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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    You think you might need an estate but you don't want to look old.

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

    Smart, contemporary, practical.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Possibly. I think there are alternatives that are probably just as good and may be cheaper.

    What are you likely to buy next?

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £0

    When did you buy the car?

    November 2005

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Nothing special - company car

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

    ok

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Easy. Plenty of go when required but good economy too. Excellent for long motorway journeys.

    What's it like to park?

    Rear visibility isn't as good as it might be but the car is not too big so it never became a real problem.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Drinks a lot of oil. Radiator needed replacing after 3 years / 55kmiles as had developed a leak.

    What's most practical about your car?

    It's not too big to fit UK streets/carparks but you can still get a lot of stuff in it.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    automatic dimming rearview mirror, automatic headlights and automatic windscreen wipers.