• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    nothing

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

    right for the job

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    yes, reliably and economical, probably the best car i have owned, i have put 60k plus on this car and it is driven hard, watch out for clocking as i think mine lost 100,000 miles

    What are you likely to buy next?

    806

  • 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?

    £6,400

    When did you buy the car?

    March 2006

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    the car was low mileage at 68k and in pretty good condition

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    setting up private hire taxi business

    What was the dealer like?

    n/a

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    heavy stearing, great on fuel urban 35mpg ex urban 45-50

    What's it like to park?

    ok

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    air intake pipes on the turbo, £18 and £85 each, cv joints both sides, cv boots twice, bottom pulley ( common fault )clutch

    What's most practical about your car?

    seating , sliding doors

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    folding mirrors, air con