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  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

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

    Car is well liked.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Definitely. A great driving car with over 40 mpg.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Same again, but maybe newer.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £2,000

    When did you buy the car?

    April 2014

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Very good price because of high mileage, 181k but full service history and 12 months mot.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Performance and economy.

    What was the dealer like?

    Very friendly.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Fantastic, but you have to watch your speed.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy to park and benefits from having reversing sensors.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nothing, everything works.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Diesel engine.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    6-speed manual gearbox makes it a great drive and very economical considering it has a 3 Ltr engine.