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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    From A TO B

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

    they like it for what it is, a modern, reliable good value car.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Not likely to dispose of it for several years, thus it won't be available in this format.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    something similar

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £10,000

    When did you buy the car?

    June 2006

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    No px and "ordered" car from sales

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    price, economy,size,handling

    What was the dealer like?

    OK, known them for a long time.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    precise handling, taut ride, ( prefer more supple on poor roads). Good brakes ( apart from hand brake)Quiet on start up, brisk performance for engine size, good cruise on M ways. Seats comfortable for 3hr drives.

    What's it like to park?

    Need to use wing mirrors as rear view somewhat restricted, otherwise easy to acquire the skill.

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    radio interference, taken back to dealer, eventually new coaxial cable fitted, but fault still returns...no doubt I will have to fix it myself. Handbrake very poor. women can't apply enough leverage. shoes can stick on overnight after wetted. Garage unable to rectify ( men can pass MOT requirements)

    What's most practical about your car?

    Good size and very economical

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    aircon