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  • Summary

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Cheep run around

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

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No, not even buying a Renault again!

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Ford Focus or Mondeo, or something German

  • 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?

    £0

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2009

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    After 12 days after buying the car the head gasket blew, fortunately i had a dealer warranty and got the expensive repair for free. so its a good and bad deal in a way (iv had 3 renault up to now that have blowen there gaskets so check them)

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    bigger boot than cars of similar size, quite roomy inside

    What was the dealer like?

    pritty dodgey, shut down one month after buying from him

  • Driving it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What's it like to drive?

    picks up speed well, the car dose feel breathless with any speed over 30mph. as i found out in tescos car park the car has horrendous under steer when wet or damp

    What's it like to park?

    quite easy to park, high parcel shelf dose effect viability compared to a Renault Clio.

  • Living with it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    head gasket, and thermostat housing started leaking, some of the electrical gizmo's don't work any more

    What's most practical about your car?

    boot

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    not many extras or gadgets on the car... electric windows?