Faults:

The following were all the case when I bought it:

Oil is leaking from a few places.

Weak window motors.

Clutch bearing whines.

Clutch has issues with reverse on occasion.

Since I owned it (mainly due to rough driving on rally-esque roads)

Engine mount slight crack.

Exhaust bracket worn.

General Comments:

Great performance / economy balance.

150bhp is enough for most blasts, but obviously not an M3 slayer. The engine can take a lot more though, and the handling is pretty good.

Although it may screech in corners it sticks to the roads like glue.

It has plenty of pull if you need it and can be revved hard (7500rpm limit). Holds its own against many cars and has run with friends' Civic Type-Rs before (though not keeping up for the most part - those cars are something else, but still keeps pulling towards its limit of 138mph - not that I've tried)

Leathers are comfortable though slightly worn, but it is a 14 year old car. Boot space is vast, legroom is brilliant even for my 6ft 2 frame. Can't complain with the interior and controls aside from lack of cup-holders ;)

Cheap to pick up and insure (£600 and £1100 respectively - 23 0yrs NCB, 3 points)

Note: Mine was labelled "SE" by the dealership (as well as the 2.0 eGT badge) -it is the dealer principle model with all the added extras and I love it!

Faults:

Bodywork beginning to look a little tired.

Slight engine knock on startup.

General Comments:

Having only just acquired the car, I can only provide first impressions.

I am pleasantly surprised at the performance of this car. It's seriously quick. It handles like new even though it's 11 years old this year.

The general condition is excellent with the interior wearing extremely well - what's more ALL the electric toys work!

The seats are supportive and comfortable.

This car is a wolf in sheep's clothing.

Faults:

Valve cover gasket blew-leakage of oil, alternator problems, little scraps all over the body-suspension is rather hard, new battery needed, but thank god that's all for now except rather big consumption-about 10 liters per 100 km during winter time.

General Comments:

Perfect car for so less money. I've got all electric windows, mirrors and sunroof. Good sittings, handling. That's absolutely real driver's car. Everything is in a right place, easy reached and understandable. Perfect steering power, it becomes harder due to higher speed. I love it. Now only I need is good stereo, no more repairing.

Faults:

The car is a Japanese import and the tyres had bad tread wear causing excessive noise.

General Comments:

This is very nice car and handles very well.

However the ride on rough roads can be quite harsh.