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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Frugal but reliable & discerning.

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

    No idea.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Probably.. can't go wrong with medium size Japanese cars (steer clear of Micra and smaller though).

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Swedish probably.

  • 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?

    £700

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2010

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Not really, but I needed to chop in an Aweful Punto.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    An older Jap car is preferable to a French or Italian car half its age ! (for the same money).

    What was the dealer like?

    Accomodating

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    It's a little darling ! for a 1.4 boring small family car, it handles really well , even at 90 on a test track..

    What's it like to park?

    Doddle.. with a low hatch window, what you see out the back is what you get.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Just the fan speed control for the cabin air (common problem). no major issues for a 15yr old car, apart from metal moth (rust).

    What's most practical about your car?

    Spare wheel. don't like to be without one.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Sunroof and spare wheel.. u don't see many these days !