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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Who cares!

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

    Stylish esp in metallic black

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes - for all the above reasons

    What are you likely to buy next?

    A pair of Burton snowboard boots

  • 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?

    £16,500

    When did you buy the car?

    November 2006

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Bought at RRP

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Balance of Economy, Exterior Design, Power, Rarity on UK roads

    What was the dealer like?

    Usual car dealer sharks

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Stable, responsive with good urge in third. A bit wallowy on UK A & B roads but planted all the same and not as bad as a What Car's reviewer suggests! Will cruise on motorways effortlessly with very good refinement and aplomb. Does sound like a black cab until well warmed up however.

    What's it like to park?

    No worries with a little electric side mirror adjustment.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Initial intermittent rear wiper blade failure now seems to have cured itself.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Steering wheel mounted controls, ipod connector,

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    As above