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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Substance over style

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

    they LOVE it

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes ...in fact we have ordered the new one with DAB radio

    What are you likely to buy next?

    See above

  • 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?

    £18,000

    When did you buy the car?

    April 2008

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Quite good

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Didn't want to pay Gplf prices

    What was the dealer like?

    OK when it came to purchase, useless for servicing. In fact, I had to go to the Directors to get money back on servicing plan

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Brilliant ...cruises well and overtakes with ease. Can tip it through corners with no fear and remarkably calm when going through those stupid average speed cameras.

    What's it like to park?

    piece of cake - check your mirrors and it's fine. Much better turning circle than my old Civic

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    DPF gone a couple of times but fixed under warranty. Has just started sounding like the exhaust is blowing when you're driving at low speed but nothing outside

    What's most practical about your car?

    Bluetooth

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Bluetooth and folding mirrors