• Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    In sunlit copper and dark rear glass, looks very classy!

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

    Impressed with the spec levels and general amount of space and storage in the car.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Wont be replacing it for nearly 3 years, so who knows what will be around then?

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Would like a larger auto diesel car with a high spec level, but that depends on the pricing levels on motability at the time.

  • 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?

    £0

    When did you buy the car?

    September 2007

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    On motability at just £99 deposit

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Got the car on motability to replace our unreliable Astra diesel

    What was the dealer like?

    Very nice, have used them before, nice welcoming showroom.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Very nice, very good auto box and high driving position, with good all round visability, even with the dark tinted rear privacy glass. Driving position could have done with reach adjustment on the steering, but otherwise no problems, at least compared to the Astra! Engine can be a tad noisy when overtaking, but that is down to the auto-box. Fuel economy is good at about 36-41 mpg, good for a 1.6 auto!

    What's it like to park?

    At just over 13 foot, hardly a problem, and with flat-ish vertical tailgate, the rear glass is virtually the back of the car.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Only had it two weeks, so very early days yet.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Space and equipment levels, and ease of access and high driving position.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Where to start? Like the 6 cd in-dash auto changer, but also built in bluetooth, mp3 adaptor and lots of storage and chilled glovebox. Also 3 x 12 v sockets - great for sat nav, kids toys etc.