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  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    It is smart but practical It is fast but economical. It is a family car but looks too sporty for that. It is also a 5 door not as per list.

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

    A good smart car.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    It is good all round. Not too big but has plenty of room in the back with a spacious boot.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Possibly same again unless I go for a 4X4.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £15,000

    When did you buy the car?

    December 2011

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    And then the salesman gave me the current road tax back as an extra £100.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Trading in a year old Ibiza. This is slightly larger and has all the toys.

    What was the dealer like?

    Dealer was good and sold a good package.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    It is faster than a 2 litre yet is only a 1.2 NOT AS BY PARKERS LIST. It is the best performing car I have owned. and I have been driving 43 years. It is unbelievable performance even with a full load. It also has a 6 speed gearbox. Two gears of which my wife still has to find!

    What's it like to park?

    Very good with rear parking sensors.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Only problem was a stone in the front brake assembly!

    What's most practical about your car?

    The windscreen wipers park vertical into the screen pillars. This means when you use the screen wash the wipers come down and push the road dirt into a drain at the bottom of the screen. and not up and over the car. Car stays cleaner longer!!

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Sat nav./ radio with a second screen in the dash display.