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  • Summary

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I've wasted my money.

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

    They're impressed.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No, it's expensive for what you get.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Don't know yet.

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £12,000

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2012

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    About average.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    It had good reviews.

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    1 out of 5 1.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Easy to drive but very uneconomical, barely 40mpg for a diesel, and that's driving conservatively non-urban.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy with the parking sensors.

  • Living with it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Radio display has become faulty & expensive to repair.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Not much - small rear space & boot for an estate.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Bluetooth & USB connections.