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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    dont know and dont care, its what i wanted

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

    most seem to like it

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    yes, because its a great all round car

    What are you likely to buy next?

    toyota, probably newer shape avensis

  • 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?

    £3,495

    When did you buy the car?

    June 2007

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    yes, car was keenly priced and i got offered a good trade in price for vectra

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    i wanted a reliable good size family car that was good value, and to get rid of that terrible unreliable vauxhall vectra

    What was the dealer like?

    good, understanding

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    great engine,comfortable,good brakes,adaquate steering. if you want a car thats this good but has better handling then be a mug and spend loads more money, but why?

    What's it like to park?

    childs play

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    not yet but if it proves as reliable as my old avensis then i wont have cause for complaint

    What's most practical about your car?

    interior space and boot space coupled with great engine

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    none really but i guess sat nav will come in handy at some time