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nat, West Midlands
HATCHBACK (2000 - 2004)
1.0i 12V Comfort 3dr
PROS: loads of gadgets, better than the older version i had. good on fuel,reliable,cheap to maintain....
CONS: had a problem with the gear linkage but vauxhall changed the plastic linkage with a... more

stepled1, Northern Ireland
HATCHBACK SPECIAL EDS (2000 - 2004)
1.0i 12V Active 3dr
PROS: Looks ok, with decent radio and cd player...
CONS: noisey rear suspension and loud rattle from timing chain when started, also noisey when engine... more

Jenna, North West
HATCHBACK (2000 - 2004)
1.0i 12V Comfort 3dr
PROS: really good first car, really nippy, small and fast for a one litre, really nice...
CONS: parcel shelf clips broken... more

Nan, South West
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2006 - )
1.7 CDTi Design 5dr
PROS: all seats and steering wheel adjustable for all members of the family to get comfortable....
CONS: Hardly anything. boot not big but enough.... more

fi , South West
HATCHBACK (1993 - 2000)
1.2 LS 3dr
PROS: cheap to run good on taxing reliable love the shape...
CONS: no power streeing its white small enegie size would like it bigger... more

sbl2811, South West
HATCHBACK SPECIAL EDS (1994 - 2000)
1.2 16V SXi 3dr
PROS: amazin lil car good first time runner...
CONS: heating is rubbish but its a old car... more

cameron01, North West
HATCH SPECIAL ORDER (1999 - 2000)
1.2 16V . COM 5dr
PROS: its cheap insurance, small so it can get in tight spots easily!power steering is good...
CONS: mine is pulling too much petrol it now does 45 miles for £10 !!!!!! how... more

andreea, South East
HATCHBACK (2003 - 2006)
1.2i 16V Design 3dr
PROS: In my opinion, looks better than the other hatchbacks (except Peugeots), and is very economical....
CONS: Very slow off the mark and very uncomfortable ro drive round bends and corners. It... more

ldc, Scotland
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2006 - )
1.3 CDTi [90] Design 5dr
PROS: comfort, power. ride. handling. are all brilliant...
CONS: slight blind spot with front pillars... more

digitalorange, South East
HATCHBACK (1993 - 2000)
1.2 Merit 3dr
PROS: My car is 11 years old and is still going strong! Cheap to run, tax...
CONS: Bit unstable around bends and the steering is not completely responsive. The brakes are not... more

vitertex, North East
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2000 - 2003)
1.7Di 16V Comfort 5dr
PROS: GOOD MPG...
CONS: BIT SMALL... more

cf47_craig, Wales
HATCHBACK (2000 - 2004)
1.2i 16V SXi 3dr Easytronic
PROS: good equipment...
CONS: easytronic a bit jerky but overall works... more

Mr Davies, North West
HATCHBACK SPECIAL EDS (1994 - 2000)
1.0 12V Sting 3dr
PROS: Alloys, Rear Spoiler & nice blue paintwork...
CONS: Always at the garage. Head Gasket fault was the main problen leading to an engine... more

kinglis, North West
HATCHBACK (2000 - 2004)
1.2i 16V Club 5dr Easytronic
PROS: It has central locking and thats all I can say for it...
CONS: The tiptronic is an expensive part to replace if it goes... more

kris.hitchman, South East
HATCHBACK (2000 - 2004)
1.2i 16V SXi 3dr
PROS: Very economical and great to drive. Very Reliable....
CONS: No air conditioning so gets really hot in the summer. My model doesn't have electric... more