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  • Summary

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Family man.

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

    No mention really, fades into the background.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes but Notthe petrol model.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Unsure, something with a bit more road presence and abit more go!

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £3,475

    When did you buy the car?

    December 2012

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    A good price for the amount of car.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Needed a sensible, reliable car for transporting family.

    What was the dealer like?

    Friendly.

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Comfortable and refined, however can not pull the skin off a rice pudding, too slow!

    What's it like to park?

    Quite easy to park, sometimes difficult to judge how close the front is to objects.

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Stupid stupid bonnet, will not open without 10 to 15 minutes of jiggling. Very frustrating.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Excellent sized boot.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Heated front windscreen is a lifesaver on winter mornings.