• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Mr Sensible

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

    Who cares, but they are impressed by its performance.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Probably not. There's nothing wrong with it, but too many other cars to try.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Honda Civic maybe

  • 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?

    £0

    When did you buy the car?

    May 2008

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Not bad, kept haggling & threatened to leave, until he saw sense.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

    Very good

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Great fun. It goes like hell & overtaking is a doddle. Everyone is amazed at its performance. But the engine is unrefined - there's no doubt it's a diesel. Other car is Avensis with same engine, but it's sooo much quieter & smoother.

    What's it like to park?

    Very light & easy to park thanks to electric power steering & parking sensors

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nothing yet, but there is some brake judder which the dealer has promised to fix at the next service.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Spacious, easy to get in & out.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Instruments are very clear