• Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I like reliability and value for money.

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

    My wife loves it an a friend who is a BMW 3-Series drive was surprised to be impressed.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, definitely. It is reliable, cheap to buy, cheap to run and I love the looks.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Same again.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £11,500

    When did you buy the car?

    July 2011

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes; got a good discount as I wasn't trading in my previous car.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Needed a reliable small automatic that my wife could also drive,.

    What was the dealer like?

    Friendly, professional and went far beyond what I expected in terms of helpfulness.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    I would have preferred a diesel but the 1.4 petrol that comes with the auto doesn't disgrace itself once wound up.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy: good visibility and steering not too heavy.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Absolutely nothing.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Carries 4 in comfort - a BMW 3 Series friend remarked favourably on her after a 5-day tour of southern Spain.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    With temperatures getting up to 44C in the shade where I live, the aircon is essential.