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  • Summary

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Someone that wants Japanese reliability.

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

    Cute and comfortable.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Probably not , not as well built as larger cars. Does not have solidity, doors are flimsy.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Medium cars like toyota auris, kia ceed, vw golf, Honda Civic , bmw 1 series, etc.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £3,688

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2010

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Good deal, was around £1000 cheaper than same colour and spec, with similar age, mileage.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Cheap for what it is at the time, while others with identical colour, spec, similar age, mileage, owner were around £1000 more expensive.

    What was the dealer like?

    Very friendly and good , understandable and not pressurised at all.

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Slow to pick up, smooth once at speed Good town car, but light body subject to winds in motorway.

    What's it like to park?

    Super easy.

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    4 years owning it, changed CV boot, exhaust, ABS sensor. Broke down once, identified as Oxygen sensor issue. Sold due to engine oil leak. It was Japanese built instead of French built, only had one recall for the seats.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Small and easy to drive and park.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    The 3D speedo.