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jeremy01, South East
DIESEL ESTATE (2004 - )
2.4D SE 5dr Geartronic [Euro 4]
PROS: Comfortable and supportive front seats. excellent interior materials for dash , carpets etc. Ultra reliable....
CONS: Geartronic saps fuel economy by 6-8 mpg Rear seats are a disaster as is the... more

kennythesnake, West Midlands
DIESEL ESTATE (2004 - )
D5 SE 5dr
PROS: great on fuel .its a flying machine. a pleasure to drive. great sound system...
CONS: turning circle could be better... more

rodden, Wales
ESTATE (2000 - 2004)
2.4 170 5dr
PROS: Well built and solid car. Drives well for such a large estate car. You can...
CONS: Hard on Tyres, the drivers side rear wears unevenly every 5000 miles. Lightbulbs prone to... more

 
10V ESTATE (1996 - 1999)
2.5 10V XLT 5dr Auto
PROS: Great for space, best thought out estate I have ever seen. Very comfortable and relaxing....
CONS: A little thirsty. Could do with a bit more power.... more

 
DIESEL ESTATE (1996 - 2000)
2.5 D 5dr Auto
PROS: Seat comfort Power Enjoyment Space...
CONS: Servicing costs... more

 
DIESEL ESTATE (2000 - 2004)
2.4 D5 SE 5dr
PROS: great fuel economy, nice performance for a big car, bags of space...
CONS: handling is sometimes a bit iffy, torque steer sometime catches you out.... more

 
DIESEL ESTATE (2000 - 2004)
2.4 D5 SE 5dr Auto
PROS: Although a diesel engine, this car has tremendous acceleration and towing power, even when fully...
CONS: It is difficult to name significant problems, but the ones that spring to mind are... more

 
ESTATE (2000 - 2004)
2.4 140 SE 5dr
PROS: huge interior space, very comfortable and parctical. drivers position is perfect for me at 6'3...
CONS: drinks a bit of fuel... more

 
DIESEL ESTATE (2004 - )
D5 S 5dr [185]
PROS: Space, versitility, fuel economy, high speed cruising...
CONS: Turning circle, parking in town... more

 
ESTATE (2000 - 2004)
2.4 140 SE 5dr
PROS: V comfortable Great on long journeys...
CONS: Slow... more

 
ESTATE (2000 - 2004)
2.4 170 SE 5dr Auto
PROS: Very reliable good economical...
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20V ESTATE (1996 - 1999)
2.5 20V 5dr Auto
PROS: Great build quality, thoughtful design, even after 150,000 miles its drives well and doesn't squeek...
CONS: A bit heavy on fuel, but it is a big car... more

 
ESTATE (2000 - 2004)
2.4 170 SE 5dr Auto
PROS: 50ks per annum a pleasure due to the well appointed trim & comfort. It also...
CONS: Engine noise through accelleration a bit rough compared to rival makes. Servicing costs high &... more

 
ESTATE (2000 - 2004)
2.3 T5 SE 5dr Geartronic
PROS: Very comfortable. Huge load capacity. Smooth geartronic box....
CONS: Poor turning circle... more

 
AWD ESTATE (1996 - 2000)
AWD 5dr Auto
PROS: Excellent Load Space Good towing capabilities Excellent on a wet slipway when recovering a boat Very comfortable long...
CONS: Could have better fuel consumption Autobox would be better if had tiptronic... more