• Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Hopefully it tells every one that I am a bit more of a 'thinker' about what car I drive, I will never follow the 'boring,conventional,German' type of car buying habit - it is even Bright green!

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

    They are all surprised about how good & comfortable it is especially the rear leg room with the seats slid back & the dog loves it!

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes - it has all the 'goodies' I like, it is comfortable & easy to drive with very little cost. It has taken me all over Europe without any problems at all other than a few Punctures. Never Buy a car without a spare wheel!

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Sadly the only similar car I can fnd is the Citroen C3 Picasso but it is not available with a Diesel Automatic so I might have to look at something like a small 4x4 from a Korean manufacturer although most have too big engines.

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £14,000

    When did you buy the car?

    November 2009

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes, i got both a good discount and an acceptable part exchange price for my old car.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Diesel automatic with low rft 'command' driving position big boot low fuel consumption and easy to park.

    What was the dealer like?

    Normal uk franchise dealer lacking in imagination - totally re-active with very little input.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Very smooth with good Torque, the Quickshift Auto gearbox takes a while to understand but after almost 60,000 miles in both Auto & Manual mode I would have no hesitation in buying another one. It cruises to Portugal appx 4 times a year.

    What's it like to park?

    I bought this car after renting a standard Modus & realising just how easy it was to park - Parking is a complete 'doddle' especially with the Rear Parking sensors.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nothing whatsoever - it is everything I wanted, I regret not ordering a sunroof & multi play cd.

    What's most practical about your car?

    COMFORTABLE WITH GOOD DRIVING POSITION, SLIDING REAR SEAT ALLOWS YOU TO ADJUST THE BOOT TO THE OCCASSION, CONSISTENT 60+ MPG, LOW INSURANCE. VERY EASY TO PARK.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Electric folding door mirrors, cruise control, lovely beige leather interior, cornering lights. Steering wheel audio controls. Folding ignition key. & rear parking sensors.