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  • Summary

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What does this car say about you?

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

    Like the dashboard layout.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No, because of the lack of power, performance and comfort on long journeys.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    VW Golf or Ford Focus.

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £17,250

    When did you buy the car?

    August 2012

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Belongs to fleet hire company.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Had no choice, given as company car.

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Slow and severely under powered for motorway driving. Perfect if you're looking for a car to run around town but not, if like me, you do in excess of 25,000 miles per year.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy, although the front pillars do give a huge blind spot.

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Sticking rear brake caliper, air con not cooling, drivers seat cushion breaking.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Cheap on company car tax.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Boot space is much bigger than other cars in this category.