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  • Summary

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Its my wife's and she loves the Orla Kiely decals etc, it makes it quite unusual.

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    They like the look of it.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No the ride is harsh over any bumps and the constant changing gear 3rd to 4th around 30 mph is a nuisance.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Renault Megane.

  • Buying experience

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £0

    When did you buy the car?

    July 2012

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Not a good deal paid about £750 over the top for the car.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

    Dealer was atypical of a car dealer, keen to get you to buy.

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    The 1.6 diesel turbo is very good in terms of performance. if you want to overtake it has the power the to do so without any fuss. The only odd bit is the gearing. You have to keep changing gear. It does not like 30mph in 4th.

    What's it like to park?

    Good

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nothing to date. So far my wife and I have completed 2,500 miles in it.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Its functional. We wanted a smaller car than the previous Vectra.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Its got leather trim and the inside is very good.