Category: Affordable Sports 
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Frugal, refined engine, practical, well-built.
Not particularly agile, numb steering.
There are better-handling hot hatches, but as a 'sporting' diesel there are few credible rivals.
The diesel unit and the sought-after vRS badge make this an attractive option for used buyers. Expect to get around 43% of the car's original value after three years/30,000 miles.
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wrote on 02 01 2009