I bought my 1998 2.0 GLX in March 2000 from Polar York with 11000 miles on the clock for £8000. Since then it has done 94000 miles and has never broken down, though the ABS system went at 98000 miles. I still drove quite safely for 3 weeks without it as the brakes are still excellent . A second hand unit was bought to fix it, costing £300 including fitting. No other major parts have failed and it has sailed through its MOT every time with minimal preparation, just brakes and pipes needing attention. Front tyres wear a bit quickly but rear ones last forever.
The car is a fine, unflashy car to drive. It handles well and is quite quick enough, especially from 30-70 where it leaves BMW 520s for dead so it overtakes safely and it cruises well. Once you hit 3500 rpm, it goes like sugar off a stick. I am amazed by comments about poor fuel consumption: I have kept records from day 1 and it has averaged 38.5 mpg which is very good for a fairly large car used a lot in traffic during my daily 6 mile commute. I suspect some critics thrash their cars but I drive for economy and this car delivers.
It is spacious, carrying 4 cricketers and their bags or a rock band with amps and guitars with ease. Build is OK; bits of trim fall off but stick back on easily. The car was deliberately bought with no CD or air conditioning (both of which I hate) but there are adequate extras, the heated front window being a godsend and the manual sunroof far better than wasteful AC.
I have had it 7 years now and will keep it till it falls to bits. It's like an ageing but rather loveable girlfriend; it may be a bit dowdy and others may be more glamorous but it still does exactly what I want it to in an utterly reliable manner without costing much. It will owe me nothing when it goes to the great scrapyard in the sky, but I hope this won't be for some years yet.
Update - now had it 9 1/2 years; it's done 127000 miles and went through its last MOT with no work needed and it still goes brilliantly. What a car!
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Hi, welcome to Ciao. I don`t see the point in changing vehicles if they are reliable and you are happy with them. Louise
Wee_lis27 17.05.2007 18:39
Hiya! Good review! Welcome to Ciao! If you add more info such as prices, what it does/it's capabilities, how well it works, how quick it is, where you can get it from etc... you would get better ratings. If you update let me know and il be happy to rerate! Also if you need any help or advice just message me! Lisa xxx
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