• Summary

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I don't know.

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

    Who cares?

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Despite the niggles yes I would. It's pretty cheap to buy second hand , the basics of the car are reliable, though i was frustrated by the little things that went wrong.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Toyota people carrier, with an eye on reliabilty.

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £11,000

    When did you buy the car?

    October 2001

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Ok .

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Good design, good value.

    What was the dealer like?

    A lovely man etc etc

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Good driving position, good visibilty, corners well, precise steering.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy.

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Clutch replaced at 18,000m (£365) Keys replaced 2yrs then 2 years later (£130) otherwise no alarm. Poor quality. New roof window casing at 4 years old (£450), probably my kayak! New Exhaust at 4 years (£400)

    What's most practical about your car?

    Roomy, comfortable, ok on fuel, the basics (engine, brakes etc) reliable.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?