• Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Who cares - we buy cars which are practical and reliable, not to impress the neighbours.

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

    Love it

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes (although we intend to keep it for a long time).

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Some lunch.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £8,150

    When did you buy the car?

    August 2007

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    High spec model with free 3-year servicing. It's got everything we need and it's cheap to run and insure. £35 road tax & 50+ mpg.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Second car for school run. We also looked at the equivalent Peugeot & Citroen models but this was the better deal and will hold it's price better.

    What was the dealer like?

    He couldn't have been more helpful & courteous (Andrew Ellis at Toll Gate Toyota, Horsham)

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Very responsive & nippy yet still stable at speed.

    What's it like to park?

    A dream.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No (but then it's a Toyota isn't it)

    What's most practical about your car?

    Tiny car for parking yet big enough for two adults & two children. We use it as our second car and my wife absolutely loves it.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Bluetooth