• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I didn't buy it to make a statement.

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

    They think it looks attractive and tidy.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    I would but I am looking at the Aveo next for a bit more space.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    The new Aveo looks good and well priced.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £7,200

    When did you buy the car?

    June 2005

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    I got a good deal on my previous Matiz of £1000 trade in towards the new shape 2005 Matiz.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    MPG and great price

    What was the dealer like?

    Very helpful and of course keen to sell me the car.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    It drives very well and the engine in quiet despite what some reviews say and road handling for a car of this budget is just what you would want.

    What's it like to park?

    Very easy to park no problems at all.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Right at the start I had an annoying electrical problem as the engine managment light kept coming on.Took it to the dealer and they had it for about 2 weeks whilst sorting it out but I had a hire car all that time so saved miles on my own car.

    What's most practical about your car?

    The size when parking and very good in town to nip about.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    I had air con as an extra and it makes all the differance driving in the heat and it was just a £400 option.