• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Practical

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

    They like it.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Probably would if they still made it.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Undecided

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £6,500

    When did you buy the car?

    July 2012

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Had a few grand off listing as it was an ex demo.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Small car that looked good.

    What was the dealer like?

    Helpful

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Very nippy from stop to 60 if pushed, engine makes a funny noise at 70/ when rpm goes over 4000 and the variable valve timing comes into play,.

    What's it like to park?

    Its a doddle even for the smaller bays though you may need to park it a bit further back in bays so no one drives into it, plus with been slightly taller easy to spot car when going back from shopping.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Had to replace clutch after 40,000 miles, had to replace battery after first year of having it, carpet trim is only held on with Velcro so passenger side has come away.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Rear seats fold flat so can carry a far amount.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    A/c