• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Either eco-friendly or a credit crunch victim

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

    Makes financial sense but maybe a novelty

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes if I did less mileage, fun and capable little car

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Agreed a swap with Peugeot dealer for 206 5-door Sport diesel

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £7,000

    When did you buy the car?

    October 2009

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes, month end so £500 off asking price for cash (but was overpriced anyway!)

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Nearly new, very cheap to run, character

    What was the dealer like?

    Ok, quite pushy, obviously under pressure to meet sales targets

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Quicker than you'd think, high gearing means you need to hold it in each gear but means it cruises well on the motorway at 75-80

    What's it like to park?

    Easy peasy! C-pillar on 3 door obstructs vision though

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Electric window on driver's side sometimes sticks, otherwise none

    What's most practical about your car?

    Surprisingly good space up front

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Nifty little rev counter, raspy exhaust note with exhaust trim fitted