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Yorkie45, North East
HATCHBACK (2007 - )
116i SE 5dr
PROS: Well built, fantastic handling, totally reliable and well equipped in SE version...
CONS: II6 petrol not the quickest from the lights and ride is a bit firm for... more

rodr1601, East Midlands
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2004 - )
120d ES 5dr
PROS: Nippy, economical, looks good, great to drive. Servicing costs are reasonable and low tax rates...
CONS: rDo not fall in the trap of installing non run flat tyres, they do not... more

jogs, West Midlands
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2004 - )
118d Sport 5dr
PROS: leather trim seats are good. good resale value which was the reason for buying. fairly...
CONS: REALLLLLY expensive to service and has short intervals for the servicing. Very bumpy ride maybe... more

GT1, North West
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2007 - )
120d SE 5dr
PROS: A quick quiet cruiser lots of toys such as sat nav added, holds the road...
CONS: Run flat tyres are hard and create some tyre roar (but great safety feature) back... more

sblaikie, North East
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2007 - )
118d M Sport 5dr
PROS: Economic. I averagr around 44 mpg for the 118d engine over 6,000 of mixed driving...
CONS: suspension far to hard on the 118d with M pack. Yellow engine warning light keeps... more

nickd, East Anglia
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2004 - )
120d Sport 5dr
PROS: Excellent little car goes round corners like on rails and fast. Also great on motor ways...
CONS: Hards ride as my car has sport suspention... more

gollum49, West Midlands
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2004 - )
120d SE 5dr
PROS: Feels solid, good handling,quick...
CONS: MPG rubbish... more

benashwell, South West
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2004 - )
120d Sport 5dr
PROS: Great drive, powerful while still remaining economical with combined figures of 42mpg. In the main...
CONS: Solid ride on run flats - tyres themselves are expensive. Some small components like door... more

wildthornberry, North West
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2004 - )
118d SE 5dr
PROS: Great looking car with lots of gadgets. Good value for money and great on petrol....
CONS: Problem after problem, and none of them are cheap to get fixed. The worst car... more

simondspencer, West Midlands
HATCHBACK (2007 - )
116i M Sport 5dr
PROS: Its got everything i could want!Looks great,well equiped and good on fuel....
CONS: No folding door mirrors.... more

tobyhargrave, East Midlands
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2004 - )
118d SE 5dr
PROS: Quick, economical, looks great...
CONS: Not much room in the back / boot... more

jbtg1985, East Midlands
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2004 - )
120d Sport 5dr
PROS: Great to drive and look at. Very good handling and a fantastic 2L diesel engine....
CONS: Standard equipment is minimal, and leg room behind a tall driver is onlyt suitable for... more

Charles Baxter, South East
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2004 - )
120d SE 5dr
PROS: Good running costs, very good level of trim and fantastic fun to drive. The torque...
CONS: Standard wheel could do with being a larger rim but then for the day to... more

barb, North West
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2004 - )
118d SE 5dr
PROS: Excellent handling and power delivery Very reliable With exception of door handles build quality is superb...
CONS: Standard front seats have no lumbar support and give backache within 30 mins All door handles... more

 
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2004 - )
118d Sport 5dr
PROS: Handling, economy, ...
CONS: price of sat nav, didnt get it - was 2k, no M version!... more