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eyan, Scotland
ESTATE (1997 - 2003)
2.0 AWD S-Turbo 5dr
PROS: Great performance and cruising ability. Never had a single fault in 90 k miles....
CONS: Very expensive parts and fuel economy... more

iggy, South East
ESTATE (2005 - )
2.5 XT 5dr Auto
PROS: Not a BMW or Audi, fast, 4 wheel drive traction, comfortable, practical....
CONS: bit of body roll compared to standard cars, but superb drive for a SUV.... more

david.h@peimedia.com , South West
ESTATE (2002 - 2005)
2.0 X 5dr
PROS: Solid, compact, competent and practical...
CONS: Not fast, quite thirsty, not very comfortable... more

mrh.senior, North West
ESTATE (2002 - 2005)
2.0 X 5dr [AWP]
PROS: Torquey engine, very comfortable long distance, bomb-proof?...
CONS: not the most frugal... more

weeemac, Scotland
ESTATE (1997 - 2003)
2.0 AWD S-Turbo 5dr
PROS: Fast, safe, and very reliable....
CONS: Loves petrol, cant ever get enough of it. Dealer prices... more

stuartimoriarti, North East
ESTATE (1997 - 2003)
2.0 AWD S-Turbo 5dr
PROS: Wolf in sheeps clothing.Handles well on and off road.Smooth engine comfy seats. Good all rounder. Love...
CONS: Thirsty 25mpg average. Not many after market parts ie exhaust is main dealer part. Main dealers expensive.... more

Andy-Derbyshire, East Midlands
ESTATE SPECIAL EDITIONS (2004 - 2005)
2.0 S 5dr
PROS: We have the 2.5 turbo so very quick and handles well. Looks OK for a...
CONS: Service interval too short.... more

davidasdarling, Scotland
ESTATE (1997 - 2003)
2.0 AWD GLS 5dr [AWP]
PROS: Great car to drive long journeys are relaxing. Fast and reliable comfortable but looks like a...
CONS: Very thirsty on petrol!!!!! Parts v expensive £350.00 for 1 shock absorber only available from subaru... more

ET, South East
ESTATE (2005 - )
2.5 XTEn 5dr
PROS: surprisingly quick, comfortable small estate car. Fairly refined on the motorway and very reliable...
CONS: Fuel consumption, servicing costs... more

bstewar2, West Midlands
ESTATE (2005 - )
2.5 XTEn 5dr
PROS: Practical hot hatch eater...
CONS: thirsty... more

 
ESTATE (2002 - 2005)
2.5 XT 5dr
PROS: Faster than it looks...
CONS: Thirsty... more

 
ESTATE (1997 - 2003)
2.0 AWD S-Turbo 5dr Auto
PROS: Fun; practical; fast; reliable; excellent roadholding; perfect working car; superb tow car;...
CONS: Bit thirsty but outweighed by performance... more

 
ESTATE (1997 - 2003)
2.0 AWD S-Turbo 5dr
PROS: Fast; comfortable; fun; practical load carrier; excellent roadholding; a real working car...
CONS: Bit thirsty but worth it for the performance... more

 
ESTATE (1997 - 2003)
2.0 AWD GLS 5dr
PROS: excellent off road excellent reliability...
CONS: petrol costs are high... more

 
ESTATE (1997 - 2003)
2.0 AWD S-Turbo 5dr
PROS: quick , practical, reliable...
CONS: a bit ugly... more