Toyota Aygo (2005 - 2014) 1.0 VVT-i Blue 3d (2008/08) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

That i'm an idiot. I was expecting Marks and Spencer, and I ended up with poundland.

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

People who don't know about cars like it. People that do know about cars laugh.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Certainly not. I've already paid £8000 for it. I think it's mine to keep now.

What are you likely to buy next?

Probably some petrol or the weeks shopping.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£8,095

When did you buy the car?

June 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?

Not really. I ordered an Aygo platinum and ended up with an Aygo blue.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

The recession

What was the dealer like?

Like any other mainstream dealer.

What's it like to drive?

It's sold as a city car, but driving around town is miserable. Crunchy gears, clonky steering, clutch judder. I'm not joking, it makes me very depressed. On a nice smooth motorway, it's lovely.

What's it like to park?

Easy enough, providing you can manage to get it in gear.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Carpets were wet in the back, requiring additional door seals, clutch failed, and new one now judders, passenger seat frame replaced for creaking, now drivers seat creaks, a different gear oil for crunching into 2nd gear (but still does this) steering column constantly clonks when turning right, but dealer says they can't fault it.

What's most practical about your car?

Running costs

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

The engine