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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    practicality

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

    jealous!

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    yes but only if the wiper assembly is redesigned to prevent it failing again in bad weather.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    maybe the upcoming Ford Focus or the new C Max - if another good offer comes along.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £10,300

    When did you buy the car?

    September 2010

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    yes it was a double discount and maybe they made a mistake!

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    at that price, it was a bargain not to be missed as we were after a New Ka anyway.

    What was the dealer like?

    very helpful and not pushy

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    economical, nippy, comfortable and is at home in town, on winding country roads or batting along a motorway. nearly as good as the 1.6 new Fiesta

    What's it like to park?

    easy

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    yes. in the bad weather it iced up round the wiper linkage which is plastic moulded onto a metal connecting bar. someone designed this very badly and it has happened to others given the lengthy wait for spares from Germany. 3 weeks and counting

    What's most practical about your car?

    just about everything

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    the stereo system!!!! absolutely first classs quality