What Car? says
For It's got unique styling and throaty engines - ideal if you want 'something different'
Against Build quality is poor, the interior is ugly, and reliability is questionable
Verdict
The 146 is a car for the enthusiast who is prepared to live with a few niggles
Go for… 1.8 Twin Spark
Avoid… Early 146s
- 1. The cutaway dashboard is blunt and the stalk controls fiddly
- 2. Watch for smoky engines and listen out for noises from the suspension
- 3. The galvanised bodywork keeps rust to a minimum
- 4. The 146's boot is substantially bigger than the three-door 145's
- 5. The 146's turning circle is particularly poor
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