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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

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

    Rate it highly all round.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    I would if I was looking for size, reliability and the performance at a young age again. I was 19 when I originally bought the car.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Seat Leon Cupra R

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £9,000

    When did you buy the car?

    May 2006

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Good price, but nothing else (Motorpoint)

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Wanted a reasonable sized car and some power that would suit my insurance!

    What was the dealer like?

    No interest in anything other than closing the sale.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Easy and comfortable on long journeys. Responsive on tight roads with sports button on.

    What's it like to park?

    The same as any other car

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No problems

    What's most practical about your car?

    Size and adequate power.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Sports button. Gives increased throttle response, stiffer suspension, sharper steering and brakes at the expense of petrol.