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For It looks good, it's fine to drive and spacious, too
Against The driving position isn't great and there's too much wind noise at motorway speeds
Verdict
It drives just as well as the saloon version, but gives more practicality
Go for… 2.0D Sport
Avoid… 3.0 V6
- 1. The boot is big and well shaped, and there's plenty of room for passengers, too
- 2. Our advice is to buy a post-2003 model, as reports say they're much more reliable
- 3. Many early cars suffered from clutch failure and transmission whine
- 4. Door seals can leak, so keep an eye open for water marks or any dampness inside
- 5. If the steering rattles, it may cost quite a bit to fix
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