Faults:

Window mechanisms.

Dash clocks failed.

Interior light.

Sump from small rock (which every other car went out over except mine).

General Comments:

Top class fuel economy; 55+mpg on a bad day.

I have changed all the brakes, and 4 shocks, which is not a problem; these are servicing parts.

Boot is huge.

The seat adjustment is very hard to get right; it's either too far away or too close.

It's a 90bhp version, but drop it to 4th and we are away. Overtaking is never a problem, the engine runs sweet, the gearbox is good, but when dropping to 2nd, it groans sometimes; no idea why.

Brilliant car. I do 600 miles a week, and not a flinch outta it.

Faults:

Rear window clip broke down, so the window could not go back up - I fixed it myself, and it's been working perfect for 5 years already.

Ceiling upholstery fell down (after 10 years!!!)

Air conditioning foam sealant flows from the vents.

A/T is slipping sometimes, and sometimes a knock is felt between the gears.

General Comments:

All the car is original!!! Nothing has changed yet.

Very reliable and solid car, very comfortable.

Low fuel consumption; 8.2L/100km average - the car weighs 1400 kilos empty.

VERY big trunk - 550 liters.

Actually a Volkswagen, but much better, and much more reliable, comfortable and cheaper.

Faults:

I bought this car second hand.

Haven't had one spot of trouble except the usual wear and tear of replacing brake shoes and discs, which both were original from new. Rear brake shoes are still untouched; barely any wear.

General Comments:

I have the 90bhp version, which is quite slow, but it gets me where I wanna go for astonishingly low diesel costs. 54 miles to the gallon doing 80mph. Can even get more of you're not heavy footed.

Everything seems like good quality; good heavy doors, and a smooth ride.

Faults:

MAF sensor needs replacing due to flat spots.

Had to have both front springs replaced.

Rear electric window regulator needs replacing; window will not operate and keeps creeping down.

Radio reception worse I have ever known.

Without air con on, the windows mist up instantly.

General Comments:

Very economical. Should improve even more when MAF sensor replaced.

Feels quicker than the Audi A4 TDi it replaced.

Huge boot.

Rear very cramped with the front seats fully back. My two year old Daughter just fits behind me in a booster sea. Cannot fit a child seat behind my seat.

Would gladly trade boot space for a few more inches of rear leg room.

If being used for a family car, would consider a 2004 on, as it has more rear space, or a Superb.