• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I've a family.

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

    He's settled down at last.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Definitely, it's great value for the money. Far superior to any simialr priced car.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    The 2.0TDC looks a good buy, but rare 2nd hand (here in Ireland, anyway)

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £9,500

    When did you buy the car?

    June 2007

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    I traded in an old Merc and still got a good deal.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    I needed a versitile car, but neither an estate or a hatchback; this fitted my requirements perfectly.

    What was the dealer like?

    Very helpful, and for a dealer surprisingly friendly; maybe it was the sunny weather on the day I went there!

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Very tight, handles very well even on our more notoriously bad Irish roads.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy peasy.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nope; and I got a 6 month warranty just in case.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Handles like a hot hatch, sips fuel, and you can load up 3 kids and a dog, or a chest of drawers (and a dog).

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    The rear seat options, you can create as much space as you need.