• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Bit of a plonker.

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

    There not impressed.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No, not without intentions to modify it. Its a good solid car, but poor MpG for a modern diesel, the SR is nicer looking than other Auris, but Auris has poor "old man" image.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Something faster than the norm with good handling, GT86?

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £12,000

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2012

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    No poor deal. Didnt haggle, not a great finance deal.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

    Ok

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Not that quick zero to sixty, but it keeps building speed respectably. fairly planted no hair raising events despite being a boy racer.

    What's it like to park?

    The power steering is weird when parking.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nothing apart from a sensor failure (exhaust related I think) early on.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Nothing its fairly similar to other cars in its class.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Its a bit boring for gadgets, the VSC is a life saver (literally) other than that the pop out cup holders.