Faults:

Gasket on radiator cap had to be replaced.

Right hand side rear wheel bearings had to be replaced.

Right hand rear shock absorber has worn extremely.

Plastic moulded mudflaps scrape on low surfaces.

General Comments:

Lacks power on acceleration, but powers along once you get going. The manual choke in this model has great deal to do with this problem!!!

Lots of room; very comfortable.

Faults:

Head gasket blew out of nowhere. heated up regularly. besides that nothing else.

General Comments:

The car runs well if looked after probably.

Faults:

This little coupe has taken a real hammering from my nephew and it never skipped a beat.

The only things needing replacing were the CV joints, timing belt and battery.

The only thing I hated was the constant bonging of all the warning gadgets telling you the lights are on, the seatbelt is not done up etc..

General Comments:

This little 2 door coupe was fully optioned and it was punished during the time it was in our family, it never let us down once.

Frankly I'm amazed they could build a car so strong.

It never failed to start and was a pleasure to drive.

Faults:

The alloy head cracked due to straining the engine when cold, had to replace it. Have had quite a lot of trouble with front wheel bearings. Front disc brake discs where warped when we purchased it, have had planing twice. Recently having problems with cooling system pressure.

General Comments:

This car is a good cheap car with unreal fuel economy. Can't argue with 800km's on a 50 litre tank. Easy to maintain being Diesel, but lacks power. Has very good handling, replaced rear shockers before they began to sag which is common in this car. Heaps of interior room for a medium car and is reasonably comfortable to drive.