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  • Summary

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I want something big enough to drive my family around and i don't care what it is or how it feels to drive.

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

    Practical and in good condition for its age. Perfectly ok.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No. Don't like the push button start, air conditioning, steel wheels, poor performance, tax. This car serves a purpose but doesn't feel special in any way.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Small hatchback to decrease running costs.

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £5,800

    When did you buy the car?

    July 2012

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Paid too much i thought in hindsight.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

    Pushy dealer who did not live up to the promises he made when agreeing the deal. I had to fight with the dealer to get the things done that he promised.

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    A bit boring. It is a functional family car. I change down to fourth on some hills.

    What's it like to park?

    Almost impossible to see the back of the car when reverse parking.

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Had to renew the fuel tank. Recently renewed a small sensor. Water in the spark plugs recently which had to be fixed. Apart from that just normal maintenance.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Practical use of chairs. Can fold chairs down easily. Plenty of space for our family.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Basic inside so i do not really have a favourite gadget.