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Busta_Uk, East Midlands
HATCHBACK (1999 - 2004)
1.4 iS 3dr [103PS]
PROS: Good leg room front and back, with a decent 0-60 time....
CONS: Rubish fuel efficiency for a 1.4 250miles off a 42ltr tank (relaxed driving style on... more

jed, North East
HATCHBACK (1999 - 2004)
1.6 iL Step Auto 5dr
PROS: reliable , durable , 25000 miles in two years no problems ,...
CONS: image perhaps . high depreciation from new .bought mine second hand for £5k two years... more

adamc260, Wales
HATCHBACK (1999 - 2004)
1.4 iL 5dr [84PS]
PROS: Fantastic revvy engine, really smooth and quiet over bumps, loves corners and doesn't hurt your...
CONS: The CD player is in a really daft place but luckily mine has the steering... more

audicar, South West
DIESEL HATCHBACK (1999 - 2004)
2.0D iL 5dr
PROS: Good economy, excellent 2nd hand car bargain....
CONS: Standard equipment, just like the old 200 model at the back.... more

john kay, West Midlands
HATCHBACK (2004 - 2005)
1.6 SEi Step Auto 5dr
PROS: lost a lot of money in two years so cheap to buy second hand...
CONS: things going wrong parts hard to obtain... more

redrover1, South East
HATCHBACK (1999 - 2004)
1.4 iL 3dr [84PS]
PROS: Good economy, handles well, good looks, good equipment level for price....
CONS: Bad press. Had to wait 4 months for a door skin after an accident, Some... more

 
HATCHBACK (1999 - 2004)
1.4 iE 3dr [84PS]
 
CONS: I find it hard to drive a mans drive in a womans car.... more

 
HATCHBACK (1999 - 2004)
1.4 iL 5dr [103PS]
PROS: cheep to run, reliable low tax good looks...
CONS: no rover dealership in area loosing value quickly... more

 
HATCHBACK (1999 - 2004)
1.4 i 5dr [84PS]
PROS: its good on fuel...
CONS: hard to get parts for... more

 
HATCHBACK (1999 - 2004)
1.8 GTi VVC 3dr
PROS: lots of speed for the money and good road holding...
CONS: name and brand... more

 
HATCHBACK (1999 - 2004)
1.4 i 5dr [84PS]
PROS: very cheap to run and maintain....
CONS: lack of power means that it struggles to get up the smallest of hills.... more

 
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2004 - 2005)
2.0 TD SEi 3dr [113Ps]
PROS: cheap to buy and run, lots for he money...
CONS: bad image... more

 
HATCHBACK (1999 - 2004)
1.4 iE 3dr [84PS]
PROS: reliable, ergonomic, handles well, good feedback...
CONS: trounlesome gearbox... more

 
HATCHBACK (1999 - 2004)
1.4 i 3dr [84PS]
PROS: easy to park, small and quick around town...
CONS: rubbish on a motorway, no gutts to keep up with traffic... more

 
HATCHBACK (1999 - 2004)
1.4 i 5dr [84PS]
PROS: cheap for a good size car mpg is fairly good low insurance cd player air con...
CONS: poor quality interior... more