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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Family man but like something some fun - rear wheel drive!

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

    Solid & reliable!

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes - great all round car, shame about depreciation but cars are hardly an investment!

    What are you likely to buy next?

    BMW

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £11,000

    When did you buy the car?

    October 2004

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Ok - about right price at the time.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Family car

    What was the dealer like?

    ok.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Superb - 150bhp diesel is perfectly suited to the auto/tip box, gives 45 mpg no matter how hard you drive it and is pretty quick for a diesel.

    What's it like to park?

    easy with good visibility and PDC.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nothing - only a serrvice every so often.

    What's most practical about your car?

    boot space & auto box with cruise.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?