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  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Don't really care.

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

    They comment on the good looks and colour (Marello) and like riding in it as passengers.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Possibly but certainly a Ford.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Probably a Ford, maybe a Focus.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £11,000

    When did you buy the car?

    November 2009

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Got a good deal as I shopped around on the internet.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Had a mark 7 Fiesta previously and liked it but wanted to change to automatic transmission.

    What was the dealer like?

    Very good.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Excellent, really smooth and quiet with brilliant handling. The auto gearbox deadens the acceleration but it is perfectly adequate and faster than it feels.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nothing apart from noisy brakes which the local dealer has been unable to fix.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Almost everything.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Auto gearbox.