• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    nothing

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

    like colour

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    no unless braking system is revamped and VW DSG gear box is fitted instead of the EGS

    What are you likely to buy next?

    TOYOTA AURIS

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £0

    When did you buy the car?

    August 2008

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    good deal, motability

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    value for money.good general reviews. needed space.good diesel engine

    What was the dealer like?

    excellent when selling. limited attention after sales.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    EGS gear box strange at first but unfairly rated by testers.No power drag or loss of acceleration if one momentarily lifts off throttle while gear box is changing up a gear.Reasonably stable and comfortable. Seating adjustments for driving position difficult to adjust for comfort.Engine very smooth and responsive quite on the road,

    What's it like to park?

    no problems plenty of visibility.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    electronic brakes failed on a slope causing the vehicle to roll away into a wall. electronic door locks locked down prior to brakes releasing.Hence no faith in braking system.

    What's most practical about your car?

    good all round car plenty of space and practical.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    none