• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I have a good little car - cheap to buy and run.

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

    Generally seemed to like it, even if they had to ride in the back.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No, purely because it is an old model now and too small for my needs these days. Do not regret buying it at the time though and would recoomend.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Recently replaced with Ford Focus

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £5,995

    When did you buy the car?

    September 2002

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes - As I had no NCB and was below 25 the free insurance offer made the car effectively as cheap to buy as a 2 or 3 year old similar model.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Free insurance offer at the time

    What was the dealer like?

    Helpful when you could get hold of them.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Great - engine is surprisingly responsive and handling surefotted. A real hoot down narrow country lanes.

    What's it like to park?

    Very easy - good visibility and compact dimensions

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Interior build quality isn't the best - various rattles and switchgear is a little flimsy. Only major problem has been ignition coil went after 5 1/2 years / 55k miles but this was easily fixed. Never let me down

    What's most practical about your car?

    Surprisingly spacious given size. Easy access to rear

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Doesn't really have any. Mobile phone pocket stiched onto side of driver's seat is handy.