Faults:

A malfunction with electro-mechanic valve that controls the turbo's air intake. 25,000 KMs.

Replacement of a dashboard light.

General Comments:

Powerful 110 hp engine.

Excellent torque.

Fantastic km/litre average. 3.8 L per 100km!

Very agile, handles like it's on rails!

Seat have good side support, but lacks back support. Hard on the kidneys after some miles.

Excellent powerful and fatigue resistant brakes!

Faults:

Exhaust heat shield started rattling, door pin snapped off when pressed to lock doors.

General Comments:

Quick enough to see off XR3i's and the like but doesn't like being revved high. Handling neat, but when pushed hard results in understeer. Would not mind a go in the new 1.8 turbo, maybe it would like being driven a bit harder.

Faults:

Twice within the first year the spark plugs went and had to be relaced. The dealers didn't seem at all surprised and replaced them straight away. The second time they replaced them they put in a new type of plug. Haven't had any problems since.

The upholstery in the 1 litre is very light in colour and stains very easily. There was no option on the upholstery when buying it.

General Comments:

The body is good and solid but is maybe just a bit heavy for the 1 litre engine. The suspension is quite soft and therefore the car has quite a bit of bodyroll.

Overall it is a good car, especially as a first car. Perhaps it is driven a bit hard by myself for the small engine.

Faults:

Nothing has gone wrong.

General Comments:

Fantastic fun to drive, especially on winding country roads, holds the road excellently. My advice, forget the Golf GTi, get one of these, price tag is a huge plus.

Faults:

Central Locking stopped working due to loose conection. Pain but sorted under warrenty.

General Comments:

Great car! So good I've just gone and ordered the 1999 16v version, for that little bit more power!

Faults:

Speedo and the rpm meter doesn't always work so well under certain circumstances (meaning when it is really cold weather, under 10 degrees below zero celsius).

General Comments:

Nice car, priceworthy, same as VW Polo but 20,000 FIM cheaper.

Faults:

Nothing as yet. Have had this car since April of this year and I have had no trouble with it. Have six thousand miles up on it already and it seems to be coming into its own.

General Comments:

Very reliable. Approx 48-49 miles to the gallon. Suggest metallic green when purchasing. Easily dented though. Dealer service excellent.