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  • Summary

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I'm a bird puller......... apparently.

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

    They like the stylish look of it.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No, The mpg is a good 10 miles under the claimed 62.8. And reading the forums it seems this figure is just something to aspire too.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Hyundai i40 estate or Mazda 6 estate.

  • 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?

    £6,800

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2013

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Not bad, it had just been reduced by £400.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Cheap, economical, stylish estate, with room for DIY materials.

    What was the dealer like?

    Got a bit snappy, saying Parkers was not THE book price. What he meant was it wasn't THEIR book ,as it is available to the general public, and says what they should be paying for part exchanges.

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Doesn't exactly throw you back in your seat with acceleration, but for a 1.5 diesel it's competent enough with the 106 engine, the 86 must be under powered though.

    What's it like to park?

    Good turning circle with light steering, but the visibility is compromised by the designe.

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nothing yet, although it did only have one of it's keycards and a replacement is £188 ......Woucher!

    What's most practical about your car?

    Load space.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Visor for sun.