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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Sensible, but with a touch of class. A nice looking car for the money.

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

    Not bad looking for its age. Nearly ten years old and is holding up fine!

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Shouldnt need to!

    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?

    £350

    When did you buy the car?

    October 2006

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes, A classy looking saloon for £350. Was very faded but most red cars of its age would be. Has now been Y-Cutted and polished up and looks absolutely brand new. With a years MOT on it, how could u complain?

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Runabout to take our dogs out in, and do tip runs!!

    What was the dealer like?

    Very friendly. A private seller, just wanted rid of an older car.

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Very smooth. We have 2 brand new cars as well as this, and it drives just as well if not better!

    What's it like to park?

    Fine, what a stupid question!

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Not so far. Only just picked it up, drove like a dream, very clean and tidy, just passed an MOT too, so dont imagine much will go wrong.

    What's most practical about your car?

    For us, leather interior. Going to be used for tip runs and taking 8 dogs to the parks, wipe clean material.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Its got everything! Electric windows and mirrors, leather seats, lights in the doors, good radio system, its great for the money we paid.