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  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I'm too old to be a boy racer any more!

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

    Pretty.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, but would probably go for the higher spec.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    This will probably be the last car I buy. Approaching retirement and a dip in income!

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £17,000

    When did you buy the car?

    October 2012

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Reasonable, we reached a price and trade-in that suited us both.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Reputation for reliability, price and 5 year warranty.

    What was the dealer like?

    Very helpful and not at all pushy.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Very easy.

    What's it like to park?

    Simple. "Comfort" mode steering and parking sensors make parking in the tightest spaces a doddle.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No

    What's most practical about your car?

    Start/stop feature.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    USB socket for playing downloads.