• Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    That we could have bought a Golf GTI and had change. Hmmm!

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

    Don't know

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    We'll see

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Will decide when ready

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £23,000

    When did you buy the car?

    March 2007

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    We intend keeping car for at least three years and therefore spec'd it up with all the extras we wanted. £23k is still a LOT of money for a 'Fiesta size' car!

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Had an original A160 for a number of years that never let us down

    What was the dealer like?

    Very good and from experience with Merc dealers that cannot be taken as read

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Quicker and more refined than old A160. Was sceptical about 'Autotronic' CVT gearbox but it is fine

    What's it like to park?

    Easy

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Not yet! Our previous A160 was very reliable

    What's most practical about your car?

    The packaging really is amazing. For a small car the room inside is great

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Rare option of Sports package with 17'' alloys makes it stand out. Panoramic 'roof is pricey but always open, weather permitting! Integrated rear child seats very useful