• Summary

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Younger image. Cheap.

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

    Ok.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Not on your nelly.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    VW/Skoda or Peugeot.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £72,000

    When did you buy the car?

    June 2004

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    online discount good

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    good storage space for a small car.

    What was the dealer like?

    jamjar - excellent service.

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Very good on fuel and cheap to tax and insure. Rides ok but the rear suspension creaks and groans on uneven surfaces. 8v quite slow and not ideal for overtaking.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy.

  • Living with it

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Oh yes. New battery, new clutch (3000 miles), new heater blower motor, dashboard re-packed to kill the rattles, new fuse box cover and a new speaker cable connector. Local dealer went bust - big round trips for warantee work.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Easy to park and good storage . Graco pram just fits.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Air conditioning.