• Summary

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What does this car say about you?

    young driver after low insurance

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

    cheap run around, bargain

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    probably not as very impractical however would be ideal car as cheap run around or a 2nd car

    What are you likely to buy next?

    vbery much liking the new style astra, when i've built a bit of no claims

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £90

    When did you buy the car?

    October 2006

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    yes 90 quid

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    cheap at auction (£90)

    What was the dealer like?

    auction

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    typical 1.2, no power uphills, very laot of road noise at 70mph, need high rpm to travel at 70mph

    What's it like to park?

    steering very heavy, need be a weightlifter 2 park it in tight places

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    few bits bt nt as much as expected 4 purchase price, cost 100 quid 2 gt it thru mot

    What's most practical about your car?

    very economical approx 50mpg at moment travellin to wrk and back

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    my aftermarket sound system, no standard gadgets i can think of.