• Summary

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Trying to help the environment.

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

    It makes an ideal shopping trolley.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No, We struggle to get more than 50 miles per gallon. This figure has been calculated over 40,000 miles. Servicing costs are very high. £430 for the 40,000 service.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Something which is likely to be cheaper to run of which there are many options.

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £8,500

    When did you buy the car?

    December 2006

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Good trade in price for a Renault Clio

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Advised that it would be very economical to run.

    What was the dealer like?

    Vry good

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Ours is the semi automatic and the gearbox is slow. It is easy to drive and holds the road well.

    What's it like to park?

    Not that easy to see the rear corners because of the head restraints.

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Rear lamp stopped working during the first year. Turned out to be a wiring fault and not the bulb. Air bag fault turned out to be a new electronic part.Front discs had to be chaged at 40,000 miles. Front tyres last about 9000 miles if you are lucky.

    What's most practical about your car?

    It has plenty of room in the front for two. Adequate room in the back for small adults or childre.Heater

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Heater is excellent as is the air conditioning.