Faults:

As the car is a 1992 model (getting on a bit) and I bought it from the North (lot of rain) the underneath of the car was quite rusty. Subsequently, I've had to change the exhaust (OUCH!) as one section was only available from a dealer for £260!!!

My girlfriend was filling up one day and noticed petrol coming onto her feet! The filler pipe going to the tank had corroded through.

Other than 2 oil changes in 2 years or so, the car is one of the most reliable I've ever owned.

Parts though are frankly stupidly priced from the main dealer, considering the age of the car, and because they are a rare car, second hand bits are hard to source.

General Comments:

In my opinion, this is one of the most handsome of all the nineties superminis, with lovely smooth lines and rounded rear end. With 138 bhp as standard in such a light car, do you think this car is quick, YOU BET! I beat a Merc CLK Kompressor from the lights not so long ago, he was very very surprised.

The interior is a little plasticky and the seats could do with more support, but that's about it. If you like a sporting drive, go for lowering springs and uprated shocks, makes a world of difference.

Faults:

Automatic gearbox sometimes acting weird.

General Comments:

A very good car, reliable and fun to drive, like a go-cart, especially with the automatic transmission.

Faults:

I smashed the pig off the road backwards at about 70 mph, over a concrete post, through a wire fence and into a field, and it just started no problem, sweet as a nut.

The beast did start to fall apart after that though; the exhaust was wrecked, no electrics, except lights on the dash board started coming off. It leaked, then the suspension collapsed like a diseased lung.

Absolutely no engine problems though, but it started leaking fuel, and of course wrecked my driveway. Hilarious.

General Comments:

Loved the dog, it was a riot. Everyone who drove it said it must have a twisted chassis, but I didn't care, I just think it had character.

It wasn't very nice when it tried to kill me though, but fair do's, I had the thing crushed into a cube. It's a coffee table now.

Faults:

Now at 238500, the brake rotors have to be replaced. They're not good any more.

I think there is a hole in the benzine tank. So when I fill the tank, benzine leaks out, not too much, a little bit here and there. I fixed the problem by not buying a full tank of benzine. He he..

General Comments:

Well for a car that is 13 years old, and that has traveled 238000km, it rules. It's really reliable, starts all the time. Even at winter time here in Norway, when temperatures get to minus 20C, it starts without problems.

I'm really happy with this car! I will buy the new Colt CZT as my next car.

Faults:

Electric window broke due to stupid friend leaning on it whilst I was putting it up!

Sunroof doesn't slide due to not using for a while!

Overall extremely reliable keep the oil fresh and servicing is a must!

General Comments:

This car is awesome, its fast, it turns heads, its smooth and reliable what more could you want?

Comes with all electrics including central locking just add alloys a sound system and polish and your ready to go. The sweet 4g92 engine revs freely and delivers good power. Because its light it grips the road and for a 1992 car is extremly agile and poised.