i've had mine now for four months, i do have the odd rattle now and then, but i'm putting it down to road surfaces and the cold of winter, as when its been warm inside they seam to go, the fuel consumption isnt too bad either, as i get (according to the computer) 27.7 mpg around town and some times it gets a bit of welly now and then so it aint too bad. no worse on same town driving as my 1.6 16valve xsara. the only faults so far was the xenon bulb that went, so that wasnt fault of the car and the other is the side heated screen which has been looked at but not sure if its ok as the weather is ok now. ill have to boil a kettle up to steam inside to check it we i get time. i would of liked the 138 bhp diesel but to recoup the difference in fuel saving against the cost of the car wasnt worth it imo, so i'm happy with my choice. we'll have to ask again in a years time lol