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alf, South West
HATCHBACK (1998 - 2005)
1.6i 16V SXi 3dr BI-FUEL
PROS: cheap...
CONS: good runer... more

minimadgaz, North West
HATCHBACK (1998 - 2005)
1.8i 16V SRi 3dr [AC]
PROS: Cheap to buy run and insure handles well and goes like stink for a 1.8...
CONS: dashboard looks a bit tacky but are vast improved on the new models... more

fernsfaves, West Midlands
DIESEL SPORT HATCH (2005 - )
1.9 CDTi SRi [120] 3dr
PROS: Mine is actually the SXi not SRi but pretty much the same. Looks great, nice to...
CONS: Reaching for the seatbelt can be a strain and is a bit of a bind... more

rabbit, West Midlands
DIESEL HATCHBACK (1998 - 2005)
1.7 CDTi 16V LS 5dr [AC]
PROS: Comfortable and cost effective to run....
CONS: Noisey Diesel engine, fuel ecu problems... more

biggie, South East
HATCHBACK (1991 - 1998)
1.4 [82 PS] Merit 3dr Auto
PROS: good runner never let me down always starts...
CONS: rattles when idling... more

mic, North West
HATCHBACK (2004 - )
1.6i 16V SXi [115] 5dr
PROS: superb...
CONS: noting... more

VickyHinch, East Midlands
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2004 - )
1.7 CDTi 16V Club [100] 5dr
PROS: It is practical, easily fits the shopping and a buggy in the boot with plenty...
CONS: Nothing really wrong with the car but if there was a minor grumble the seats... more

boxert, North West
HATCHBACK (1998 - 2005)
1.6i 16V Club 5dr
PROS: Good interior and exterior, looks very nice and also a very solid car...
CONS: rear view restricted quite alot due to the back shelf... more

Vrrumm, East Midlands
DIESEL ESTATE (1998 - 2004)
1.7 TD Envoy 5dr
PROS: Good fuel economy and cheap to run....
CONS: equipment level is a bit limited on this model and is not comfortable for a... more

jalopy, North East
CONVERTIBLE (1987 - 1993)
2.0i GTE 2dr
PROS: What a great car, has speed & everything...
CONS: Can't knock it... more

shamzahmed, London
HATCHBACK (1998 - 2005)
1.6i 16V LS 5dr
PROS: Confortable to drive and visibility from driver's seat is good...
CONS: change cam belt every 40,000 miles as it can go any time after that, mine... more

dmac, East Midlands
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2004 - )
1.9 CDTi 16V SRi [150] 5dr [Exterior Pack]
PROS: very quick for a diesel,very responsive,like the mpg,fun to drive.good value for money...
CONS: lack of equipment inside the car,very basic in the back.the sri likes going through front... more

meg929w, Scotland
DIESEL SPORT HATCH (2005 - )
1.7 CDTi 16V SXi [100] 3dr
PROS: Good road holding. Great MPG...
CONS: Gearbox a bit sticky. Uneven throttle response... more

obelix, South East
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2004 - )
1.9 CDTi 16V SRi [150] 5dr [Exterior Pack]
PROS: Stands out from standard model with skirts. Handling is excellent. Good mixture of speed and...
CONS: Skirts prone to getting knocked.... more

ChrisS, South East
DIESEL ESTATE (2004 - )
1.9 CDTi 16V Design [150] 5dr
PROS: rapid for what it is; sports button fun; big boot; sports seats comfortable....
CONS: Had several faults from new. Noisy belt tensioner in engine; creaky steering wheel; clunk when... more