• Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Easy-going, hassle-free and hate to waste time.

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

    They like the car and we do have a name for it - its known in the family as The Bug for its cute size and shape.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes definitely. It's economic and so easy to drive. It's stress-free.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Ford Focus.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £950

    When did you buy the car?

    July 2011

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes I did, the car was being sold for £1200 but I brought the price down with the dealer as the MOT and tax was due to expire whilst the car was still on the showroom floor and also the car had been up for sale for over a month by that time.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Economic, easy to drive for a new driver, made by Ford which would be easy to find parts if needed, very easy to maintain and previous user kept the car well. It had a full service book and history.

    What was the dealer like?

    The dealer was very friendly and professional and offered to give a MOT for free using dealer own garage.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    It's quite old so not the best when starting off, a bit slow and sluggish to push off but once it gets past that, drives beautifully and surprisingly so.

    What's it like to park?

    Very very easy. Has made finding spaces a breeze due to size it can fit in small spaces as long as you are good at parallel parking!

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No, thankfully. Considering the age of the car if has not given me any problems and the only visit to the garage has been for MOT and full service once a year.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Very economical - doesn't drink fuel excessively and easy to drive and park due to its size.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    None