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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I need a family car and am prepared to be different. Previous car for the last 3 years was an Alfa Romeo Guilietta.

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

    Parents like it.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Only had it month, too early to say.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Nothing for another 3 years.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £19,600

    When did you buy the car?

    February 2014

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    No discounts, though a contribution towards the deposit.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

    Good, hassle free, no pressure, answered all questions.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Has a good planted feel, sticks to the road well. Feels quick even though it doesn't announce that it is accelerating hard.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy with front and rear sensors.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Boot bigger than last car.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Head up display, infotainment system.