• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Doesn`t follow all the buy racers choice of motor

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

    They think it looks cute, great to drive, and roomy

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes I would because it was a real pleasure to drive

    What are you likely to buy next?

    A Yaris

  • 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?

    £4,900

    When did you buy the car?

    September 2005

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Paid about book value

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Very easy to drive and low mileage

    What was the dealer like?

    Fine, I was in control

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Great. Has enough oomph to not be impatient. Is very light to steer.

    What's it like to park?

    Very easy with City mode ina small car

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Engine management light kept coming on The wiper fuse would blow when you used the squirty thing on the windscreem

    What's most practical about your car?

    Nippy, 5 doors, and deceptively roomy in the back and boot

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    City mode button for extra light power steering