Throttle Problems: Car developed 'hiccups' at 44,000 miles. Potentiometer replaced at a cost of £260. Now the throttle cuts out completely for several seconds fairly regularly. 'Hiccups' still remain although less often.
Fairly nippy for a 1.0 litre engine, but is still underpowered and could use 5 better ratioed gears too.
Very easy to drive though; easy gear-change and good handling, although it feels fragile on fast corners.
It's an OK town car but nothing special. Fuel economy is fantastic though, it'll do 350 miles on £25's worth of unleaded.
Throttle problems are becoming very annoying.
Scratches and dents appear from nowhere, and the bodywork seems fragile.
Depreciation is a major worry too, with the car losing £2000 in value over two years.
I've had my 'elation' for 2 years now and it is nothing less than a truly superb car!
P.S. Reliability is 10 and NOT 3!!!
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