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  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I am uncomfortable about my addiction to driving; really think I should be supporting the environment better by taking public transport. My car seems as environmentally acceptable as possible, by being small and not thirsty.

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

    It should be washed more often. It's a neat little car.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    I don't plan to buy another car in the foreseeable future, maybe not ever.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    See above!

  • 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?

    £4,000

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2011

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    I know and trust the garage to find the right sort of car and to ensure it is sound. I do not think it is the cheapest dealer but cost is only almost as important as reliability.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    I wanted a small but tidy car, modest on fuel consumption and insurance.

    What was the dealer like?

    Small, local, back street, long-established.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Nice in town because of size. Fine on long motorway runs, likes to be in 5th gear and coasting along at 70. No problems with uphill runs. A bigger engine would of course be faster but the Fiesta is by no means slow.

    What's it like to park?

    Simplicity!

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nothing at all.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Size - living in London parking space is at a premium and I am rarely unable to squeeze in somewhere.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    I like the fact that her sidelights come on when I point the unlocking "key". I have also found this a useful detail when in a large car park, uncertain of which lane I parked in!