Chevrolet Lacetti Station Wagon (2005 - 2011) 1.6 SX 5d (2007/07) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Boring and slow.

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

My dad likes the colour. And that's about the nicest thing anyone's said about it.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Definitely not, running costs are terrible - less than 20mpg round town and only about 30mpg on the open road.

What are you likely to buy next?

Citroen Berlingo Multispace.

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?

April 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

The car is through the Motability scheme, £0 deposit and around £140/month lease hire for 3 years

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

We needed an estate in order to carry a wheelchair.

What was the dealer like?

Very friendly and helpful. Collected myself and partner from home for a test drive and kept us well informed during the order and delivery process.

What's it like to drive?

Comfort is ok for short journeys, but make sure you take your wallet out of your back pocket on longer drivers unless you want to be walking with a limp afterwards. Handling is ok - it's an estate after all - but the ride can get a bit rough on B roads. The brakes also feel a bit soft, and I've had a couple of "moments" on unfamilar roads when sharp turns came up a bit quicker than expected and the brakes where a lot less responsive than I was expecting. Performance is again nothing to write home about, it'll get up to 70-80 eventually, but it'll be noisy when you get there. Personally I find the gearing to oddly be too low for motorway driving and too high for urban driving, and I'm constantly mis-changing from 1st to 2nd, something that I've not done in any other car I've owned or

What's it like to park?

Feels longer than it really is and massive turning circle makes it a nightmare to parallel park, or get into tight parking spaces in Tescos.

Have you had any problems with the car?

ABS warning light comes on randomly, finish is poor an scratches easily. Boot carpet has ripped after 18mnths of pulling a wheelchair in and out.

What's most practical about your car?

Boot size.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

None.