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  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    That I'm dull but efficient and smart

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

    Wife doesnt like parking it

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes - I love the look and the acceleration

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Not sure

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £11,000

    When did you buy the car?

    July 2007

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes it was a fair deal

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Old car had "had it"

    What was the dealer like?

    Dealer was good - fixed minor problem promptly

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Great - lovely acceleration with 2 litre diesel - nice to cruise, good cornering and road feel

    What's it like to park?

    Not so easy to judge exactly where the boot is when reversing - otherwise fine

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Not since I bought it

    What's most practical about your car?

    Economical (60 mpg not hard to achieve)

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    It beeps at you for all sorts of things