Chevrolet Matiz (2005 - 2009) 0.8 S 5d (2010/59) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I dont like cars? skinflint perhaps. or realistic. dunno, dont really care. Oddly, i keep seeing Aygos, 107s & smarts etc, so maybe the recession actually taught us something?
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
laughed intially, until they found out the running costs... tax £35 per year, 50mpg through town.
Would you buy this car again and why?
mmm, yes, its really good at what it was built for. suprising amount of space, seats fold flat. but im gonna keep this one for a while yet.
What are you likely to buy next?
depends on next saturdays 6 numbers. could be me? an Aston would be nice, perhaps we should wait and see what the Tata Europa does to the small car market. Hyundai are bringing some new stuff to the uk soon too.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£5,502
When did you buy the car?
February 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
it was pre registered, 10 days old, with 8 miles on the clock.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
good trade in deal, cheap
What was the dealer like?
Evans Halshaw Luton. helpful and friendly, didnt get the hard sell, so ok.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
its 800cc, so quick, it aint. but nippy enough around town. it reminds me of the kind of car you hire on holiday. its almost fun actually. gear change was a little notchy until i got used to it. I also struggled to find a comfortable driving position to start with. keeps up with town traffic no problem, but like most petrols once over 3000 revs starts to use petrol. just under 3000 revs is approx 56mph, so no motorway cruiser. its great at the A to B stuff
What's it like to park?
easy peasy.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
nope, done 2600 miles so far.
What's most practical about your car?
5 doors, 50mpg, cheap tax, warranty... no more MOT nightmares etc.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
ermm, its got a CD player.
