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gower84, South East
HATCHBACK (1998 - 2005)
1.8T RS 5dr
PROS: Handling, pulling away at motorway speeds, twisty roads...
CONS: Cost of parts and servicing, white seats get very dirty, MPG... more

tonyj curtis, South West
DIESEL HATCHBACK (1998 - 2005)
1.9 TDi Elegance 5dr
PROS: brilliant car excellent drive.great on fuel...
CONS: cant work out the climate control.(its probably only me.)... more

razvanis, London
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2004 - )
2.0 TDI PD Elegance 5dr
PROS: Everything you expect form a car nothing fancy just anytthing that is useful...
CONS: none yet (3years)... more

JohnCracks, South East
HATCHBACK (2004 - )
1.6 Classic 5dr
PROS: Very well built, comfortable, good to drive...
CONS: Bland interior, no feel in steering... more

jalopy, North East
DIESEL HATCHBACK (1998 - 2005)
1.9 TDi Ambiente 5dr
PROS: Good all round car = golf with a boot = need i say more...
CONS: Not much of an image yet as a private car... more

elsa63, South West
HATCHBACK (2004 - )
2.0T FSI vRS 5dr
PROS: exhilarating to drive...
CONS: tires expensive... more

Unclesam, South West
DIESEL ESTATE (2005 - )
2.0 TDI PD Scout 4x4 5dr
PROS: Comfortable, excellent value, good equipment, reliable workhorse, not an "in-your-face" 4x4, perfect ride height, huge...
CONS: Xenons blind everyone even after lower adjustment, tiny washer bottle but then this could be... more

speedy1vrs, West Midlands
HATCHBACK (1998 - 2005)
1.8T RS 5dr
PROS: Forget the badge this skoda will put a smile on your face the police love...
CONS: badge and snobs... more

donthirl, North East
DIESEL HATCHBACK (1998 - 2005)
1.9 TDI Ambiente SE 5dr Auto
PROS: Superb build quality. Very economical even with automatic. Services at 20,000 miles. Very comfortable. Fantastic boot size....
CONS: Limited leg room in rear sets.... more

nigeee2001, North East
DIESEL ESTATE (2005 - )
2.0 TDI PD Laurin + Klement 5dr DSG
PROS: economical nippy and a great load carrier...
CONS: none i can think off... more

vrs, Scotland
HATCHBACK (2004 - )
2.0T FSI vRS 5dr
PROS: Road holding,versatle engine which is easy to drive,good gearbox and good road manners...
CONS: Suspension a bit too stiff on country roads and nearly becomes uncomfortable at speed... more

tricky, North West
HATCHBACK (1998 - 2005)
1.8T RS 5dr
PROS: exlusivity...
CONS: fuel... more

johnboy, North West
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2004 - )
1.9 TDI PD Elegance 5dr
PROS: The only car I've ever had that I coud'nt find a fault with...
CONS: None what so ever.... more

bikerdave, North East
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2004 - )
1.9 TDI PD Elegance 5dr
PROS: An excellent, reliable great all round motorway cruiser. A lot of car for the money...
CONS: Some of the dealers haven't been great.... more

Keith Fleming, South East
DIESEL ESTATE (1998 - 2005)
1.9 TDI PD Laurin + Klement 5dr [130bhp]
PROS: Cheap to buy, run and excellent fuel economy. Really quick for a diesel family estate....
CONS: Not great leg room in the back.... more