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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Decent car.

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

    Generally good bar visibility to rear, still probably better than most.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Love the car but not quite enough seat adjustment for me (6ft 2in). New seat would do it with tilt facility.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Similar but with tilting seat.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £2,100

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2012

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    V.good value, top of the range (though 125k,(now135k) proving the quality - still superb)

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Value, quality, reliability.

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Nice, pleasant, stylish interior. Good engine & handling, controls.

    What's it like to park?

    Not the best - visibility.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No

    What's most practical about your car?

    Economy, longlife servicing.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Leather, climate, reach adjust, headlights....