• Summary

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Not much, it's pretty anonymous.

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

    They hardly notice it.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No, it's a bit old now. Would have liked to have seen a turbo version of the 1.5d though, that would have transformed it I think.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    My only requirement for the runaround next time is common rail, air con and reliability. I heard that the Kia Rio is very good.

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £2,500

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2007

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Very refined for a small diesel, with an excellent ride. The glass sunroof all manufacturers seem intent on giving us robs some refinement. Not quite happy cruising at 80, and economy only reasonable nowadays. Pretty roomy inside.

    What's it like to park?

    Reasonable.

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Not quite as reliable as my last; snapped clutch cable (the only time it completely stranded me), and cold starting problems (not heater plug related, I have to warm them up twice on really cold days). Remote locking key stopped working (not battery).

    What's most practical about your car?

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Power steering.