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brewin, East Midlands
HATCHBACK (2006 - )
1.8 VVT-i T3-X 5dr
PROS: very reliable...
CONS: expensive... more

stephenandmason, North East
LIFTBACK (2000 - 2003)
1.8 VVTi GS 5dr
PROS: Hi spec equipment, easy and comfortable to drive....
CONS: Gearbox differential bearings failed at 43000 miles. £600 repair bill!... more

Chris, South East
DIESEL TOURER (2006 - )
2.2 D-4D T4 5dr
PROS: Good build quality and loaded with equipment, full colour sat nav works well. Engine has...
CONS: Bland drive, better for motorways than B roads... more

kareems, London
HATCHBACK SPECIAL EDS (2006 - )
1.8 VVT-i Colour Collection 5dr
PROS: Excellent driving experience....
CONS: Very big family car. UK has few small parking bays.... more

 
HATCHBACK (2003 - 2006)
1.8 VVT-i T3-X 5dr
PROS: Excellent reliability Excellent petrol consumption Comfortable on long drives...
CONS: Needs the 17" wheels to look the part... more

 
HATCHBACK (2003 - 2006)
1.8 VVT-i T3-X 5dr
PROS: tank like nice black colour...
CONS: slow on m'way heavy sterring... more

 
HATCHBACK (2003 - 2006)
1.8 VVT-i T2 5dr
PROS: WELDONE...
CONS: GOOD... more

 
ESTATE (1997 - 2000)
2.0 GLS 5dr Auto
PROS: Very Reliable ...
CONS: Very dull, slow... more

 
SALOON (2000 - 2003)
2.0 VVTi SR 4dr
PROS: good confortable and smooth drive...
CONS: servicing can be costly... more

 
SALOON (2003 - 2006)
2.0 VVT-i T Spirit 4dr
PROS: a really brilliant reliable car....
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LIFTBACK (1997 - 2000)
2.0 CDX 5dr Auto
PROS: 2...
CONS: 3... more

 
LIFTBACK (1997 - 2000)
2.0 CDX 5dr
PROS: Excellent boot space and leg room...
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SALOON (2000 - 2003)
1.8 VVTi GS 4dr
PROS: Extra reliable. Service every year at MOT time then nothing till the next year. Very...
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DIESEL TOURER (2003 - 2006)
2.0 D-4D T2 5dr
PROS: Nice Looking car reliable good MPG...
CONS: parts are expensive Standard version only comes with front e/w interior not that good... more

 
TOURER (2003 - 2006)
1.8 VVT-i T3-S 5dr
PROS: great size boot excellent fuel economy 55+...
CONS: lumber support on front seat not wide enough... more