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  • Summary

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I'm not rich!

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

    Don't know / care.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Something a bit more fun. Depends on the pennies.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £4,750

    When did you buy the car?

    August 2006

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Negotiated £250 off the asking price, but I think I still paid slightly too much.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Needed a more mpg friendly car after changing jobs

    What was the dealer like?

    n/a

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    It's OK - much better after getting the engine remapped. I'd recommend this to anyone with a turbo diesel!

    What's it like to park?

    Fine

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nothing - except the aftermarket stereo died which doesn't really count.

    What's most practical about your car?

    The MPG

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Custom remap to deliver an extra 30 bhp. RUBBISH cupholder!!