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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I like a bargain with a half decent badge.

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

    They say what is it? Not that many about.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, but probably the newer model.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    The newer Lancer.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £2,499

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2013

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes, 12 month MoT, plus tax and cambelt change.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Cheap and reliable, good drive.

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Nice and smooth, grips the road well. Picks up speed OK for a 1.6.

    What's it like to park?

    Light steering, but rear spoiler and head rests restrict view.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Wheels needed balancing because it had steering wheel wobble above 70 mph.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Large boot, good leg room in the back.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    White dials, which illuminate red a night.