Faults:

Fogged-up/scratched rear plastic window.

Zipper on rear window frayed.

General Comments:

Fantastic driving position, you feel really like you are in a solid little sports car. The ergonomics are top-notch everything fits like a glove, steering wheel is excellent.

The performance considering this is a non-turbo 1.6 litre engine is excellent, once a few revs are on board the car pulls away quite well.

Handling is just pure sportscar, faultless really, easy to control oversteer, understeer if you wish, steering can be controlled in the wet in corners by the throttle etc etc... don't take any of this as meaning it is 'zippy' in the sense of a small commuter/family car that turns well or anything. What I would emphasize is that for a sports driving enthusiast there are not many cars that handle this well, you can go seriously fast through twisty roads on dry summer days! Loads of grip.

Exhaust sounds excellent, classic note.

Gearbox very smooth and 'snick-snick' style between gears. Very tight and precise.

The only down point is luggage space and wind noise on long distance drives.

It's not a problem day to day, but for 8 hour interstate drives it is quite noisy. I suggest earplugs! They work well and you can still hear the radio fine.

For very keen drivers, newer light weight wheels and performance tyres, packaged with an aftermarket sports suspension system would eat up just about anything in twisty driving!

Not to mention turbo and supercharger kits for straight-line urge.

Faults:

Replaced the rear plastic window. (faded)

Car vibrates at 100-105Km/hr.

Manual adjustment of side mirrors difficult.. Plastic may crack if forced.

General Comments:

The ride is sporty and high speed can be safely attained in tight curves.

Suggest installation of radio speakers in headrests.

Fairly economical of gas. Very low maintenance cost.

Faults:

Needed new hood which cost $1000.

Interior fading a bit due to exposure to sun.

No further expenses aside from regular upkeep.

General Comments:

Absolutely loved it, shouldn't have sold it, but I had to because of moving to the UK. Am looking for another one. The 1.6 engine is not fast, but character full when kept over 4000 RPM. Handling is excellent and the chassis could do with a bit more power. Fairly good mileage, small trunk. Can get a bit rough on long rides though. Poor standard radio.

Very reliable. A hoot to drive.

Faults:

The battery had to be changed at about 100.000 Km for the first time. Keep in mind that it's a little bit expensive and unique to find.

Always keep an eye on the soft top and take good care of it otherwise you'll have problems.

General Comments:

Great car with no problems at all. Handles like a real sports car and its fast enough, if you keep in mind that has only a 1.6 lit engine.