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Anyone have one ? Whats the boot space like ? (2 kids(one wife) camping equip etc) big enough ?
or go for the estate ?
I've had two - the boot is pretty vast for a hatchback, could take two bikes (wheels off) and luggage for a 2 person weekend in wales with the seats up! I think they were biggest in their class in 2004. I used to have to carry a lot of stuff for work, but I always had half a boot left, compared to other people who had to empty their work stuff out entirely every weekend.
Not an exciting car, but smooth solid and dependable. The Diesel is better than the petrol, especially in the snow.
I've had a 2002 2.0D saloon, 2005 2.2D hatchback and currently have a 2011 2.0D estate...guess where my work buys their company cars 😆 I also have one wife and two kids...stop copying me 😉
Definitely go for the 2.2D as it's much better than the 2.0D, not only is it loads quicker it's more economical as you don't need keep the accelerator rammed into the carpet all day to avoid being overtaken by Ford Ka's. They handle ok but do feel heavy and cornering enthusiasm is ultimately reigned in by under steer. The satnav works but is pretty crap in comparison to Tom Tom's or even smart phones. The hatchback will just about be big enough for the famliy plus camping kit but the estate will be better and if you're anything like us you'd probably need a roof box too. After having the estate for a year and being able to easily throw two bikes in the boot with the seats down I wouldn't get anything else now.
thanks for advice
Ive had 3 😯
53 2.0d hatch
54 2.0d hatch
57 2.2d 180bhp estate!
Ace cars compared to my currant 09 volvo v70 2.0d....
as others have said the 2.2 is the best for economy and the boots are massive.
Only 1 negative... the rear shocks are soft as cheese, load the boot and you look like your going to take off! Oh, and miles wise, all of mine did over 130k before they went back, and never a major mechanical!