Faults:

Crank sensor intermittently failed. Major hassle. $900AUD to fix and only diagnosable at dealership.

Rear window wiper needed replacing. Haven't done yet.

Front window wiper replaced.

Constant power window issues. Rear power window will not go back up. Getting quoted today.

Leaked coolant through plastic attachment at front of engine. Cheap to fix. Generally needs reservoir refill every 3-4 weeks.

General Comments:

The hardest thing about this car is finding a good mechanic to perform your maintenance within your budget.

Also, the electronics. The problems range from serious (my engine would shut down at any time -even when going 100kmh, due to a crank sensor issue) to small and annoying (constant power window issues)

The car does keep going and going, but youve got to maintain it. Its brilliant for inner-city driving, but I would probably get something with less electronics, and cheaper parts next time.

The interior is awesome tho, and for a 6'2" guy this hatchback is extremely roomy and comfortable.

Faults:

Rear windows mechanisms needed replaced - $220 each.

Leaks water - we're are always replacing it.

Seems to be leaking a bit of oil which stinks to high heaven when driving in town - may just be the broken dip stick.

Fabric on ceiling is coming away...

General Comments:

This car looks good, and costs about the right amount, but I wouldn't buy another. Why can't reliable car's also be good looking - must we all resort to the Corolla. ow could both rear windows mechanisms be wore out - I can't imagine they're used as much as the front ones???

PLEEEAASSEE someone build a car with good looks and reliability - it is too much to ask???

Faults:

Fuel pump relay failed (twice).

Main radiator fan died.

Power steering pump sprung a leak.

Headlights became nonadjustable, requiring 2 new ones.

Various plastic-y bits were dropping off the body and interior.

General Comments:

A real let down - was expecting better build quality from a Euro car, but interior fit and finish was very disappointing.

Gutless engine.

Least reliable car I have ever owned, and when things did go wrong it cost many many $$$ to fix.

Handled pretty well though.

Faults:

Rattling inside door frames, deformed boot molding and squeaky foot pedals (all 3).

General Comments:

Great car, plenty of grunt, looks good and moves off the mark like a rocket, even with the air-con running. Good clean braking. Cruises tight at around 115km and generally runs well on the higher octane (unleaded) fuel. Why doesn't this model have a fuel light!