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  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    It protects my two children.

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

    It gets compliments where ever it goes, it has subtle trim level with skirtsand a spoiler - a real looker!

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    It's done everything it should have done and more!

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Same one without the rust!

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £10,000

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2006

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    We got a fair deal.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

    When we discovered a problem he became abusive.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Impressive speed and handling with the best brakes I've ever had.

    What's it like to park?

    Better turning circle than some smaller cars.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Because of incorrect maintainance i.e not cleaning the rear wheelarch of mud we have a small patch of corrosion.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Reliability, road holding, comfort, quiet.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Diesel engine is brilliant - 46mpg on a fast run