• Summary

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I bought the deal not a quality car

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

    Surprised I traded down, less surprised when I sold it after 10 months.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Not a chance

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Have already traded it for a decent car

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £16,250

    When did you buy the car?

    July 2010

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Very good, they discounted it to oblivion

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Very good deal offered by franchise

    What was the dealer like?

    Very helpful until he got the money, then couldn't have cared less

  • Driving it

    1 out of 5 1.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Very slow and ponderous, consumes far too much fuel and oil. Nauseating ride for rear seat passengers. Very noisy engine and masses of wind noise.

    What's it like to park?

    Needs rear parking sensors, tailgate distorts view

  • Living with it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Diesel pump failed Steering failed (twice) Brakes pull to left Headlamp washers never worked Immobiliser / alarm goes off randomly and leaves car with windows open Thousands of rattles Leaking tailgate Flanks peppered with stone chips Fuel computer has mind of its own

    What's most practical about your car?

    High driving position

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    SD card player on radio