Road Tests

2005 Toyota Echo

2005 Toyota Echo

The Good:
– Excellent build quality
– Low running costs
– Tall interior
The Bad:
– Limited legroom
– Unstable in cross-winds
– Odd exterior styling

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2002 Toyota Corolla

2002 Toyota Corolla

The Good:
– Reliable and solidly built
– Low running costs
– Large interior
The Bad:
– Tall styling
– High used car prices
– Base model low on features

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2005 Toyota Camry

2005 Toyota Camry

The Good:
– Reliable and solidly built
– Smooth ride quality
– Huge quiet interior
The Bad:
– Very large on the outside
– Higher price than before
– Handling far from sporty

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2005 Peugeot 407

2005 Peugeot 407

The Good:
– Amazing exterior
– Loaded with features
– Excellent handling
The Bad:
– Rearward visibility
– Limited rear space
– Above-average prices

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2005 Peugeot 206 RC

2005 Peugeot 206 RC

The Good:
– Excellent handling
– Sporting looks
– Affordable price
The Bad:
– Painfully hard clutch pedal
– Nosiy and harsh ride quality
– Some cheap interior bits

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2005 Peugeot 206 CC

2005 Peugeot 206 CC

The Good:
– Tight handling
– High speed stability
– The folding hard top
The Bad:
– Weak base engine
– Tight interior space
– Some missing features

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2001 Honda Civic

2001 Honda Civic

The Good:
– Reliable and solidly built
– Low petrol consumption
– Some models are very quick
The Bad:
– Slow base model
– Not cheap to buy used
– Skinny tyres

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2003 Ford Mondeo

2003 Ford Mondeo

The Good:
– Manageable size
– Pleasing looks
– Excellent handling
The Bad:
– Basic auto gearbox
– Weak engine
– Might be mistaken for a taxi

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2003 Chevrolet Lumina

2003 Chevrolet Lumina

The Good:
– Strong engines
– Large interior
– Rear-wheel-drive
The Bad:
– Below-average fuel economy
– Some interior fittings imperfect
– Aging platform

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2000 Chevrolet Lumina

2000 Chevrolet Lumina

The Good:
– Strong engines
– Large interior
– Rear-wheel-drive
The Bad:
– Below-average fuel economy
– Some Interior fittings imperfect
– Below-average resale value

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