• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Stylish, sporty, youthful.

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

    Everyone loves the car, very comfortable, very smart and stylish.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes - car is reliable, stylish, sporty, small but practical.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Toyota Aygo.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £3,300

    When did you buy the car?

    April 2006

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Owner had bought a new car and was happy to make a couple hundred pounds more than they would have got from trading it in.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    I wanted a VW Polo but they were all over-priced or had body damage. The car was one owner, full main dealer service history, low mileage, stylish and I haggled a good deal.

    What was the dealer like?

    Private deal in local newspaper.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Very easy to drive, very nippy, easy to overtake lorries or pull away at roundabouts quickly, comfortable supportive seats.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy to park, good visibility.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nothing has gone wrong with it. Just paid for cam belt change at 60,000 miles, new tyres and new break pads/discs.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Seats fold down giving a large space to carry large items e.g. a chair bought on ebay.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Love the air conditioning, alloy wheels and metallic paint.