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  • Summary

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Cheap and practical

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

    Nice stylish little hatchback but not a lot of room in the back

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No - unfortunately the electrical system lets this otherwise very good car down, Cheap to buy but expensive long term when warranty expires.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Something more reliable probaly japanese

  • 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?

    £9,500

    When did you buy the car?

    June 2003

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Not really but we did take out 3 years 0% finance

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    0% finance over 3 years and servicing every 18,000 miles

    What was the dealer like?

    Very helpful

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Needs to be revved to make good progress, good roadholding, averaged 46mpg over 3years and 26,000 miles

    What's it like to park?

    Easy

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Several electrical problems 1. Throttle position sensor failed during first week. 2. Headlamps stopped working due to faulty connection. 3.Crank angle sensor failed.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Ease of driving and parking

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Climate control and computer