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  • Summary

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Nothing, its a company car.

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

    Like it until they drive it.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No way.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Vw polo.

  • Buying experience

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £14,000

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2014

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Company car.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

    Company car.

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Once you are in 5 th and going along its nice but getting to 5th gear is hard as the gearbox is shocking.

    What's it like to park?

    Hard, very long nose you cant see and bad visibility out of the rear.

  • Living with it

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Gearbox is aweful. very hard to change gear and finding 1st gear is a mission in its own. various buttons do not work and the visibility is poor both front and back. also the rear doors have leaked water and there is mould on the rear seats.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Spacious

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    None