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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Individual.

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

    Great looks. Every one likes it.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No. Build quality has been a disapointment and dealer support poor.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Don't know but new Ford Mondeo looks special!

  • Buying experience

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £0

    When did you buy the car?

    March 2004

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    No. Not many Mazda dealers around!

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Great looks and value. Best description, mass produced individuallity.

    What was the dealer like?

    No comment. But last service was carried out by the same Ford garage that supplied my previous Mondeo.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Really good. Handles well. Excellent brakes. Topgear is very flexible so not many gear changes needed to make progress. Good visiblity. Car feels smaller than it is.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Rusty wheel assemblies. Rust on inner wheel arches at two years old! Uneven tyre wear on rear wheels. Very thin paint in places. Heavy clutch action and poor gear change, now fixed by Ford dealer!

    What's most practical about your car?

    Plenty of storage spaces. Excellent fuel economy, 36-40 MPG.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    None