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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Average Joe.

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

    My son likes it.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Undecided

    What are you likely to buy next?

    I like the looks of the new astra, aslong gas they are economic as they say they are.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £17,500

    When did you buy the car?

    August 2013

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Sort of had a deal on when part ex my old car.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Like the look of it.

    What was the dealer like?

    As any dealer would be spending a lot of money on a car, they were good.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Its good but not as economical as my old fiat bravo 1.3 petrol on my trips to Scotland, I use the a69 so not much motorway driving.

    What's it like to park?

    I find it easy though quite restricted view from rear window.

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Not really, just having two oil changes a year and I average 15,000 miles, using Vauxhall garages to do oil changes is £125.

    What's most practical about your car?

    A good size boot.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Hill start.