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  • Summary

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Sensible but dull.

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

    Sensible

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Possibly, depends how reliable it proves to be

    What are you likely to buy next?

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £4,000

    When did you buy the car?

    April 2008

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Good service history, seemed like the best one around at the time.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Needed a car with a boot large enough to take a pram.

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    I was expecting it to be a bit better than it is. Read about it being a revelation. i suppose you can't compare it with a more expensive car but i tend to notice that road noise is relatively high and the steering is a little too sensitive and not in tune with the road. I'm comparing it too an older but superior 166 that cost me a grand!The doors don't open very wide. The carpets and trim are a bit flimsy.

    What's it like to park?

    Very good.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nothing

    What's most practical about your car?

    Does most things fairly well.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Nothing