooth drive. easy steering. responsive for a car this size. looks good for it's...
CONS: reverse sometimes grinds when changing gear.... more

ianlyell, South West
ESTATE (1990 - 1998)
2.0i LX 5dr Auto
PROS: 135,000 miles of trouble free motoring. Has never missed a beat. I even...
CONS: Expensive parts if you need them.... more

pig, North East
HATCHBACK (1990 - 1996)
1.6i SRi 5dr
PROS: fuel consumption handling car size...
CONS: rust!!!!!... more

bravaeddie, North East
DIESEL ESTATE (2002 - 2005)
2.2dCi S 5dr [138]
PROS: large boot,plenty of room ,even for tall drivers such as myself.Economical average 45+MPG...
CONS: None... more

Rod, Scotland
HATCHBACK (1996 - 1999)
1.6 16V Si 5dr [AC]
PROS: Really an excellent car for the money.Very reliable and quite a lot of kit for...
CONS: Only thing is its plain jane looks but most jap cars of the same year... more

berelands, Scotland
HATCHBACK (1990 - 1996)
1.6i LX 5dr
PROS: The engine just keeps going. Carries a mean bale of hay - and a christmas...
CONS: Gone a bit rusty now... more

Dontlistentoclarkson, South East
HATCHBACK (2002 - 2006)
1.8i SE 5dr
PROS: Comfortable on long runs. Good feel on road, handles nicely. Rear view camera feels...
CONS: OK for European car but not up to notmal japanese build and reliability standards... more

 
HATCHBACK (1996 - 1999)
2.0 16V SLX 5dr Auto [AC]
PROS: nice car , cheap to buy , roomy for the whole family . japanese...
CONS: knotchy gear box . grandad styling ...... more

 
HATCHBACK (1996 - 1999)
1.6 16V GX 5dr [AC]
PROS: Handles well, good headlamps for night driving, realiable ...
CONS: expensive spare parts... more