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  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Likes quality?

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

    Haven't asked.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, but only if it was cheaper.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Unsure at the moment.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £10,000

    When did you buy the car?

    June 2009

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Seemed a reasonable price at the time.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

    Knew their stuff. However, they managed to wriggle out of fixing a problem they had said they would fix.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Smooth, cruises well. Would have preferred a manual as opposed to an automatic gearbox though.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy to park, no problems at all.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    It seems that every time we take it for a service or MOT, there is "something" quite expensive that needs fixing. Not sure if this is the car, or the dealer that is the problem though...

    What's most practical about your car?

    Boot space.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Cruise control and speed limiter.