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deegee550, West Midlands
HATCHBACK (2002 - 2004)
1.8 VVTL-i T Sport 3dr
PROS: Performance, fuel economy, handling, reliability....
CONS: Bland looks.... more

Tony Leeson, East Anglia
HATCHBACK (2004 - 2006)
1.4 VVT-i T3 3dr
PROS: I find it an excellent car in every way - comfortable, refined, amazing power from...
CONS: Reliability is paramount in my book and this car is no exception. I have owned... more

jiki, North East
HATCHBACK (1992 - 1997)
1.6 CD 5dr [AC]
PROS: totally reliable...
CONS: trying to find a manual drive to buy in this version is impossible... more

lil, South East
HATCHBACK (2002 - 2004)
1.4 VVT-i T3 5dr
PROS: good on fuel. very very rebable...
CONS: Parts are dear. geerbox stiff after 60 miles. Heeter to clear windows is not good.... more

windsurf, South East
HATCHBACK (2002 - 2004)
1.6 VVT-i T3 5dr Auto
PROS: Vey good reliable car, used to go to the station and for occasional motorway journeys....
CONS: Sometimes steams up inside when parked overnight. Not that good as an auto on the... more

Volker, North East
HATCHBACK (1997 - 2000)
1.3 S 3dr
PROS: Very Reliable. Good driving position. Fantastic Paintwork....
CONS: Plain looks. No air con on this model.... more

shuaib, London
LIFTBACK SPECIAL EDS (1985 - 1986)
1.6 Special 3dr
PROS: very reliable still after being a veteran on the car scene, great fuel saver...
CONS: paint work flakes, electric windows pack up... more

Wilf, East Midlands
HATCHBACK (2002 - 2004)
1.4 VVT-i T2 3dr
PROS: Nice driving position, well laid out cabin area. Roomy rear seats, smooth ride....
CONS: 1.4 very slow on the uptake and very sluggish going uphill.... more

goose, South East
HATCHBACK (2000 - 2002)
1.4 VVTi S 3dr
PROS: very reliable. low running costs, economical. comfortable to drive and quite quick for its engine...
CONS: a little bland to look at perhaps.... more

john-mm29, North East
HATCHBACK (2000 - 2002)
1.4 VVTi GS 3dr
PROS: very reliable...
CONS: not exciting... more

CMR123, North West
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2004 - 2006)
1.4 D-4D T3 5dr MMT
PROS: The tank only needs filling once a month. Has the pulling power of a two litre. Best...
CONS: Boot is just a little on the small side. Wish it had leather seats... more

hpayne, South East
LIFTBACK (1997 - 2000)
1.3 S 5dr
PROS: Totally reliable, comfortable and easy to drive....
CONS: Few extras - servicing expensive when parts needed.... more

 
SPECIAL EDITIONS (1998 - 2000)
1.6 G6R Hatchback 3dr
PROS: Very well set out for a car of its size, in that most small cars...
CONS: The paint work does need alot of care and attention more so than other cars.... more

 
HATCHBACK (1992 - 1997)
1.6 GLi Liftback 5dr
PROS: VERY CHEAP TO RUN AND RELIABLE. LOADS STILL ABOUT WOULD DEFINATELY HAVE ANOTHER....
CONS: NONE... more

 
HATCHBACK (1992 - 1997)
1.3 GLi SE Liftback 5dr
PROS: Best car I have owned...
CONS: good comfortable ride... more