• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Good choice in cars

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

    All like it and think its sporty.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Probably not, only because I want something bigger and more powerful in the future.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    VW golf or similar

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £8,000

    When did you buy the car?

    September 2003

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Did a bit of haggling for alloy wheels

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What Car car of the year

    What was the dealer like?

    Very professional and friendly

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Excellent around town, very nippy and easy to park. Good acceleration in first to third gear. Travelling at faster speeds on the motorway, there is a lot of engine noise and performance isn't great (to be expected in a 1.2).

    What's it like to park?

    Very easy to park. Steering is superb.

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No, it's been reliable enough so far.

    What's most practical about your car?

    A surprising amount of boot space.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Alloy wheels, air conditioning or cd player