• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Overall i love this car. it's trouble free.

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

    They said it is a nice car, reliable, and fuel-saving.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Not really. I need a more powerful engine, such as 1.6 or 1.8 whatever petrol or diesel.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    There are several candidates such as Passat, Mondeo, Audi A4 or BMW320d.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £7,750

    When did you buy the car?

    November 2011

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    This car is the cheapest in the UK based on its model and trim when I bought it. So I did not get any further discount.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    This car is equipped with start/stop system. It's a toyota car which means reliable, fuel-saving.

    What was the dealer like?

    It's a Toyota specialist in Tamworth. The staff are very friendly. They never left you waiting here when you are in the waiting room and give you feedback quickly.

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Due to its small engine, you need to press harder on the gas when you are on the motorway, which make the overtaking is very difficult. It takes long time to accelerate from stationary to 30MPH. But when you drive in the town or on 30MPH-restricted road, it is quite, comfortable.

    What's it like to park?

    The small size of car makes it easy to park anywhere.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Not at all. Trouble-free.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Average MPG indicator.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Did not find out.