• Summary

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What does this car say about you?

    foolish for buying into audi quality promise

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

    good looking car, shame it breaks down so often

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Focus, civic

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £8,595

    When did you buy the car?

    February 2006

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    purchased from car supermarket

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

    keen to see and I can see why

  • Driving it

    1 out of 5 1.0

    What's it like to drive?

    awful, noisy when revving. no power in this engine, fuel economy not what advertised, good at 70 on the motorway but complains when going any faster

    What's it like to park?

    great turning circle, visibility round side beams is lousy but fits into any space i want it to

  • Living with it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    3 ignition coils failed, coolant bottle replaced, thermostat replaced, water pump replaced, front anti-roll bar and bushed replaced and now the gasket has cracked

    What's most practical about your car?

    good for four adults (no third seatbelt in rear) good loading in back

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    sound system is good