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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Sensible and practical.

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

    Like it.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes overall I like the look and the drive.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Same but in petrol, mine is diesel, but I don't do a high mileage.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £6,600

    When did you buy the car?

    March 2012

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Fantastic, lots of pull and good at town speeds as well as motorways.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy!

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Occasional 'lumpy idle, believe it to be from 'dirty fuel' causing injector 1 to be faulty.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Size, boot, performance.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Split opening rest tailgate/window.