Faults:

Starter Motor at 85000 miles.

General Comments:

Its done 149000 miles and only one real car stopping fault (starter motor).

Everything else like tyres and brakes seem to last well.

This has been a fantastic reliable car and my daughter now has one as well.

Still drives well after all those miles and would not hesitate to take it on a driving tour round Europe with total confidence.

Will be buying another one, but who knows when as this one just keeps on rolling on.

Faults:

Starter motor just beginning to screech on cold starts.

Rust appearing on boot where the spoiler is mounted.

General Comments:

This car has great handling and sticks to the road like glue, much better than my Citroen ZX I had previously.

It's a good looking car with the body- kit and larger wheels, although inside is a bit dull - grey plastic everywhere.

Performance for a big car is reasonable with 150bhp, but you have to keep it above 4500rpm to get the best out of it, otherwise you get left behind (got obliterated by a Mercedes Sprinter van on the motorway the other day and by a VW Polo diesel on a hill!)

Does anyone know if it is easy to modify this type of engine, needs more torque.

Faults:

Two exhaust sections have needed replacing due to slight "blowing".

Battery flattened by fault in interior light, which didn't turn itself off.

General Comments:

The car has been extremely fun to drive, combining an understated presence with a responsive engine.

It is possible to drive it sedately, but the free-revving engine is itching to propel the car toward the horizon.

The boot space is generous enough to take all a family can throw at it.

The low driving position and stiff suspension, coupled with the firm, but supportive seats make any journey, short or long, a pleasure to undertake.

Faults:

When bought, one side mirror failed to fold back.

General Comments:

Suspension is hard, not as comfortable as Toyota.

CVT is great, but little bit rattle when is in low speed.

2.0 DOHC engine is powerful, but little noisy (may be fussy, but compared to my old 1.5L Nissan, which is a great small car).

In general, this car is superb when you think of same year Camry wagon's price. CVT is something fascinating, specially when speed is over 80km/h, feels very smooth.

Wagon shape is robust not like those new one (too feminine).

Want to thank to the previous Japanese. owner who had been careful and nearly changed everything (oil, air filter, brake pads and two new Goodyear tyres in front) when he/she sold this car to NZ.

Faults:

Only fault is boot handle sometimes won't open unless key is inserted and turned.

General Comments:

I've owned the car for over 6 years and have no plans to change it for some time yet, as a part time car dealer I know a good car when I see one! I change the oil/filter annually and coolant every four years and that is all the maintenance it's ever had or needed. It's still on the original exhaust and clutch and I've only had to replace one light bulb. There is no rust, fit and finish are superb. Steering feel and handling cannot be faulted, but the ride is a little firm compared to the latest Mondeo or Focus. Fuel economy is excellent, 40 Miles per gallon are the norm. The boot is huge, quality standard radio/cassette and no signs of wear make this a great family car.