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kanderson, North East
SOFT TOP (1989 - 1999)
1.6 JX Sport 2dr
PROS: looks good and can put top down in the summer...
CONS: rubbish on fuel economy, bumpy ride!... more

 
SOFT TOP (1989 - 1999)
JLX 2dr
PROS: fun to drive stylish reliable like being high up...
CONS: impractical only takes 4 passengers very small boot with 4 difficult to get roof back on thirsty on fuel... more

 
ESTATE (1988 - 2000)
1.6 JX 3dr
PROS: Brilliant car as its my first. As a new driver its been through the wars a...
CONS: Does guzzle the petrol a bit. Did have to pay out for a new water pump... more

 
SOFT TOP (1989 - 1999)
1.6 JX Sport 2dr
PROS: no pas no frills(its a rag top)...
CONS: wipers on the wrong side soft top is a [pain to get up & down... more

 
SPECIAL EDITIONS (1990 - 2000)
X-EC Estate 5dr
PROS: good overall driving position feel safe in bad weather happy with size and looks ...
CONS: seats pick up bits not happy with gear box not good on fuel consumption ... more

 
ESTATE (1988 - 2000)
JLX 3dr
PROS: its small outside ans can be parked any where, the inside with the seats down...
CONS: with four seats up there is not a lot of room... more

 
ESTATE (1988 - 2000)
JLX SE 16V 3dr
PROS: looks good. good high driving position...
CONS: poor economy... more

 
SOFT TOP (1989 - 1999)
JLX 2dr
PROS: looks good in summer...
CONS: takes ages to put roof on and off... more

 
ESTATE (1988 - 2000)
JLX 3dr
PROS: Everything. It is the most amazing and versatile car I could never change now....
CONS: Thirsty engine... more

 
SOFT TOP (1989 - 1999)
JLX 2dr
PROS: nippy easy to park convertable alarm/immobiliser...
CONS: soft top a pain to get on and off ... more

 
DIESEL ESTATE (1996 - 1998)
2.0 Turbo Diesel 5dr
PROS: Has been very relaible a real strong car and engine still running sweet with no...
CONS: cant find any... more

 
ESTATE (1988 - 2000)
V6 5dr
PROS: 2.0 v6- sounds mean, but not as much power as the turbo diesel. It...
CONS: lots of wind noise. wind noise can be fixed by turning up the stero at... more

 
SOFT TOP (1989 - 1999)
JLX SE 16V 2dr
PROS: All round good visibility Can part it anywhere Fold down seats mean you can transport items which...
CONS: Door locks ice-up in very cold weather Soft top needs replacing on occasion Rear "window" tarnishes and... more

 
ESTATE (1988 - 2000)
1.6 JX 3dr
PROS: its a very cheap car to run and also fun to drive its in a...
CONS: just a little to basic for me... more

 
SOFT TOP (1989 - 1999)
JLX 2dr
PROS: easy parking great fun in warm weather dependable easy to maintain...
CONS: noisy engine too small for kids bit of a guzzler... more