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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Don't care about badges, practical and tight i suppose.lol.

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

    Don't know, don't care.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No, would like to be able to afford something newer.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Problably nothing for now.

  • 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?

    £2,500

    When did you buy the car?

    October 2010

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Had a straight swap for a peugeot 206 that rattled more than a lot of 20 plus year cars i've driven and seemed to have an engine on the way out.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Fancied something better built than a french car.

    What was the dealer like?

    Ok, fitted new tyre, brakes and disks all round, plus the all important cambelt.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Good to drive, very good on fuel. not a refined motor according to parkers but quick enough and so far hasn't missed a beat.

    What's it like to park?

    Mirrors are a bit small so a bit awkward.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nothing major, needed new battery and alternator and some well known electrical issues that were sorted after an internet browse.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Its a hatchback....

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    No gadgets really.