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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

Ibn Ali, London
HATCHBACK (1991 - 1998)
1.6i LS 5dr
PROS: Confortable to drive....
CONS: Doesn't look all that.+... more

planzz4, North East
HATCHBACK (1998 - 2005)
1.6i Club 5dr
PROS: Good to drive, comfy, flexible load bay with seat down. Cheap to buy, insure and...
CONS: Constant power steer whine (common flaw apparently). You'll need the extended warranty if its not... more

jewels, North West
HATCHBACK (1998 - 2005)
1.4i 16V LS 5dr
PROS: 5yrs of stress free driving...
CONS: none... more

daveyboy, Northern Ireland
HATCHBACK (1998 - 2005)
1.6i 16V SXi 5dr
PROS: We own the 1.6 SXI - probably the best handling, sportiest, low insurance group...
CONS: Sometimes a little thirsty on short runs (but aren't they all?) tradeoff with great handling... more

VXRboy, North West
SPORT HATCH (2005 - )
2.0T 16V VXR 3dr
PROS: Great looks - compared to Ford Focus ST & VW Golf. Acceleration and power are...
CONS: Two new front tyres = £400, but on 19" rims in a 240bhp car what... more

ralonsoc, South East
HATCHBACK (1998 - 2005)
1.6i 16V CD 5dr Auto
PROS: cheap to buy, practical...
CONS: endless airbag warning light problems, Vauxhall garages are the worst!!... more

macman, Wales
HATCHBACK (2004 - )
1.6i 16V SXi 5dr
PROS: Good styling.Surefooted on the road.Economical & comfortable....
CONS: Boot a bit on the small side for a family hatch.... more

andrewo147, North West
HATCHBACK (2004 - )
1.8i 16V SRi 5dr [Exterior Pack]
PROS: Good drive, Looks good, Plenty of room inside for family...
CONS: A bit thirsty when you put your toe down.... more