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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

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

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No, the comfort wise I am not happy with the car. It has run flat tyres and my kid is always begging me to sit at front seat. Otherwise she is wommitting. My wife is not happy because she usually have to sit on the very uncomfortable back seats.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Volkswagen Tiguan.

  • 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?

    September 2011

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes. I won the auction from eBay and travelled to Cambridge from London just to pick up and do the payment.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Colour(red), decent owner, well used, brand, size.

    What was the dealer like?

    He was a decent family man.

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Reliable, fast when needed.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy, especially after playing with the side mirrors a bit.

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No

    What's most practical about your car?

    Drive, boot.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Aux input.