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  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Hopefully nothing - would scare me if it could talk :-/.

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

    They like it.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes - mpg is great and with it being quite powerful I have the best of both worlds.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Range rover hopefully.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £5,000

    When did you buy the car?

    July 2013

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Not too bad - did a part ex with my mondeo diesel which was easier than having to sell it first.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Needed something economical and reliable but still something with power.

    What was the dealer like?

    N/a

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Really good. Mine is the 140bhp model but has been remapped to 185bhp which feels really quick and tourqey.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy...

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Front spring snapped the day I bought it :( - engine undertray was loose - apart from that no...

    What's most practical about your car?

    The MPG.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Auto headlights are my favourite.