Body work panels became scruffy and dented surprisingly easily.
Much of the plastic trim fell off within the first year.
New starter motor was fitted in 1998.
New radiator fitted after other over-heated on my way to work three years ago.
Seats are fraying an beginning to look tatty.
Also the usual things like the exhaust was replaced.
The cars performance was pathetic in comparison to my Volvo, which was stolen.
The engine is reliable and quite economic though it is gutless.
The equipment levels however were fairly good.
It is cheap and quite good value for money, though servicing and certain parts are getting a little expensive.
The cabin is gloomy and the cheap nasty plastics do not help.
You clearly think the Volvo was a better car, which is undoubtedly was, but it was also 5 times the price.
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