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  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    This guy gets value for money.

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

    So-so

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Ford Focus.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £8,500

    When did you buy the car?

    July 2009

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes I think so, but only got £100 trade in on my old 1993 Cavalier.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Automatic.

    What was the dealer like?

    Extremely helpful.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Very easy.

    What's it like to park?

    Again very easy.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No except the battery suddenly went flat after five and a half years.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Hatchback

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Reversing bleepers.