• Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Have no money! I am a teacher and kids laugh at it.

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

    Ask when I intend to change it.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes. Cheap, fun to drive and reliable.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Another small car to get to work in. I like VW Lupo.

  • 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?

    £1,250

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2004

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Good deal. Still had 2 months tax. Also gave 1 year MOT and free service.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Old Fiat Uno had caught fire and this one was going cheap. Fancied trying a diesel.

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Good to drive in town. Could do with PAS. Fast enough on big roads but noisy.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Gear box failed in March '08. Replaced with 2nd hand gear box and new clutch. Been very reliable other wise.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Easy to drive and cheap to run. Nothing in it to go wrong.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    no gadgets fitted!