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  • Summary

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Daddy cool, it's the Sport model.

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

    Looks good and expensive.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No - expensive to run, poor residulal values, dealers not great and have a touch of badge snobbery.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Skoda Octavia vRS.

  • Buying experience

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £10,975

    When did you buy the car?

    July 2009

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes - good price paid and got a good trade in.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Brand, anticipated residual value, looks.

    What was the dealer like?

    Very good.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Very nice and smooth.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy

  • Living with it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Yes - air con compresser, front suspension arms, front discs warped.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Space

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Dog guard.