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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Who cares! If I did I'd have bought another type of car.

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

    Impressed, especialy that ist been such a good buy.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes. Excellent and relaible fuel consumption and no frills, both

    What are you likely to buy next?

    We own a volvo estate, but I'd go for a Skoda deisel estate again.

  • 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?

    £9,850

    When did you buy the car?

    October 2001

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Great deal and trade-in.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    We'd had an expensive time running and repairing a high spec peugot 405 estate. This time we wanted a bomb proof no frills estate.

    What was the dealer like?

    effecient and uncomplicated. A surprise!

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    ordinary, but OK. Does'nt accelerate brilliantly, but it's not a problem.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy!

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nothing, touch wood!

    What's most practical about your car?

    Size, fuel consumption. Wind down windows...yes!!!!

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Tow bar and roof rails.