The head gasket gave up the ghost at 39,000 miles and had to be replaced, but luckily I had the car under warranty and it was repaired for free. Also the clutch was slipping, but it's just a nut under the bonnet that needed tightening up. None of the things have been bad, but just inconvenient. Like most of the other reviews it does seem to have a problem with mysterious dents appearing.
The car is a little rocket now I have fitted a K&N performance air filter.
I have also resprayed the dashboard the same color as the exterior "Broom Yellow" and it looks very affective.
Also fitting a ICE system in the car is easy because it's so small and easy to work on.
I have had an Alfa Romeo 145 1.7i which I loved, but I sold it because of the high running costs. Now I have this little pocket rocket I have never looked back, it's fun, fast and even my girlfriend likes it, which is always a good thing.
Hey I was just wondering if your clutch is very low? maybe its just mine and need to get it checked! :S also wondering how you resprayed the dash is there an easy way of taking it off? thanks!